Iām really liking where this is going. BTW, the banner reflected in the headlight appears the be an ISO 14001 certification from ASR. Some kind of environmental management certification? Probably doesnāt matter.
Thanks for the feedback. The front wheel arches need turned down a notch. And the front suspension needed to suck up a bit. I messed with the c shaped headlights and just couldnāt make it work. Iām partial to the round style and sticking with early Bronco styling cues.
If I squint a bit and...
Iām curious about the body in this patent rendering. It doesnāt look like something existing. So what if it is a tip of the cards? Those look like small wheel arches in the back. And what are the things at the bottoms of the a pillars?
Too far:
USB outlets on the ball of the trailer hitch
Wi-Fi enabled mud flaps
Solar cells on the driveline to charge the powered easy on/off lug nuts
Otherwise offer it with standard features and a wide range of options that make it safe, reliable, durable, efficient, and competitive and able...
The other thing I like about this is it indicates market demand and momentum towards a durable, purpose built off road utility vehicle where function is the priority. More competitors in this market should provide us with a nice range of choices, options, and after-market for truly off-road...
https://ineosgrenadier.com/
"A ladder chassis. Permanent four-wheel drive. Beam axles. Class-leading towing and payload capacity, with power and torque to match. Wrapped in a stripped back, boxy 4x4 body."
I am excited to see where this goes and if it makes it to the US. Doubtful considering...
It would be really cool if Rivian sold or licensed their skateboard platform and control systems to allow custom coach work or garage built mashups like Dodge Power Wagon to be more than fiction.
Coming soon...if they license out skateboard platform...and someone like Icon does the development and engineering...as a 2023 7/15 middle-ish year model.
I keep the top off my ā74 for half the year. Itās a pain in the ass to remove and install. I would hope removing the new Bronco top is easier and more configurable than the previous generations.