Off-Road Champs: Jeep Wrangler vs Land Rover Defender vs Ford Bronco

 JEEP WRANGLER: 

    The Jeep Wrangler is an American favorite, and for good reason: Jeep has impressively improved an already unstoppable SUV into arguably the best off-roader in history. The 2019 version is notably better than previous alterations, due to a focus on the Wranglers main issue: Driving on-road. It used to be a difficult car to keep in the lane, but now it has no such issue. With the huge remaking the Wrangler has had undergone, it is really a great option for those who tend to spend time both on the asphalt and off it. Though the Wrangler has been around for over 70 years, the version we have now is truly the best of them all, while still paying tribute to its great ancestors. Motor Trend columnist Zach Gale put it nicely: "Rarely do past and future coexist so beautifully". The Wrangler is the best in a crowded segment, but it suddenly has very credible competition.

FORD BRONCO:

     The Ford Bronco has a long, successful history   in the US. For decades, the Bronco was America's favorite family car, boasting a lovable cube-like appearance, until 1977, when they killed it off. In 2020, to the delight of every true off-road enthusiast, Ford announced the Bronco was coming back. This time, it packed a heck of a lot of style, paired with massive off-road credibility. As you can imagine, it's turning out to be a quite a hit.   Motor Trend magazine praised its  "Fresh new design that's instantly recognizable as an icon". To be completely honest, the Ford Bronco is flirting with perfect. It's only notable flaw is its rear visibility, which, to be honest, isn't that awful. To quote myself in another article about the mighty Bronco: "Jeep should be sweating. Hard"                

LAND ROVER DEFENDER:

    Wow, are you spoiled for looks when buying off-roaders! The Jeep Wrangler, Ford Bronco, and Land Rover Defender all come standard with stunning exteriors that are sure to turn heads. Given they are all more or less equal in that regard, we must move on to capability: the Land Rover steals the prize. The Defender, like the Bronco, is a revived classic that is every bit the off-road beast it needed to be to live up to it's name. The Rover is incredibly capable off the beaten path, even getting chosen for the new "No Time To Die" James Bond film, getting the role of the invincible SUV that can climb up a mountain. As good as it is, Motor Trend named it its 2021 Car Of The Year, calling it a "Heady mixture of go-anywhere capability, refinement, luxury, and style", while lauding its "Amazing value". The Land Rover Defender is the winner of this comparison, deftly beating 2 fantastic SUVs. It is close, so I would recommend buying whichever one makes most sense for you. The Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco are winners, but the Rover is a champion.

-MTT