Auto123 puts the 2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak to the test to find out just how practical the new off-road-geared 4x4 is in everyday life, on paved roads.
My colleague Daniel Rufiange has already ably covered the ins and outs of driving the new Ford Bronco. In fact, I was sitting right next to him when he first drove the hard-nosed new SUV in the summer of 2021 in the Toronto area, and I formed a similar opinion of it.
So it was that, for a few days in December, I got behind the wheel of this off-road-ready brute to see what day-to-day life might be like for someone using their Bronco almost exclusively in the city and on the highway. Does it make sense to buy such an extreme vehicle just to get out of the occasional snowbank? You probably already know the answer, but if you want to know more, read on.
Photo: V.Aubé Ford Bronco Wildtrak, front grille The vehicle put to the test on this all-asphalt ride was also decked in the Sasquatch package that comes standard on the Wildtrak model. This package adds 17-inch wheels compatible with bead locks and 35-inch LT315/70R17 off-road tires, a 4:7 final drive ratio with electronically locked front and rear axles and a high-clearance suspension, not to mention the widened fenders that are mandatory with this specific suspension.
Not far from that level, you find the G.O.A.T. dial. It displays the SUV's multiple drive modes, and even the type of drive, which can be set to rear-wheel drive, four-wheel drive automatic, four-wheel drive high and four-wheel drive low. It’s also used for other off-road settings that are totally irrelevant in city driving, such as axle locks, front sway bar deactivation or even traction control, the designers placed this series of buttons over the dashboard.
On Highway 401, it's not uncommon to go over 120 km/h. In fact, even at that speed, it's best to stick to the right lane; there are always drivers in a rush doing more then that in the “passing” lane. Photo: V.Aubé Ford Bronco Wildtrak, thtee-quarters rear There’s more: with its square shape, the Ford 4x4 is also sensitive to side winds and even headwinds! Fortunately, its heavy weight ensures that the vehicle maintains traction, even at 120 km/h on the highway - although it's important to never forget the laws of physics when driving such a vehicle. And with this high-travel suspension, you have to be careful not to push too hard when cornering.
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