Bronco vs Wrangler vs Defender: We Drive Them Off-Road Up A Mountain, But Only Two Make It Back!

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#Bronco #Wrangler #Defender

[@riscodisco]

The Defender is making sure no other intruders get up the trail; it’s defending.

[@davidvalentine9880]

As a Brit....is that the best our heritage has to offer ......land rover what happened ?...eeewwww....I’ll keep my Jeep !

[@benjaminpedersen6345]

At around 22 you see the land rover ahead of the jeep the puncture was fake

[@robertcarroll2840]

@@benjaminpedersen6345 Wow aren't you living in a twisted reality 😂

[@benjaminpedersen6345]

@@robertcarroll2840 isnt it true dont you see it in front of the jeep and since this is a american show hmmm

[@Phtalvyriz]

@@benjaminpedersen6345 i don't think you understand how B-Roll works

[@robervin9107]

Tommy cursing and getting frustrated is everything it’s rare we love you tommy

[@pandapaul]

Yeah that was amazing. I'm so glad it was included. That was some honest off-road experience right there.

[@TJ-po9ol]

Morty from the cartoon

[@heathwirt8919]

But who wouldn't get frustrated and cuss in a situation that leaves a 70,000+ vehicle stuck in the middle of nowhere.

[@cameronmurray3039]

@@heathwirt8919 They should have upgraded the tyres on the Defender. Was so obvs they were gonna get a puncture. Many other vids on KZbin have done that

[@Rankidu]

@@cameronmurray3039 so, I pay for an off road rig, and I have to also immediately buy new rims and new tires. Doesn't sound too good to me

[@chris002able]

Funny the Bronco looks more like a Landrover than the Landrover 😊

[@user-wo9xl5ln6q]

It’s all in how it is driven. If it was driven by a competent off-roader it would appear as a much more capable vehicle.

[@Krebssssssss]

I love the look of the Bronco. That’s just a nice looking machine.

[@n0sper963]

Yes it looks good

[@switchion]

Land Rover: "Lets put on 20in wheels and fully independent suspension on a vehicle and market it as an off-road vehicle". Soccer Moms: "Wow, looks rugged"

[@beaviccoon470]

The defender hate community has started to fade away. Accept and move on.

[@sonnydayz2118]

What sucky tires were they using?

[@sonnydayz2118]

19" tires suck more than the 20's", but they both suck getting decent tires for. I had 2 range rovers in the past.

[@beaviccoon470]

@@sonnydayz2118 sorry just got home from football when I typed that last comment so wasn't thinking straight😂😂

[@sonnydayz2118]

@@beaviccoon470 lol. Have a 🍺.

[@ms52499]

Jeep guy here, glad to see the Bronco preformed so well. Competition is good for all of us and Im sure will continue to drive cool innovation from both.

[@HJOperative]

This is the most refreshing comment I’ve ever seen

[@youngsoin9125]

Yota or die!!!! #yotanation Lol this man has a great mindset. Maybe GM will add some competition soon

[@SVTStrikesback]

I’m partial to Ford, but everyone already knows what Jeep’s have done for years. That Bronco is a good looking vehicle. I’m glad they took its off-road intentions seriously.

[@tdcenthusiast]

Something you'll never hear from a Ford guy.

[@bobmaxwell9572]

Innovation from 1970🤔🤣

[@chrissoutherland4356]

I was hoping TFL would do more videos like this, comparing the Bronco, Wrangler and any other vehicle, for comparison. I especially liked where you showed the articulation differences.

[@mkudron1]

I think it would be interesting to see both two door and 4 door versions all 4 head to head.

[@JayGuz225]

Matt from Matt's OffRoad Recovery: "So, we got a call...".

[@comeandtravel1]

The Morevair would smoke these guys!

[@RedWingsninetyone]

"We'll get em out." -Ed

[@jessesimpson777]

Hahaha! 😆

[@comeandtravel1]

@@jessesimpson777 The honey hole!!! 😂

[@ivannarvaez367]

Would love to see the Morvair doing this trail, although the Banana might be better since it’s smaller.

[@FDNY101202]

You thought Subaru hated you... Land Rover is calling their lawyers right now LOL

[@cafe88racer53]

land rovers are built for rich white moms driving down beverly hills lol

[@fredmertz3837]

@@cafe88racer53 Might want to check out the previous model Defender which could go anywhe any CJ, TJ, JK, or JL can go. Now back to drifting vids son and Hyundai Excel automatic. You could find an apex if you life depended on it.

