While I am not immune from the simple joy of stirring up the shit pot (and leaving before I have to lick the spoon), I think he is serious. A friend of mine had a 4x2 4Runner for nearly 20 years. The thing was indestructible, carried what she needed, and got around really well in the conditions she encountered. Was a great station wagon with ground clearance.I feel like you may be just stirring crap with this thread.
Maybe they'll make a 2wd Bronco Sport for you....
I don't think a 2wd Bronco makes any sense in any situation. Like you said, it is too specialized.While I am not immune from the simple joy of stirring up the shit pot (and leaving before I have to lick the spoon), I think he is serious. A friend of mine had a 4x2 4Runner for nearly 20 years. The thing was indestructible, carried what she needed, and got around really well in the conditions she encountered. Was a great station wagon with ground clearance.
Some folks want a cheaper Bronco (pseudo-convertible) look who have zero need for 4wd, although I don't see it getting any cheaper than a base even if a 4x2. Having said that; the Bronco is too specialized, too many compromises for a road vehicle if you don't need AWD or 4WD. It would be difficult to think of a business case for Ford to make one. Sorry OP, just not in the cards for you.
I'm willing to guess 90% of all vehicles are bought for looks. I might be underestimating. But take the wrangler as a case study: tons of them never see anything more challenging than snow.personally I don't subscribe to the "buy something solely for looks" thought process.
I agree, a very high percentage of Jeeps and Broncos are more than likely bought primarily for looks. I would also say that a very high percentage of Broncos and Jeeps really don't need 4wd because it NEVER gets used. I don't like it, but at least those Jeeps and Broncos have a chance to live second lives with someone else who will let them run free...I'm willing to guess 90% of all vehicles are bought for looks. I might be underestimating. But take the wrangler as a case study: tons of them never see anything more challenging than snow.
That being said... ford barely wants to build 2doors, you think they want to build a 2wd? This is a company that gave up on sedans because they weren't profitable enough. Highly doubt they would ever dedicate resources to making the Bronco cheaper for an incredibly small market segment.