Rugged yet ritzy: Ford Bronco, Nissan Pathfinder
Both the Ford Bronco and Nissan Pathfinder have rough-and-ready reputations. Each boasts butch bona fides and some nifty off-road capability.
But dig a bit deeper into your wallet, and you can step up to higher trim levels for added power and a bit more bling. FORD BRONCO HERITAGE LIMITED EDITION $70,000 MPG: 17 city/17 highway 0 to 60 mph: 6.2 seconds Maximum cargo room: 77.6 cu.
ft. PROS: Retro design, rousing engine rumble, myriad amenities CONS: Low fuel economy, bouncy ride, pricey IN A NUTSHELL: After a 24-year hiatus, the Ford Bronco came galloping back to showrooms in 2021.
Today there are nine trim levels, including the Heritage Limited Edition that I just finished test driving for a week. At $70,000, this Bronco—second only to the $90,000 Raptor—still costs a pretty penny: $30,000 more than the entry-level model.