[@neilmurphy845]

@@cafe88racer53 Yah there not made for off road now I heard they where fantastic off road before

[@jdunlap007]

@@cafe88racer53 groceries and soccer equipment carrier 🤣

[@skyblueobsessed4760]

@@cafe88racer53 land rovers, especially the new defenders, are used commonly in British farms. Also, the defender has some of the most advanced off-road tech built into it.

[@billcantrell536]

I've had my Jeep I have taken it on basic trails in the woods and rode around on dirt roads, but to be honest, a two wheel drive would have done it fine. I finally went to an offroad park where the Jeeps capabilities were required and I was not disappointed. The more I drove it over obstacles the more confident I got with it, its a goat. In the south most places to drive are wooded and a tight fit, visibility and maneuverability are king. Not to throw any shade to a Bronco but I have sat in one of those and the visibility and the sense of exactly where the vehicle was really seemed to be lacking. Really pleased with how the Jeep comes into its own when you finally take it to where it can shine, you really don't know what you got till you do."

[@frankreyes5731]

@@jayd3nD nothing

[@briancoleman971]

Great post. These vehicles are getting too big for wooded trails. 90% of these will never see any serious trails but the Jeep is still the most optimized for them. And the Jeep is also the easiest to modify with a lift and larger tires. That Bronco already has 35s and struggles a little to match the Jeep with relatively puny 32s or 33s. The Defender is really just going to be used on snowy roads lets face it. The Bronco will be better on roads and is a good all arounder

[@_netscapenavigator]

There's a reason why a Jeep will always be a Jeep

[@Davido50]

Jeeps are great but the new Broncos are just all around great vehicles both off rd /on rd. Good mpgs & proven Gen2 TGDI powertrain.

[@Davido50]

@@jayd3nD def test drive a new Bronco if you can find one. Both are awesome but tech & features of Bronco are amazing

[@sav0405]

i'm just really impressed by this strong father and son relationship

[@andrewmendoza1578]

“Tommy you’re the best off roader in the family so I’ll let you take the defender” Proceeds to pop the tire 5 seconds later 🤣🤣🤣

[@mikesters3532]

🤣

[@JC-cv3up]

😂

[@jtr990]

🤣

[@JamesSmith-uc8nt]

Jeep has mad articulation never left the ground

[@raphaelclarkrarang889]

power of solid axles

[@Floreypottery]

Yep why independent suspension sucks my 86 bronco had front independent it sucked on hills and the newer on had really low traction bar mounts

[@dodgeit3014]

Part of the reason I think it’s the best!

[@richardcheese4722]

@Cinda Oppenheimer I guess you've never rode a teeter totter

[@street_legal_go_kart7356]

@Cinda Oppenheimer it has flex no cv shafts. Generally a lot stronger. Also easier to swap to bigger one .

[@flossin5025]

Defender is a luxury vehicle that can go on easy off road trails, Bronco is a on road vehicle that can go off road and the Wrangler is a off road vehicle that can go on road

[@albertsmith-cr9fi]

Exactly right. Successful Extreme off roading (Hells Revenge, the Rubicon, John Bull) requires a vehicle like a 2 door Rubicon with a short wheelbase, mud terrain 35’s, 12k wench, and a 3” lift over stock.

[@SLOWVERT]

You’re amazing..

[@fragu123]

🙄… aha.

[@MountainScrambler71]

Land Rover performs best on the showroom floor, where it is also extremely close to the service department

[@klc3478]

The Ronald McDonald house is a great place for those in need. I stayed there eight months with my autistic son (he gets eight hours therapy per day) before the pandemic and it was a lifesaver for us. There’s no way I could have afforded to rent, and the people there treated us like family.

[@TFLoffroad]

Thanks for the thoughtful comment!

[@ttamcc.4674]

thats such a blessing

[@fernandobriseno8164]

Yes sir they really are a lifesaver for so many people. There were several families that benefited from this at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. They had kids being treated for extended treatments that allowed their family to stay close by without creating a huge financial burden.

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@TFLoffroad hybrids,are not green,or cheap,or earth friendly. you should do a segment on how much it costs to re cycle,wind towers,prius,battery,s. &,the manufacturing cost against std,vehicles,coal,gas. green is total,BS. to say the least..

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@TFLoffroad air suspension,more,bs.. they blow out & reduce travel. as its ifs bs as well.. seems you.ve run out of decent content & vehicles..

[@2wheeled76]

Land Rover’s definition of use for their Off-Road Package is driving through a grass parking lot at equestrian centers.

[@East_Coast_Ghost86]

Land Rover used to be arguably the best off road vehicles along side Jeeps. But they have really just moved so up-market, that they have zero business being off road.

[@YoungNChannel]

Love my Defender, but this comment is objectively hilarious 🤣. Well played.

[@-nuclearwaste3593]

@@East_Coast_Ghost86 *cough cough*....You forgot about the land cruiser m8!!

