The Ford Bronco Everglades stands out from the other Bronco models with its factory-installed Warn winch', integrated and honest-to-goodness snorkel, and a few tweaks that help it go deeper than (almost) all the other Broncos.

It's in the name "Everglades." This is a place that should conjure images of thick mire, twisted tracks, and water that could easily turn away the less-capable driver and 4x4. Ford packed the 2022 Bronco Everglades with features designed to make the SUV remarkably capable right off the dealer lot.

The 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades starts with a four-door Black Diamond Bronco fitted with the Mid package trim and the Sasquatch off-road goodies. There's a hardtop with factory cargo rails and crossbars, the 2.3-liter turbocharged EcoBoost I-4 engine, and the (sorry, manual-trans fans) 10-speed automatic transmission.

Bronco Everglades wears something hard to find on factory SUVs—a Warn Zeon 10-S 10,000-pound-capacity winch mounted to the modular steel front bumper. Ford took the trail-tested winch and upgraded its powdercoat for corrosion resistance, gave it an exclusive hawse fairlead, and fixed it to the front bumper with heavy-duty hardware.

The bumper and winch come standard on the 2022 Bronco Everglades so you don't have to fuss with choosing the best winch/bumper combo for your Bronc. Plus, everything up front has been crash test certified and maintains the functions of all the sensors you know and love. Spooled around the drum is 100 feet of synthetic winch rope which is known for its improved safety. Think: If synthetic rope breaks during a pull, it carries significantly less kinetic energy, especially compared to steel cable. Looking closely at the winch hook, Ford adds a second bottle opener to the Bronco. There is one feature missing from the front, however.

You won't find a forward-facing trail camera on the 2022 Ford Bronco Everglades, likely due to real estate on the grille with the factory-installed winch. We're choosy about our on-trail technology and have found that the spotting capabilities offered by forward-facing cameras are great. We fumbled (unsuccessfully) to find it more than thrice whilst navigating boulder-strewn water crossings and cresting sloppy hillclimbs in the Bronco Everglades.

While other vehicle manufacturers shy away from this name, Ford embraces the "snorkel" on its 2022 Bronco Everglades. Raised air intakes are said to improve the quality of air drawn into the engine bay (compared to within the wheelwell or other locations) and they can also reduce chances of the vehicle sucking in water. This one is unique in that it is specifically contoured to the Bronco's side mirror while offering reversible plates allowing the driver to select whether the snorkel draws air from the front or the rear of the intake based on conditions.

This feature does not mean the Bronco can dive windshield-deep. However, Ford raised the transmission vent tube and diff breathers which contribute to the Bronco Everglades' 36.4-inch wading depth, which is almost 3 inches more than the standard Sasquatch package.

Squared-off fenders are a throwback to previous Bronco generations and are specific to the Everglades Bronco. The fenders have been widened to match the width of the Sasquatch package. Inside the wheelwells, you'll find a set of Goodyear Territory 315/70R17 (that's 35-inch) mud-terrain tires and stylish alloy wheels. Ahead of the driver door is the Everglades graphic showing a wading Sasquatch creature, topographical lines depicting the Florida Everglades,  as well as water level indicators that should be visible from the driver seat to gauge the depth of crossings.

Desert Sand is an Everglades-exclusive color and it complements the already-available Eruption Green, Area 51, Shadow Black, and Cactus Gray color options.

In addition to the modular front bumper, Everglades comes standard with rocksliders, undercarriage skidplates protecting the engine, transfer case, fuel tank, and a bash plate that integrates with the front bumper. We also see a nearly quarter-inch improvement in ground clearance, a 5.4-degree decrease in approach angle, and a 0.1-degree increase in departure angle with the Everglades Bronco compared to a standard Bronco on 35-inch tires.

Marine vinyl on the seats and rubberized floors trim the interior and both promote easier cleaning after a muddy romp through the trails. Additionally, drain plugs in the floor make it easy to hose away sediment (or drain water after a particularly wet doors-off experience). Ford's 12-inch touchscreen made its way to the console but you won't find heated steering wheel or Sta-Bar Disconnect options on the Bronco Everglades.

Bronco Everglades gets one option and that's the 2.3-liter EcoBoost good for 300 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque. This option saves weight, which makes up for the additional upfront mass of the winch, and gives a slight bump in efficiency for extended travels off the pavement.

Drummond Island offers an exciting off-road experience similar to what can be found in many parts of the United States. Two-track trails pockmarked with deep mud chasms, slimy ruts, tight trees, and did we mention mud?

With "Mud and Ruts" selected on our G.O.A.T. Mode dial and bug repellent applied, we dove into the Northwoods. The Ford Bronco Everglades is right at home cruising the trails at a lively pace and its Bilstein dampers sponge up irregularities without an issue. After verifying the depth, we plunged the nose of the Bronco into some considerably deep mud holes. Water slapped the body panels as we crossed and it sounded like inland lake waves on a fishing boat, except our four-wheeled dinghy wasn't floating, it was confidently clawing forward while the water remained safely below the air intakes.

Though we couldn't disconnect the Bronco's front Sta-Bar, locking the front and rear differentials did help dig us through some of the nastier ruts.

Even after a few attempts to clear some of the deeper ruts, we found ourselves needing a bit of a pull, and the Warn winch was ready. Whether we needed to crest the slippery upslope following a mud bog or free the SUV from a particularly nasty undercarriage-grabbing rock, the Warn VR10-S had the guts to safely get it done.

As we stepped out of the Bronco after a full day of mud whompin', we noticed the considerable mud we tracked into machine both at our feet and on the seats. No worries, the Washout vinyl floors and seats were itching for bath.

We believe that our time with the Bronco Everglades is representative of the off-roading most people will do with their Broncos—and it does it really well. The Bronco is definitely up to the challenges presented by rocky trails and spirited romps across rough terrain, but this one, with its winch and snorkel, make it especially well-suited for fun in the (considerably wet) dirt. We'd be challenged to find an SUV that can be driven off the dealer lot with 35-inch tires, locking differentials in the front and rear, rocksliders, a snorkel, and don't forget the Warn winch. The Bronco Everglades is a vehicle built to make off-road recreation approachable while giving more seasoned drivers the tools they need right out of the box.