The 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades is a one-of-a kind-SUV that just got a little more unique. Thanks to a winch and snorkel, along with differences to the trim level, the Everglades model is set for adventure even the regular Bronco can’t touch. What makes the 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades so special, and can it drive underwater?

What is the 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades?

The 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades is an off-roading version of the Bronco that takes this sport utility vehicle to new depths – literally. The 2022 Bronco Everglades comes with a snorkel that allows it to ford deeper than ever. The snorkel is mounted to the passenger-side A-pillar. According to Car and Driver, the Bronco Everglades also comes with a winch. Both of these features will be factory-installed. This should make it a seamless unit, and look more polished as well.

Leaked photos of the 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades show a model that is different from the traditional Ford Bronco. It has 35-inch Goodyear Territory MT tires on 17-inch wheels. The Bronco Everglades also has trim differences that separate it from the traditional Bronco Everglades.

How much will the Ford Bronco Everglades cost?

It’s unclear whether the Everglades will be a trim level of the 2022 Ford Bronco. It may also be a package that can be added on to the Bronco. The 2022 Ford Bronco price starts at $29,300. The Bronco MRSP goes up to $49,475. Car and Driver also says that it’s unknown whether the Ford Bronco Everglades will come as a two-door or four-door model. The Raptor is probably going to be a four-door only model. It is possible that the 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades will only come as a four-door model, as is shown in the leaked photos.

Why do SUVs have snorkels?

People who like to take their SUVs heavy-duty off-roading may choose to have snorkels put on their SUVs. Or, in the case of the Bronco Everglades, the SUV may already have a snorkel installed. Snorkels are put onto the air intake of SUVs to keep water out of the engines. This is useful if you’ll be crossing water in your off-road travels. While you may be able to cross very shallow water without a snorkel, entering into deeper water requires a snorkel to keep your engine safe.

By installing a snorkel on the air intake of your SUV, a seal is created that allows your engine to continue taking in air without taking in water. If your engine takes in water, that’s called hydrolocking, and it can destroy your engine. You should seriously consider having a snorkel put on your SUV if you’ll ever be crossing water that comes near the electrical elements of your SUV.

The 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades is still a largely unknown vehicle, but what is known about it is incredibly intriguing. Will it be a standalone model or a trim level added on to the regular Ford Bronco? That remains to be seen. The 2022 Bronco Everglades is set to arrive in the summer of 2022.