Showing posts with label 4x4. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 4x4. Show all posts

Sunday, October 4, 2026

CAN A LUXURY SUV ACTUALLY HANDLE THE OFF ROAD WORLD?


While there are several luxury auto brands that sell large SUV’s only a few are ready for trails and journeys into the woods, mountains or other less than perfect situations. @Bumper2Bumpertv checked out how the Lexus GX550 equates itself on and off the pavement.

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

THIS RIDE IS READY TO GET DOWN AND DIRTY!!


The latest version of the Ford Bronco Sport has some new lines, lots of tech and as Bumper2Bumpertv shares, a small power plant that punches above its weight.

Friday, April 4, 2025

Smaller trucks doing bigger jobs


While full sized half ton class pickup- trucks seem to be getting bigger each year the same kind of inflation is taking place with vehicles once considered compact or light duty platforms. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at where the Nissan Frontier stands in this segment.

Monday, July 15, 2024

CAN WORK AND PLAY COEXIST IN THE SAME TRUCK?


As the role of a pickup truck has changed in recent years so has the level of creature comforts and technology found in them. That was evident when Bumper2Bumpertv spent a week with the 1794 Edition of the Toyota Tundra TRD.

Saturday, December 2, 2023

THIS BRONCO IS READY FOR SOME ROUGH RIDING!!


Ford has developed multiple versions of the Bronco SUV. Bumper2Bumpertv finds the Raptor edition to be one that combines performance with serious off road capability.

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

TOYOTA SEQUOIA, BIGGER WITH MORE TECH AND POWER.


The latest version of the Toyota Sequoia demonstrates what can happen when a platform gets bigger and slightly more efficient. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at what the TRD edition offers and what works and what doesn’t.

Sunday, May 14, 2023

A FIRST LOOK AT THE 2024 FORD RANGER


What we refer to these days as a mid size truck is actually pretty close in dimensions to what used to be considered a full size pickup. So when Bumper2Bumpertv was invited to Camp Ford in Dexter Michigan, we weren’t surprised by the size of the next generation of the Ranger.

Friday, July 24, 2020

THE 4RUNNER FROM TOYOTA LEAVES NO DOUBT.



The 2020 Toyota 4Runner is unashamedly a true SUV. Bumper2Bumpertv says it remain true to a heritage of a very capable off road vehicle.

Monday, February 24, 2020

HANDLING THE BIG LOAD!!!



It is no surprise that trucks are among the biggest segments in the current automotive market these days. But Bumpe2Bumpertv finds that at least one truck may give even the most enthusiastic fan a moment of pause.

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Is the Tundra a truck or a luxury vehicle that can work?



The 2020 Toyota Tundra has a split personality. On side is as a work vehicle and the other is closer to a well-appointed SUV. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at what each side offers.

Saturday, January 26, 2019

The Tundra TRD Pro plays with the big boys!!



Toyota has proven that a well-designed light duty truck can be created by a non domestic brand. Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at the Tundra TRD Pro which is ready to tackle any kind of road even if it isn’t paved.

Monday, November 5, 2018

The Armada is now on Patrol!!!



The eight passenger Nissan Armada has undergone a change from an SUV designed primarily for the North American market to something that has a global appeal. What’s different? Bumper2Bumpertv has a look.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Ready for anything, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon!



Make no mistake about it. The Jeep Wrangler is designed and built to go off road without a sweat. What makes it so tough? Bumper2Bumpertv has a look at some of its features hardened from years of experience.


Tuesday, September 4, 2018

More trucks, fewer cars, Ford hopes it made the right decision.




Ford is literally shifting gears from cars to trucks and SUV’s in the North American market. Bumper2Bumpertv takes a look at the Expedition, one of those vehicles the company is pinning its hopes on.

Friday, June 22, 2018

2019 Ram Laramie 4x4, a first drive.



The battle for supremacy in the light truck segment is heating up with the 2019 Ram 1500 series. Bumper2Bumpertv has a first look and drive with the unit which offers equal amounts of performance and technology.

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Toyota Tacoma TRDPRO



A small truck that is intended for thrashing about on the worst roads and surfaces on the planet. That is what Bumper2Bumpertv thinks the Toyota Tacoma TRDPRO was designed to do.

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

A second look at the Jeep Renegade gets it a second chance to impress.



The smallest SUV built by Jeep didn't fare so well the first time Bumper2Bumpertv tried it out. But when delivered with some true Jeep features, the Italian built model improved its image.

Sunday, December 18, 2016

2017 Nissan Titan holding its own!!!



The 2017 version of the Nissan Titan can do more than just hold its own in the regular size pickup segment. Bumper2Bumpertv finds it has also grown some more muscle along with a redesign.

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Jeep Cherokee, rugged and smart



The five passenger Jeep Cherokee combines a legacy of being off road capable with the latest in connected car technology. Bumper2Bumpertv looks at how all of this comes together in the legendary SUV.