[@bobmaxwell9572]

Who would have thought a set of 29" mild ATRs would struggle against 35"tyres🤔,looking forward to the sand,mud /ruts track's

[@capt.stubing5604]

No self respecting vehicle intended for real off roading sports 19” or larger wheels, ridiculous! !7” is the maximum unless you stay in grass parking lots.

[@kromegal_xe6594]

I love the fact that the driver of the Wrangler was like "nothin but a scratch" after he touched down

[@squatchwatch5237]

Nathan didn't flinch when going over that first rock cuz he knew it had the armor! 😅 Nathan always been the most confident

[@hungryhungryhummer]

Nathan: *Scrapes the entire frame on the rock* Also Nathan: “We had some minor scraping”😂😂

[@bryanlorang417]

That's why Nathan is my fav TFL'er

[@andrewmendoza1578]

😂😂😂😂

[@eliteinventor]

The dealer selling this vehicle for full price with light scratches

[@nativewear23]

Drive like a rental!!😂

[@angelgjr1999]

Yeah the Bronco and jeep humiliated the Land Rover

[@mtnbiker49]

Seeing the IFS swaybar disconnect under load in real time was really cool.

[@rogersmj]

Agreed! Seeing the difference it makes in practice (rather than in theory) was super helpful for people who aren’t that familiar with off roading.

[@Rnemhrd]

Strait axle still wins with more droop the down side.

[@tysonarjoon2825]

Agreed

[@beardedtravelguyreviews4692]

i love how people.say well.if you put 35s on the jeep or the the other vehicle. any vehicle can be capable of you change and add stuff. i like that this compares straight off the lot from the factory.

[@NickSingh.96]

This is my first time watching an off road video right to the end! Loved ever bit of it, and definitely subbed 👍

[@nicklehman1289]

Dude just floors the Jeep over that Boulder lol omg

[@yeahman1975]

He is the Jeremy clarkson of the TFL bunch. Mooorrreeee powwer Just floor it. Hahhaha gotta love em

[@heathwirt8919]

Think he was having a hard time controlling the throttle of the electric motor with its instant torque.

[@rydingwithryan493]

@@heathwirt8919 or maybe turbo spool but I think it’s in low range and I haven’t driven one but I imagine the small turbo doesn’t have too much lag.

[@einfelder8262]

@@rydingwithryan493 Pay attention bloke - he was in electric mode, which doesn't have turbo spool.

[@einfelder8262]

@@heathwirt8919 Excactly. My thought was he should have only used the front locker - locking the rear will always cause the rear to slide.

[@KODstorm21]

I mean let’s be honest for a second, how cool is it that we get all these factory offerings? Competition is the best thing for all brands. Great work TFL team

[@joevsyou]

When there is competition, we as the consumer wins.

[@makoimonroe2633]

Very cool. I would take the wrangler or Bronco, if it's my money I would get the Bronco as of today. But that 392 wrangler is a close Second..Very close!

[@liammarshall4820]

13:58 when it burst again 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I watched that so many times 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@badarikrishna3169]

This is the most practical off-road test video I've come across to test the capability of a jeep and land rover. Must say I expected the disappointment with the land rover considering the company is focusing more on luxury+off-roading hence those tyre proportions and other compromises what the other two vehicles come with

[@ronaldrrootiii6040]

Yeah the Land Rover sucks on these American Trails but if you take it on some grassy British kind of land with a little bit of axle twister here and there the traction control is pretty amazing. I just like the fact that the traction control does work so great when needed. I am biased though I own a Land Rover but it's an old school Discovery 2 with traction control that works great and solid axles with no sway bars so I kind of get the best of both worlds. I do like the concept of the traction control being aggressive because if all you have is an open diff or a locker it's kind of nice to have something to not have to use the locker because the locker can sometimes be necessary but also hinder steering. But if you have traction control that works really really well it's just automatically happens and then it's off and you don't even know it and there's no thinking about it. And the one on my old disco too is actually pretty reliable it always works great. I've seen other videos with the Bronco and it's pretty damn impressive because it handles better on the street than the Jeep yet it still has front and rear lockers with decent articulation for ifs and Towing more than the Jeep

[@alexkellum1]

Giving “Airing down” a whole new meaning, one tire at a time 🤣

[@mikefoehr235]

Maybe RR should spec their OFF ROADERS with run flat tires.

[@beaviccoon470]

@@mikefoehr235 the original ones for the army might have had some although don't quote me on that.

[@MrCstone1]

Last time I aired down it was to maybe 7psi....not 35 to 25

[@toobalicious]

LOL - you win.

