The Bronco Sport preceded the Bronco and shares some design elements, though it’s based on the Ford Escape; off-road enthusiasts won’t mistake the two, but the Bronco Sport appeals to shoppers who like the look but don’t need the capability.
The Bronco bucks off-road as well as the venerable Jeep Wrangler, and has more road comfort in certain configurations.
With its roof off, the four-door could compete with the Jeep Gladiator and its open bed, though the increased functionality of the bed sacrifices departure and breakover angles.
The Land Rover Defender offers a more luxurious take on off-road capability with an air suspension and unibody construction.
The Tacoma pickup appeals to off-roaders for its reliability and durability, but Toyota struggles to keep up with Ford in technology.
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The 2022 Ford Bronco SUV pitches itself as a modern-retro alternative to the Jeep Wrangler—and betters it in many ways. |
The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport artfully blends the SUV past and the crossover present into one smartly executed all-terrain vehicle. |
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler SUV endures as an off-road icon, and now has the best and broadest set of powertrains in its history. |
The 2022 Jeep Gladiator’s pickup utility and off-road bona fides work brilliantly together, at a steep price. |
For off-road enthusiasts, the 2022 Toyota Tacoma’s popularity is easy to justify, especially in off-roady TRD forms. |
An off-roader with controlled on-road manners, the 2021 Land Rover Defender is a roomier, more civilized alternative to a Jeep Wrangler. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $30,800 | $28,265 | $29,995 | $36,085 | $27,150 | $46,100 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 16 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Base 2 Door 4x4 | Base 4x4 | Willys Sport 4x4 | Altitude 4x4 | SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT (GS) | 90 AWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Four Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Crew Cab | Access Cab | 90 |
| Transmission | |||||
| Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2022 Ford Bronco vs. 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 2022 Ford Bronco vs. 2022 Jeep Wrangler | 2022 Ford Bronco vs. 2022 Jeep Gladiator | 2022 Ford Bronco vs. 2022 Toyota Tacoma | 2022 Ford Bronco vs. 2021 Land Rover Defender | |
