2022 Ford Bronco Wildtrak review Another home run

The all-new Bronco makes an immediate mark with solid driving characteristics, capability out the wazoo and some darned good looks.
Ford has been swinging for the fences lately, and every time the bat connects with the ball, it's been an absolute dinger. Maverick? Dinger. Bronco Sport? Dinger. Mustang Mach-E? New Raptor? You get the idea. It shouldn't come as a surprise, then, that the big-boy Bronco has also sailed out of the park and landed three blocks over. It's a good'un.
Beefcake and plastic
The Ford Bronco makes a hell of a first impression rolling down the street. It's big, it's blocky and -- in my tester's Wildtrak Sasquatch trim -- it's riding on some incredibly beefy all-terrain tires, with a fifth one slapped onto the rear cargo door. It looks ready for adventure right off the bat, and after decades of staring at more or less the same Jeep Wrangler, it's a welcome addition to the mall-crawling cartel. Even in an unassuming color like silver, the Bronco can't help but stand out.

The interior is a little more hit-or-miss. The primary issue is materials -- while I understand the desire to weatherproof the hell out of everything given its open-air nature, this Bronco costs $58,420 out the door including destination and has more plastic than my Volkswagen Golf. That said, everything's put in a smart, easy-to-reach location, whether it's the inboard window switches or the differential disconnects atop the dashboard. The marine-grade vinyl on the seats seems like it will handle moisture without issue, and while it's not as plush as leather, it's still plenty comfortable.

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0:33 There is an engine under all those hoses somewhere.