Introduction
Gulf Coast living is more than scenic drives and sunsets. Whether you’re hauling paddle boards to Englewood Beach or crawling through sugar sand out past the Peace River, your SUV needs to deliver more than just style and chrome accents.
Check out this contest between two off-road icons, the 2025 Ford Bronco and the 2025 Toyota 4Runner, in a head-to-head comparison of their performance in off-road grit versus beach-day gear hauling. We ask which SUV offers the power, technology, and comfort versus luxury, along with pure Florida fun to help you decide how you’ll navigate the Gulf Coast this summer and beyond as we compare legends: 2025 Ford Bronco vs 2025 Toyota 4Runner.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Ford Bronco is an off-road legend that rivals its competitors in capability, fuel efficiency, and interior comfort.
- The Ford Bronco Raptor with the 3.0L V6 engine producing 481 hp is ready to conquer any terrain with G.O.A.T. modes.
- From the HOSS suspension to the ground clearance and body design needed to conquer terrains and ford water, the Ford Bronco delivers every time.
How does the 2025 Ford Bronco compare to the 2025 Toyota 4Runner?
The Ford Bronco and Toyota 4Runner are both mid-size SUVs with similar dimensions. The Ford Bronco stands out with a longer wheelbase, offering more interior space for passengers and cargo. It also provides greater ground clearance, which is particularly beneficial for off-roading on challenging terrain.
Ford’s power meter is always full, thanks to the impressive selection of engine options available in the 2025 Ford Bronco. Whether your Ford Bronco features a 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine, a 2.7L EcoBoost V6 engine, or the 3.0L EcoBoost V6 engine, you’ll have an SUV generating over 300 horsepower (hp), with the 3.0L V6 producing 481 hp. While it may not surpass the 4Runner’s maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds, it still holds its own as an off-road titan rather than competing solely as a towing machine. The Ford Bronco can still tow certain boats that fit within its towing capacity of 3,500 to 4,500 pounds, as well as small trailers and pop-up campers.
The interior of the 2025 Ford Bronco is both practical and comfortable, featuring heated leather seats and a heated steering wheel, as well as hotspot capability and various charging and connectivity options for smart devices and phones. The Toyota 4Runner truly stands out by offering upscale features in its higher trims and a broader range of hybrid powertrain options, ensuring long-term sustainable savings. Some 2025 Toyota 4Runner trims include a 14-inch touchscreen display and a JBL premium audio system that rivals the 12-inch touchscreen display and the B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen.
Which mid-size SUV is better off-road? It’s the 2025 Ford Bronco.
The 2025 Ford Bronco is an iconic legend, celebrated for its prowess both on and off the road, with a rich history spanning 35 years. The demand for its return was so high that Ford reintroduced the Bronco after twenty-five years, and since then, there’s been no turning back for the Car and Driver number one pick for best mid-size two-row SUV. The 2025 Ford Bronco with the available High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension (HOSS) Systems redefines off-road control and handling for a smoother ride, setting a high standard for others.
Engaging in your favorite activities, whether in the mud or elsewhere, has never been easier with the 2025 Ford Bronco. With 13.1 inches of ground clearance and the capability to ford water up to 37 feet deep, along with sealed Hero switches and conveniently placed grab handles, the Bronco makes off-roading effortless.
What makes the 2025 Ford Bronco worth buying?
From its modern design crafted for today’s challenging roads and terrains, to the technology that enhances power and performance, the 2025 Ford Bronco remains a legend and a force on and off the road. Whether you're tackling the daily commute to work or enjoying a relaxing weekend at the beach, taking the backroads to the sun and dunes, you can count on your Ford Bronco to get you to your destination.
Your 2025 Ford Bronco features rubberized floor mats with drain plugs, removable doors and top, trailer control technology, tow hooks, and up to seven different G.O.A.T. Modes (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain), including Sand, Mud/Ruts, Baja, and Rock Crawl. Additionally, choosing the Stroppe Edition and Raptor trims offers models designed for off-road adventures.
Other features of the 2025 Ford Bronco include LED headlamps, LED fog lamps, heated exterior mirrors, large tires, and an exterior that showcases signature designs from bumper to bumper, including rock rails with a removable running board, among other elements.
When you buy a 2025 Ford Bronco Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Heritage Edition, Badlands, Stroppe Edition, or Raptor, you get the ready-for-anything rugged exterior and an interior with comfortable seats, mats and floors that are easy to wash and drain, ambient lighting, USB ports, 12V power outlets, a 110V outlet, power-adjustable seats that fold for extra space for your camping gear or luggage, FordPass Connect with Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
Additionally, you get Trail Control, Trail Turn Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist, Trail One-Pedal Drive, a Rear View Camera with Backup Assist Grid Lines, and the Ford Co-Pilot360 safety and driver assistance technology. This comprehensive suite of features includes a 360-Degree Camera, Lane-Keeping System, Pre-Collision Assist, Blind Spot Information System, and Auto High-Beam Headlamps.
The Land to Sand SUV
Experience every trip, errand, and weekend getaway in your new 2025 Ford Bronco, prepared for every adventure along the Gulf Coast from land to sand. With off-road capability, selectable drive modes, and enhanced suspension with plenty of ground clearance, the new Ford Bronco is engineered for the type of fun you plan to have all year round. Head to Jarrett Ford of Charlotte County and let your adventure begin in a new Ford Bronco, the SUV ready for anything.