[@gord7025]

If I stacked just a couple more rocks I could get my wife's Elantra over that 1st obstacle.

[@errickkitchin36]

I was thinking the same thing. If I stack a enough rocks at the right angle I'm sure my AWD Fusion will go up it.

[@dotsojp]

My gen 2 crv would have made it to the top. Being small and being able to pick your limes definitely has it's perks

[@peglor]

I'm also pretty sure my car tires wouldn't puncture rolling over either of those rocks given I've been over sharper edged potholes and kerbs. If my car weighed an extra ton maybe it might have though.

[@onetruebob_tj]

No lies detected! Fail on the Defender tires. X2 even. I'd personally be happy with eit HF er the Bronco or Jeep.

[@johnathoncastro]

Exactly and he chose the most horrible line and then see sawed on the rock. Not exactly how you do things.

[@Ks-zz9lh]

Great video. It went as expected. But I didn’t think the guys were going to push it all the way to it’s failure. Which is awesome 👏 😎

[@nevillebowman8419]

For offroad, gotta say the Jeep makes the most sense to me, purpose built. What always amuses me though is that, when watching many of these kinds of tests and/or wilderness documentaries, the camera and rescue crews are almost always in a Tacoma or Land Cruiser. Around the world, those seem to be the "go to" vehicle.

[@liamhawkins4062]

I heard/read a funny comment once before , it went soemthing like this, if you want to go to the outback take a land rover if you want to come back take a land cruiser.

[@tonydamiani8029]

My father, master mechanic for decades, owned a large independent garage for over 50 years. Land cruisers, especially the older less electronic versions, were his favorite vehicles (also loved Ford half or 3/4 ton vans).

[@PMitchell106]

Is the Bronco not purpose built?

[@EvilMerlin]

Uh, and the Bronco isn't purpose built?

[@markwalker4485]

@@EvilMerlin you can never beat an old FJ40. I wish they made them again

[@joshc606]

I’ll say, no matter what. you guys really went for it this time! I don’t even see people like Motortrend going this hard. Props!

[@careykuhn9174]

This is just an average 4x4 trail in colorado. I live an hour from this trail and have done them all.

[@marcokiki]

Agreed….I’ve been searching for some off road videos of the new Bronco (driven by non Ford endorsed people) and this is by far the best out there

[@TFLoffroad]

Thanks Josh!

[@jasonblevins9327]

Wow you should join the crew

[@dtopford]

Yup, this is just weekend wheelin. I laughed when they were talking about the “rock garden” lol

[@davisfamilyshenanigans4807]

20:33 Is a perfect example how well the Bronco performs off road.

[@chrisphillips5935]

Just beautiful

[@shonuff4951]

22:17 shows how a solid front axle can't be matched. Way more flex. Love the new Bronco, but Jeep is still the superior off-roader.

[@QuackLoud]

Tires - On Track or Offroad - make a huge difference. Great Video guys.

[@Reality_Filter]

That rock should be called the "Mica" rock from here on forward...

[@ragnarocking]

aren't all rock's at least partially derived from _mica?_ Name it _"Mica's mica"_ 😅

[@johngrodski4158]

The DREADED Mica Rock

[@bobvincent4841]

Lolol They should've stacked rocks in front of the tire killer hill.

[@Nick-qz7hx]

The f’ing aye was probably the funniest TFL moment I have ever seen

[@theone4042]

TOTALLY AGREE!!!!

[@golfgti47]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I repeated it 4 times to make sure that's what he said. Gold!

[@robintaylor1490]

Micah point ! ... lmao

[@kelmscot21237]

Lost it for a minute. LOL

[@aryaahmadi4029]

Meanwhile in YouBube headquarters: "Our AI has brought to our attention that your son has cursed on a video you uploaded on our platform; unfortunately, TFL is demonetized as of today."

[@TheAnimalPapa]

Big 👍! Put 35 on the wrangler! Unstoppable! Love my 95 wrangler! Great views too! Take care, happy off-roading and God bless! Papa and Junior! 😎👍🙏

[@LG-yy2up]

Great Father/Son due, love the Respect son has towards Dad🙏🇺🇸... Greetings from Santiago de Chile but residing in Edmonton Alberta Canada 🇨🇦,, maybe we make a trip with my son one day in our 4Runner and will see you in Colorado trails🛻

[@cinoclav]

Everyone in the Bronco: Riding comfortable, absorbing the bounces with no problem. Nathan in the Jeep: Looking like he was doing his best to hang on for an 8 second rodeo ride.

[@MrStaybrown]

Yea, swaybar disconnect would smooth it out, but Rubicon can only disconnect swaybar in 4Lo..unless you have a bullydog tuner then you can disconnect swaybar in 2Hi, 4Hi and even lock differentials.

