I agree. We dont need solid axles and detroit lockers to traverse a rough backroad. Skid plates are critical, approach and departure angles, plenty of tire clearance and hopefully decent clearance under the body. Modern traction control 'brains' can do an amazing job acting like a locker. I...
You are not wrong, at least the Trailhawk has different suspension, a locker, skidplates, actual recovery hooks, etc. The RAV4 only claims to have 'TRD-tuned suspension'. That being said, for your normal layperson, they are going to cross shop them because of size, available 4wd, and the fact...
Thanks a ton for this comparison! Just for reference, I think they probably have the new RAV4 in mind as well. I was considering the new RAV4 until I saw the photos of the Bronco Sport.
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Since we now know that the Bronco Sport will be sharing a platform with the Escape, we know that it will be pretty standard for small SUVs, struts up front and multilink rear. I have seen a couple spacer type lift kits for the RAV4 and Cherokee that allow you to fit a slightly larger...