2021 Bronco vs 4Runner Pics / Extended MPG in real-world / O.A.S

[RunninRiot]

I'm going to my dealer to install the new tires sometime this week. It's right beside a Chrysler dealership. If they have a Trailhawk, I'll park beside it.

What tires are you going with?

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[VelocityBrew]

Ummm...a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica. It would fluctuate 5+ mph going down a hill. You'd look down and be going 67 with the cruise set a 60. Even my Titan fluctuates by 1-2 mph, which is normal. The transmission seems to hold the Bronco back well.

Well there's your problem ...

 

[Djstang2011]

21 mpg even with the 4.27 axle.
Nice.

 

[FourHorses]

The old Ford seat belt flap... Love that in my Escape. Lol

Happens in my F-150 as well especially with the windows, glass roof and rear window open.

 

[SnowBronco]

It's my assumption that floor vents are for heat; that is usually the case.

Nah, my ranger has the exact same set up. You have to hit the vehicle circulation button. That gets the under seat vents going. My boy (7) tells me to shut them off sometimes cause he's to cold. Lol

 

[BigGulp711]

Cant decide if im more jealous that you have a bronco or that you live in TN, either way congrats on both and thanks for the good info

 

[IfIHMadeA2021Scout]

On a related note, the cruise is fantastic. It holds even downhilll, and doesn't drift up 5+ mph like other vehicles. Rarely have I seen the tach go over 2000 rpm, a tribute to the torque of the 2.7.

This is good to hear. I drive a lot of different late model vehicles and am really impressed with the cruise control on my 2021 Tremor. I thought it was just a Super Duty towing thing but it sounds like it may just be a good Ford 10 speed thing. I can tow trailers up and over mountain passes and it will hold at the cruise speed even on long 6% downgrades. Makes things nice and safe. On the Bronco this will probably help keep me safe from speeding tickets sometimes.

 

[sapper726]

Some (@604Bronco ) were asking about size comparisons. I parked next to a 4Runner SR5 today--it had TRD wheels but not sure if it was or not. Here are some comparison shots--it's exactly the same size as the Bronco on stock 32's:

Also, I've driven nearly 500 miles so far, and I'm averaging 21 MPG in my 2.7. I've travelled Interstate @ 75mph, highways @ 60, and stop-and-go traffic. I use cruise almost exclusively on hwy/interstate, and the top is the position you see above, meaning more drag.

On a related note, the cruise is fantastic. It holds even downhilll, and doesn't drift up 5+ mph like other vehicles. Rarely have I seen the tach go over 2000 rpm, a tribute to the torque of the 2.7.

Extended observations:
1. The lack of rear vents is a real issue. The kids were tired of the wind so I closed the top/windows and turned on the AC. They were hot in 90-degree weather.

2. The rear seatbelts really flap in the wind. Even buckled with no occupants they flop and shake. I may end up using velcro straps the stop the issue.

3. If you remove the doors, make sure you tighten the upper bolt tightly when putting them back on. I was afraid of overtightening and they walked out. You can tell because the doors pop when you open them.

Have to imagine that either these very straps would work or that there could be ones available for the Bronco soon. Could be an option for you. Definitely something I have on my "to do list" if/when my Bronco ever arrives.

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[Midlife Crisis]

Flat bed truckers twist their straps to stop the wind from making them flap. Try that on your rear seatbelts and see if it helps. Add one revolution to the buckle and buckle it in.

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Are you hand calculating your MPG of using the onboard computer?

 

[88to21bronco]

What tires are you going with?

33" Toyo Open Country ATIII's.

 

[ChetC]

Also, I've driven nearly 500 miles so far, and I'm averaging 21 MPG in my 2.7. I've travelled Interstate @ 75mph, highways @ 60, and stop-and-go traffic. I use cruise almost exclusively on hwy/interstate, and the top is the position you see above, meaning more drag.

Something that will really help future buyers and owners is if you join Fuelly.com and start logging your fuel consumption on the website. This will accurately calculate your fuel mileage (you simply enter your mileage/price per gallon/gallons pumped) as well as start to develop a data set on real world MPG. The onboard computer routinely reads 1-1.5 MPG high across all manufacturers.

 

[88to21bronco]

Are you hand calculating your MPG of using the onboard computer?

Right now I'm using the abacus and scribbling on my cave wall

I reset the trip 1 and am letting it calculate separately from the overall system. At next fuel refill I'll calculate by hand.

 

[Tricky Dick]

New 4Runners are bloated pigs. My one complaint is they made these way too big, it's going to limit the trails I can go down without destroying the body.

 

[Silver-Bolt]

Right now I'm using the abacus and scribbling on my cave wall

I reset the trip 1 and am letting it calculate separately from the overall system. At next fuel refill I'll calculate by hand.

I have found the Ford MPG system to be overly optimistic. On my Raptor it is typically 2-3 MPG higher on the computer than it is by hand.

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