[@crimsonstang]

TFL after getting their 8th replacement Defender: "modern technology is king off road!"

[@deejayimm]

21:58 Why is Roman and the defender (with spare) in front of the Jeep when it's supposed to be left behind, and incapable of completing the trail?

[@michaelcole7162]

@@deejayimm good catch

[@agt155]

@@deejayimm TFL is more scripted than TopGear.

[@jasonblevins9327]

@@deejayimm B footage is often used out of order.

[@deejayimm]

@@jasonblevins9327 yea, but they're saying that the Land Rover had to be taken back down the trail, yet later in the video you see it further up the trail. So did they replace both tires, and it made it the rest of the way without them telling us?

[@goatfightshop3769]

The best Truck reviews in the world. Out classes the big boys. You guys are awesome!

[@fredgarvin7033]

Bronco for looks, comfort,chill and Jeep for actual off road. That being said for me at my older age I would take whatever is more reasonable in price for off roading because they both get the job done.

[@67whitegoat4]

The Land Rover should come with a ForSale sign as standard equipment. 😂

[@NotThatBob]

And the parts come from overseas so that'll make repairs nice and cheep lol.

[@cooltechnician]

@@NotThatBob cheap* lol

[@NotThatBob]

@@cooltechnician face palm lol.

[@s0la.scr1ptura]

LOL

[@ras4782]

Lmao

[@marcusgarvey8388]

I expected the new defender to be a bronco but it turned out to be a bronco sport!

[@ArnoldGLZ]

If the bronco sport badlands had the same max ground clearance as the defender the optional off-road wheels and tires that you can get on the sport would have probably faired better than those 20 inch rims on the defender lol

[@omargaidi9698]

It's even worse !!

[@meptwal]

Yeah, it’s not really a fair comparison. You have the top off road package on both the Jeep and the Bronco VS. the decidedly non-off road options on the defender. Goodyear tires have the sidewall interfaith of a wet paper bag. Not to mention they didn’t remove the rocks they stacked for the defender. It looks really easy when they’re already there!

[@feedtheagle6851]

@@meptwal That's a landrover problem of available options.

[@meptwal]

@@feedtheagle6851 no, the options are available IF you can be patient enough to not buy one without. Despite the hate from ignorant people, these things are selling like hot cakes. That doesn’t help with junk stock tires, but does anyone who is serious off-road in stock tires?

[@mickanonim3860]

While the Bronco does look hot, the Wrangler wins the articulation war, hands down. Great video, thank you for posting!

[@impalervlad1456]

Hey!!! I didn't know Jerry Springer was doing 4x4 ratings... LOL

[@Ramon-du7jv]

Amen to The Ronald McDonald house! They helped us out when my son was in the hospital for heart surgery after he was born! Amazing charity!

[@3-2-1-.]

My brother's son, too! A great bunch of people!

[@Ramon-du7jv]

Yes sir! Would you happen to know the best way to give to them! Thank you and keep up the great work with your videos!

[@TheTamashek]

This is the definition of being candid, and the combination of dad son all family values wrapped as one...I admire you from Africa

[@Radiofreak141]

Good to see the bronco live up to its name. I like it. I think the two door would have been the better option

[@RGRIII]

The fact JEEP is the standard in this game and FORD came out of nowhere with the Bronco is Amazing..Hat's of to THE BRONCO!

[@donleamon8653]

To Tommy’s question, the Bronco articulation surprised me, but watching the two in the crossed up slow dirt section, Jeep visually did a better job.

[@seth3000gt]

They had slightly different lines and angles as they approached the first dip. If you watch them as they are both in the first dip I'd have to call it a tie. The Jeep definitely didn't win.

[@nadirkhan7435]

Bro both were in different angles and line you definitely can't say wrangler has better articulation ! Plus this is not a Badlands 2 door which has way more wheel travel flex than the 4 door wildtrack which is more towards the desert racing so the actual comparison will be when the 2 door badlands will be included

[@Lex-Rex]

@@nadirkhan7435 The Wrangler won plain and simple. The articulation with a solid front axle will always win. Break out the protractor ya soy boy Bronco fans.

[@Rogueginger69]

Yes I agree the Jeep clearly has far more articulation despite Ford's claims of the Bronco having more.

[@DeeperImageAutomotive]

@@Lex-Rex The Bronco Fanbois are also forgetting to mention the extra height from the 35s vs 33s on the Wrangler. That requires less travel/articulation for the Bronco for ground contact vs the Wrangler on smaller tires. Throw some 35s on the Wrangler, or 33s on the Bronco, and you will see the gap get even bigger in terms of how much better the Wrangler can articulate.

