With the all-new Ford Bronco platform rolling out in 2021, Ford is doing a serious deep dive into the off-road world. While we fully expect the aftermarket to embrace the new Bronco two- and four-door SUVs later this year, Ford Performance is starting 2021 off strong with Bronco 4400 race vehicles. The unveil of the off-road race team happened just a few days before the race flag dropped at the 2021 Ultra4 Racing King of the Hammers event. While each one of the custom Bronco 4400 vehicles has its own unique identity, all of the Ford-powered machines have the same bold-styling cues from the 2021 Ford Bronco platform.
While the Overland trend continues to be at the forefront of the off-road hobby, there’s another area that’s gaining serous momentum. We’re not talking about one particular part of the hobby or even a specific vehicle make. What we are referencing is the popularity of fullsize 4x4s back on the trail. Fullsize is a generality used to encompass any truck or SUV that’s ½-ton or larger.
Vehicles such as the Ford Super Duty, Chevy Suburban, Dodge Ram, and Ford Bronco (fullsize generations of course) all have become a part of the fullsize trend. For those looking to create a larger base camp and casual off-road explorer, the fullsize option has long been a popular choice. The big difference here is that this mix of full-bodied classics and modern tow rigs are now joining the action on more serious trails. Recently, we took at look at some of the main reasons why fullsize rigs have made a comeback (read about it here). In this article, we’re going to look at five outstanding and
Here’s a little secret. Pickup trucks are pretty popular in America. Ok, you probably knew that. The Ford F-Series is regularly at the top of all vehicles sold in America, with its half-ton rivals from GM and RAM not far behind. But what about the smaller midsize pickups? While not quite as dominant as their half-ton counterparts, this segment is every bit as competitive for both domestic and Japanese automakers.
With that in mind, here’s a roundup of some our most important mid-size pickup content with a focus on off-road capability.
The Major Players
When it comes to mid-size trucks that are currently available there are five major players: