Refreshed 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon vs. Bronco First Edition -- Edmunds Comparison Review

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[Dadsquatch]

I didn't even watch the video yet, but why are they comparing a 2024 Wrangler to a 2021 Bronco?

 

[JediMcMuffin]

I didn't even watch the video yet, but why are they comparing a 2024 Wrangler to a 2021 Bronco?

Probably because the Bronco hasn't had any significant changes. I mean I suppose a 2023 Wildtrak with HOSS 3.0 is a bit different. The video wasn't bad.

 

[adamruiz2001]

I didn't even watch the video yet, but why are they comparing a 2024 Wrangler to a 2021 Bronco?

Cliff notes: The Bronco is still better

 

[PurpleBronco2.3]

“When you hit a rock with your big old 35” tires, that thing can bend”
The bending tie rods isn’t due to the 35’s it’s because of the bigger than 35’s. It’s been talked about constantly. I find the video from Chase Gentry of Vaughn Gittin Jr. talking about why Tie Rods bend to be the best from a drift and off-road racer.
starting at 5:15

 

[timhood]

I didn't even watch the video yet, but why are they comparing a 2024 Wrangler to a 2021 Bronco?

A Badlands seems like the obvious direct comparison to a Rubicon.

 

[BroncocnorB]

A water bottle test? What? This was like a comparison test for an audience of third graders

 

[sergk]

I'm happy with Bronco's IFS.

 

[sklnbnzaz]

A Badlands seems like the obvious direct comparison to a Rubicon.

First Edition is build on Badlands if I am not mistaken

 

[CalvinT]

“When you hit a rock with your big old 35” tires, that thing can bend”
The bending tie rods isn’t due to the 35’s it’s because of the bigger than 35’s. It’s been talked about constantly. I find the video from Chase Gentry of Vaughn Gittin Jr. talking about why Tie Rods bend to be the best from a drift and off-road racer.
starting at 5:15

This answers what I've been wondering about. Every tie rod failure I've read about involves a lifted Bronco with larger tires. Also many are giving it gas while turning and the front axle locked. At Off Roadeo they warn you not to do that.

I have a stock Badlands with no intention of lifting it or going to larger tires. I'll just carry a spare tie rod or two with the proper tools.

 

[stickshifthappy]

I didn't even watch the video yet, but why are they comparing a 2024 Wrangler to a 2021 Bronco?

Jeep needed a handicap?

 

[FloridaBurgBronco]

First Edition is build on Badlands if I am not mistaken

Yes, it is my understanding that the First Edition was a maxed out fully loaded Badlands.

 

[timhood]

Yes, it is my understanding that the First Edition was a maxed out fully loaded Badlands.

Yeah, that’s true. I commented before watching the video. I thought it was going to be a full comparison, like auto magazines do, where they compare features, MSRP, value, etc. This felt a little light in depth, but it hit some major talking points.

 

[BostonSasquatch]

No buyer's remorse with this Badlands Sasquatch HT 4DR Lux owner.

 

[Markubis]

I didn't even watch the video yet, but why are they comparing a 2024 Wrangler to a 2021 Bronco?

They're basically saying "Maybe THIS version of the Jeep is better than the Bronco".

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