2021 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road vs. Ford Bronco Badlands

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Published 2021-08-13
You asked for it: we pitted our 2021 Toyota 4Runner versus the new 2021 Ford Bronco Badlands with the Sasquatch package. The Ford is a beast of an off-roader... can the venerable 4Runner compete on an offroad challenge course?

#toyota #ford #offroad

CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
02:09 - Climb Test
05:53 - Ford Trail Control vs. Toyota Crawl Control
13:56 - Recovery Test Bronco vs 4Runner

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All Comments (21)
  • @Jimsranch
    OK- what size tires were on the 4Runner? What is the difference of wheelbases?
  • @havefunbesafe
    Lets see how the Bronco holds up after 5 years, 10 years or 21 years like my current 4runner with 385,000 original miles. Praying for the Bronco but sticking with Toyota. Just an edit to this, currently at 421k miles; starter was replaced…$120.00
  • @EricFortuneJr.
    Heard someone say the Landrover Defender was a very reliable 4x4. 😂 Cocaine is a Hell of a drug.
  • @devil2jz500
    I grew up in my family’s shop, and I have several years working in Auto Parts stores. I always see the same brands having issues. You never see Toyotas. All Toyota owners buy are oil/air filters, and air fresheners.
  • @superseries7007
    I would like to see both these vehicles back for this test after putting 150 000 miles on them.
  • @glennknaul3278
    Hands down, the 4Runner is a beast and my top choice. That old Toyota tech just works so much better than the trendy Bronco. Great video!
  • @27Zangle
    The screen in the Bronco is larger than my first TV.
  • @ronlivien
    The TRD Off-Road is also available with KDSS which is like a mechanical, hydraulic front sway bar disconnect. It’s pretty amazing since it improves stability at highway speeds but allows for greater articulation when rock crawling.
  • Imagine you put $10k worth of mods into the 4runner to match the Broncos price… kings or icon lift, regear, 35s and front air locker. Front winch bumper and winch. It would mop the floor with the bronco.
  • @joskjj3625
    I love the bronco and the 4Runner because they are real suvs
  • @dhebard1
    Great video! I can't help but think that the 4Runner pulling the Bronco was somewhat unequal. First, the holes dug by the Bronco, while filled in, were not as hard a surface as the Bronco had to drive on. Second, the stump blocking the front wheel made a huge difference in combination with the soft surface. I have no doubt the 4 Runner could have pulled the Bronco out with all the tools at it's disposal. Keep up the good work, I enjoy your videos!
  • @BillyLinn
    Bronco looks fun but for me the 4Runner is much better overall. Ford trades reliability for high performance from a smaller engine. Plus I never spend as much time on the trails as I think I am going to so hi-way comfort is really nice to have.
  • @davidrmars
    The recovery wasn’t an apple to apple comparison. You used the front locker on the bronco for recovery. If you would’ve used Atrac on the 4runner it would’ve recovered up that hill. Also, you disengaged the swaybar. To give a better comparison, a 4runner with KDSS should’ve been used.
  • @DrivenHard
    Mad respect for the videos you are putting out. 👏
  • Finally!!!! The competition I've been waiting for! Thanks Driving Sports TV! ❤. Love this channel 👍
  • @AnhH88
    That Ford bronco looks great—however I’m keeping my Ford Ranger bc the tow rating is better. The Toyota is impressive.