The massive attack

The Everglades variant of the Ford Bronco SUV packs some serious 4x4 hardware. It's a hardcore off-roader

- HORMAZD SORABJEE

In America, XL isn't just a size, it's a way of life. This is a country that dreams big, earns big and consumes big. It's a land of sprawling malls, mansions, giant portions of food and huge SUVS and pick-up trucks.

In this context, the humongous Ford Bronco I was driving didn't seem out place. Or did it? The hard core Everglades variant of the Bronco isn't just an SUV, it's a statement.

With its bold grille, rugged stance, giant mud-terrain tyres and a snorkel that makes sure air and not water is ingested by the engine when wading rivers, the Bronco Everglades looks like it's ready to conquer the wilderness straight out of the showroom.