[@AriWilson]

everyone is freaking out about the $70k landrover that was damaged when really we should be pouring one out for the sharply dressed rock that was just minding its own business when it got so scratched up by a giant metal beast

[@pubgwarriorgaming7645]

Bronco is a best offroad vehicle to compare that 2 vehicle father of SUV's ❤️🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@roboticgrits]

What a shame about the Defender! I had high hopes for that bad boy... SMH

[@Mr.Ramirez95]

Ronald McDonald house saved our lives when my daughter was born prematurely and spent a whole month In the NICU 4 HOURS away from home. I'm unbelievable grateful for them making an extremely stressful situation into a more manageable situation. From the bottom of my heart I say thank you for all those who donate.

[@snapkin788]

Same here. Amazing charity to donate too!

[@nordicheat906]

They gave my wife and I a room to stay in while our 3 week old boy had heart surgery. A truly remarkable organization.

[@Georgie-ye7wp]

This should be the pinned comment!!!! @TFL

[@Philip550c]

@@nordicheat906 this wouldn't happen to be the Loma Linda location would it?

[@nordicheat906]

@@Philip550c no Chicago Luries

[@4xoverland]

Good work guys! But we all knew that would happen. There were consultants that pleaded with Land Rover Jaguar during its development (I have inside information) to permit smaller rims. But they didn't listen. Their priority was to build a tourer that could also go off-road. Not the other way round - exactly like almost all the cars they already make. Go figure.

[@troopyinafrica]

Makes one wonder if they haven't got the rim selection correct ( we've also see the wiring issues) what else is going to be poorly designed?

[@troopyinafrica]

@4xoverland I'm watching your build with baited breath! Mine arrives next week.

[@peopleschamp7258]

TfL, are you going to take up the afterthelandroverexperience challenge?

[@adriaanvanwyk7064]

HAHA! I was thinking about you when I saw this Andrew! And as we all know, the Discovery Lite (I REFUSE to call it a Defender!!) performed as predicted... All the tech in the world means nothing if those old fashioned things called tyres aren't fit for purpose.

[@nonameavailable2]

Test drove the new defender and was highly disappointed. The model went from one of the best off road vehicles to the worst. They made it for soccer moms!

[@poorboy2127]

BRONCO AND WRANGLER ARE BEAST

[@EquityGyan]

Man these trails are rough . Great Video ❤️❤️

[@waffletraktor9660]

Now this is what REAL off-roading looks like

[@rodgood]

Holy Cross is a real trail , but this one is ok for stock

[@ElationProductions]

Took a look that the tires on each, and knew right away which one wasn't making it back. You can put all the fancy traction management systems you want on a vehicle, but the tires are the first and most critical link. It's like trying to climb a mountain in bowling shoes.

[@mariosac130]

But they said in the video at 15:30 that the Defender's tires were the "off-road" option and the most aggressive ones offered by Land Rover or should I say Land Robbers hahaha! It seems their factory options are not up to par with the Jeep's or Bronco's. I think at this point, it is obvious that the Defender is not a true off-roader and it showed the direction that Land Rover chose to take the defender, that is the luxury SUV route, just like a Range Rover.

[@jaimeherrerajr.3651]

I agree with you so much honestly, but In this situation the break over angle 📐 was the part hitting. A suspension lift would have been more effective for the money to get through this obstacle.

[@eyeswideopen7450]

@@mariosac130 keep in mind the first Range Rovers were fully capable offroaders. They mostly stood apart from the defenders by not having the interior of a tractor. They their offroad capability was downgraded and they introduced the Discovery to offer and offroader. Then the capabilty of the Discovery was downgraded and they introduced the new Defender that is not a Defender replacement but more a replacement for the Discovery....

[@johnpaulonyeama9931]

@@mariosac130 well that's a lie defenders have 22 inch wheels that are also for off-road also jlr have affiliate links that have bigger tires that can fit

[@donfletcher7354]

Yes, they took the Chevrolet Blazer path. Land Rover isn't the only one. But it must really gall them that Ineos is legally building the Defender they should have built and calling it the Grenadier.

[@ApostolicITTech]

Surprised the 4Runner wasn’t in this too since they put the Defender in. Would have been neat to see all four at the same time. Prediction: wrangler, bronco, 4Runner, Defender

[@TEC_Stuff]

If you watch the end of the video with the mountain top scene, you can see a Toyota FJ Cruiser and what I think is a lifted/tired up Lexus GX460 (essentially a 4Runner). I have an SR5 4Runner, and sometimes wish it had more outright ground clearance from the factory, the TRD Pro model is a serious piece of equipment - it would be neat to see one on this trail.

