Toyota compares the 2021 Toyota 4Runner with Ford’s new SUV.
After a 25-year absence, the Ford Bronco has returned after being feared by its competitors. A cheat sheet was created for Bronco salespeople describing how the Jeep Wrangler beat the new Bronco . FCA didn’t comment on this document at the time. A new YouTube video from Toyota USA tries to do the exact same thing with the 20214Runner. However, it sells the Bronco more than it defends the Toyota.
It is difficult to compare the 4Runner and Bronco. The 4Runner has three rows of seating, whereas the Bronco can only offer two. It is also older than the Bronco’s maximum of two rows. Toyota may have updated the 4Runner for the model year 2022. With a gentle makeover However, the fifth-generation model was originally launched in 2010. The Toyota offers features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Toyota’s age is evident in the stark differences found under the hood. The 4Runner’s long-standing, naturally aspirated V6 produces 270 horsepower (377 kW) and 278 pound-feet (377 Newton meters) of torque. Ford has two turbocharged engines. They can produce 300 hp (223kW) or 346 kW (246kW). The Toyota has a 5-speed transmission, while the Bronco uses a 10-speed unit.
Although the 4Runner isn’t in the same category as the Bronco, it might not be the most important to customers. The 4Runner offers 9.6 inches of ground clearance to the Bronco’s 8.4 maximum. Standard Toyota has a tow rating of 5,000 pounds. To tow 3,500 pounds, the Bronco needs a package. This may sound like bad news for Broncos, but they offer very different ownership experiences. The video shows how great the Bronco is.