The new Ford Bronco is one of the most desirable SUVs in years. Demand is so strong that buyers sometimes must wait several months to get behind the wheel. Even so, Bronco-land is a busy place for Ford, as it's working on releasing the Bronco Raptor and now this: The new Everglades Special Edition. In March, orders open for the SUV, but Ford says they're limited to people already waiting in line for a Bronco.
The Bronco Everglades builds on the available Sasquatch package, which improves its off-road capability and adds hardcore off-road style. In addition to the package's features, such as beefier mud-terrain tires and underbody cladding, there's a snorkel intake, an upgraded bumper, and a unique quarter panel design.
The 4-door-only Bronco Everglades gets exclusive upgrades to its off-roading abilities. One of the more noticeable additions is the exterior snorkel air intake on the SUV's passenger-side A-pillar. Additionally, Ford adds the Bronco's available Sasquatch package as standard equipment for the Everglades, bringing 17-inch wheels with 35-inch mud-terrain tires and underbody cladding.
When the Bronco made its return in 2021, Ford made a point to show off its modular bodywork. The design allows owners to remove or replace the quarter panels, doors, and other components. As it turns out, modular design also allows Ford to swap in other bodywork as needed, which it did for the Everglades. The SUV's wheel arches are squared instead of rounded on the standard Bronco. Though their shape is different, Ford says that the fender flares are the same width as those found on other Bronco trims with the Sasquatch package.
Similarly, Ford swaps out the standard Bronco's front bumper with a new unit from Ford Performance for the Everglades. It features a Zeon 10-S Warn winch with a 10,000-pound pulling capability and a 100-foot line.
The 2022 Bronco Everglades' interior will closely mirror other Bronco trims. Marine-grade vinyl seats and rubberized flooring are standard, making the SUV easier to hose out after off-roading. Ford says the Everglades gets the Mid package, including ambient footwell lighting, dual-zone automatic climate controls, heated front seats, and remote engine start.
A turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine is standard for the Bronco Everglades. Though it's the smaller and weaker of the two engines Ford offers for the Bronco line, it provides a respectable output of 300 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. It's paired exclusively with a 10-speed automatic transmission and 4-wheel drive with a maximum 67.8:1 crawl ratio. The SUV also gets the regular Bronco's G.O.A.T. (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) driving modes for sand, mud, and other conditions.
The snorkel intake, along with updates to the axles, transfer case, and transmission, improves the Bronco's water-fording capabilities from 33.5 inches in the standard Sasquatch-equipped Bronco to 36.4 inches in the Everglades. The intake is configurable with swappable plates that allow the driver to change air intake direction based on current conditions.
The Bronco Everglades will get the same safety features as the standard 2022 Bronco. It comes with the Mid package, which adds extra safety features such as reverse sensing and Ford Co-Pilot360—the automaker's collection of advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS).
The Insurance Institute for Highway (IIHS) has yet to release crash-test results for the 2022 Bronco. However, the structurally similar 2021 Bronco performed well in the Institute's tests but missed out on a Top Safety Pick award. The safety rating organization noted the SUV's headlights and head restraints as factors in its decision. The lights earned a Marginal score, and the head restraints rated Acceptable. While neither score means the Bronco is unsafe, the IIHS noted that the headlights offer fair visibility on straightaways but inadequate visibility in curves. Automatic high-beam headlights help compensate for those limitations, according to the IIHS. Additionally, the Bronco's head restraints did not sufficiently support the crash test dummies' head and neck in a rear-impact collision.
The new Bronco Everglades gets a 12-inch touchscreen running Ford's Sync 4 infotainment system, including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and over-the-air updates to add features and refine existing functionality. The Everglades' Mid package also includes a 110-volt AC power outlet, navigation, and remote start.
The Ford Bronco Everglades competes with the Ford Bronco Sport, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota 4Runner, and Toyota Tacoma.
Ford is the source of information in this article. It was accurate as of February 11, 2022, but it may have changed since that date. Always confirm product details and availability with the automaker's website or your local dealership.
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