[@mikie5thgenss450]

Subscribed! I personally felt that it looked like the jeep had the easiest time making it up the trail and the electric mode really sets it apart from the bronco

[@MrTonaluv]

The Bronco did it easier come on!

[@Dia1Up]

Tommy yesterday: "We took the Defender, Bronco, and 4xE offroad, spoiler one of them didn't make it"..... My thoughts "Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm I wonder which one"

[@HoxFeesh]

😂

[@Spoons81]

It was just a tire, would've helped to have legit offroad tires

[@WhatTrigger]

@@Spoons81 Im pretty sure all 3 vehicles are running factory trim, aka another sign Landrover wasn't aiming at a true off roader.

[@tedunguent156]

@@Spoons81 It wasn't just a tire. It was two tires and the wheels were damaged too. The Defender is a joke.

[@surfstarcc1]

Jeeps been doing this stuff for years I am impressed by that Bronco!!!

[@hdryden7652]

Nice job on the review... great communication between the drivers. What radio were you guys using?

[@Scrrumy]

I’ve really fallen in love with this new bronco. Too bad it’ll be nearly impossible to get one for at least a year or two 😅

[@glaffoon1]

I find it amazing that the one vehicle without recovery hooks is the one that is most likely to need them.

[@javiersilva1577]

That’s because this version of the defender is not designed for off roading. There are actuall rugged new defender versions. This is not one of them.

[@evilspock4714]

Wrangler truly is an off-road beast

[@qwikz28]

Yeah my take away was different than theirs. I think tommy is just a more skilled driver. Seems like it struggled less on everything.

[@mechmat12345]

Yep, almost as good as a Bronco.

[@fercho6848]

They got competition now

[@djherhjak]

Im not biased towards jeep or bronco but that jeep definitely looks like it has greater articulation.

[@chrancylewhern4443]

I'd be thrilled to have either of those trucks. Both really impressive vehicles .

[@bryanrose20]

I think he popped the spare on purpose so he wouldn’t have to drive it 😂😂😂

[@nicholassilvestri1804]

Love how Nathan goes “minor scrape”, and that rock damn near had the whole Jeep in the air😂

[@willrector9716]

Nathan can't drive....... he's from LA

[@DAREDEVIL-vk3vi]

Ok yes bigger hit I’m the Jeep but any damage?? Nah the bronco had a literal minor scrape on the control arm and pretty big scrape … case close Jeep will always be king 👑

[@danielvisintainer3352]

@@DAREDEVIL-vk3vi Nathan didn’t try to drive over the same rock Tommy did, he took an easier line right away where Tommy tried to go the hard route, then backed up and went the easy way. Would’ve been interesting to see if the Jeep would’ve taken damage if he tried to go over that rock as well.

[@raionshishi8290]

@@DAREDEVIL-vk3vi You do realize that every time they completed a course they literally mention how Tommy took the Bronco through harder and more complicated lines while the Wrangler took easier lines right ? The Bronco came out of all of this with a minor scrape, while having 2 passengers, a few luggage bags i see in the back and a freaking spare tire from a defender that failed. Not only was it WAY heavier because of all this, but it still managed to take the harder lines and not even sweat on it. Tell me how exactly did the Wrangler prove itself as king here if at all ?

[@Sydney8103]

@@raionshishi8290 22:21 says it all

[@chanellovvesyou]

I'm not a big car person but i do like jeep wranglers despite not understanding any of the offroading capabilities 😂 but seeing tht wrangler go over everything like butter was very satisfying

[@publicnews9441]

Marauder SUV, Innoson made in Nigeria, Kantaka made in Ghana, Mobius made in Kenya, Wallyscar made in Tunisia. I would like to see an off road challenge with all the usual off road vehicles you use.

[@mike-pl8sn]

I am so glad you pointed out the articulation I was watching that closely the jeep clearly won

[@dmennenoh]

Yeah interesting how Ford claims the Bronco has like 16% more and it clearly has quite a bit less.

[@hacob2004]

I don't know why they made this a "tell us what you think" thing unless they're trying not to piss off ford.

[@sammyrothrock6981]

@@hacob2004 exactly!

[@michaelroche8051]

Remind me never to buy one of your gently used vehicles. Great test guys.

[@jonanthonylosito2004]

Love this vid!!! I think the reason why this is the most popular video of the year is because of Tommy reaction at 13:58 !! He just went onto crazy Morty mode!!! 🤣😂😂😅

[@Overitall805]

Keep coming back to this episode over and over just to watch Tommy's reaction.....oh , and the absurdity of the Defenders wheels.

[@chavez221]

It's because this New Defender is most like a SUV. Let's install the same tires as the Jeep and it's may do the same as Jeep and Bronco!!

[@4-LOW]

All the other automotive publications are shuddering at the sight of real off-road testing of off-road vehicles. GASP. TFL is doing what readers/viewers have wanted for 25 years.

[@toobalicious]

Yep - much respect for doing what scares the others…

[@wrongthinker350]

I'm surprised the Land Rover corporation allowed them to destroy a vehicle like that.

[@davidcarrico3385]

When using electric for 4L in the 4xe, put it in select-speed (standard feature for the 4xe). It smoothes out the ‘lurchiness’ you were experiencing in electric.

[@darkpill]

The Bronco has 17% more suspension travel, not articulation.

[@willrector9716]

Better for desert applications for sure...... two very same but different beasts

[@thepavementendsnow1901]

It didn’t look like the Wrangler was any better on the rocks…I’ll take the comfort,ride and looks, thank you very much! 🐴🐴🥌

[@darkpill]

@@thepavementendsnow1901 You are also giving up way to much for the road. You’ve got the death rattle from the solid axels, no side curtain airbags, it flips on a small overlap crash test, and has a 1 star crash rating in Europe.

[@thepavementendsnow1901]

Yup, I’ve got a 2Dr/Badlands/Sasquatch/Lux coming next month! 👍

[@willrector9716]

@@darkpill yep perfect for the road

[@deanchen2606]

Whoever thought that you could take a Defender offroad was not thinking. The Defeder was only designed for highway use.

[@jaimemontoya8424]

And in all fairness the best Off Roader sold in America can't be declared without testing the Power Wagon Against The Rubicon & Bronco!!!

[@bambamujls]

When Tommy got stuck driving the Land Rover and says “I’m not going to enjoy the rest of this trip” lol best comment in the video

[@panasrsm]

The stock Rubi has a lot more articulation hands down.

[@steve32221]

Selec speed in the 4xe would have made any of those obstacles a cake walk.

[@franktse131]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Great job. I'm sure that Bronco will be the next vehicle for me in 2022~

[@jessebogart2528]

Thanks for the close up look at these vehicles off road. Articulation wasn’t even close. Jeep’s solid front axle hands down performed better in your test run.

[@vernlemasters6504]

Jeep looked like it had more articulation to me

[@iamthetriplet]

New subscriber here. Love it!!! I especially love the family vibe. 🙌🏾

[@anilmutyala4524]

Being a 4XE Rubicon owner it gives me nice feeling, That I can do with 33" stock in silence!!!

[@abbasforamerica7508]

The Rubicon is The off-road master no question! Notice the Branco has 35 ‘’ the wrangler has the stock 32’m and still performs well! Go Wrangler Nation!✌🏼

[@eliasgutierrez6789]

It's the rock crawler master but not offroad overall. Jeep has the straight axles perfect for rock crawling but that's about it.

[@powerboatguy2308]

@@eliasgutierrez6789 Still has a lot of advantages on tight trails as opposed to the Bronco which looks as wide as a Ram TRX.

[@toolshed7652]

That might actually be the first time Ive seen Tommy really loose his shit! Good on ya mate, it happens to the best of us 😁

[@MrFireballmike91]

"the big 2.7 twin turbo" lmao

[@paulelledge8977]

Its amazing you guy can get so little out of such a capable vehicle. No other channel gets this little out of the Defender. Congratulations.

[@BrownSofaGamer]

It just needed more proper tires for the test it’s hardly their fault or the Land Rovers considering they were probably using whatever press vehicle they could get.

[@paulelledge8977]

@@BrownSofaGamer I have watched a million reviews, plenty of them are on the factory street 20's and none of them have the problems TFL does.

[@marsdensclassicmotors6150]

I’m surprised how well that Kia Soul did. Oh wait it’s a Land Rover defender, who else see’s the resemblance 😂

[@NorthWestAutos]

Kia would make it down lol

[@DakotaEhlenberger]

Imagine wanting a off-road spec defender and using 20" rims

[@Wynorrific]

Bc who's realistically going to offroad a defender?

[@sages7783]

Right? They tried too, initially they had the 4 cylinder basic defender, with the smaller steel wheels. But there’s a reason that with defenders, jeeps, Tacoma’s replace the tires with meatier tires for off-road use.

[@Joe-dc8gc]

@@Wynorrific somebody with an early 110 or 127

[@gc2234]

@@Wynorrific should have done it properly like this guy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXrLko2NZZKspNk

[@andreas4687]

bit more pressure would have helped the tire to survive, even if you loose traction.

[@TUTANKHAMUN077]

Wrangler : Hold My Off-Road

[@adrianam9182]

hello from Colombia. here we love toyot land cruiser and they are a lot of them in the streets.