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Pretty sure the dudes in Moab are going to be doing shit 90% of us will NEVER try.
the bronco sport is a bronco in name only
the bronco sport is a bronco in name only
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I agree, in the article the Ford engineer defended the performance as the sport doing what it was designed for and tested against what the requirements they felt it would need to match to fit into the intended segment.I thought Ford was advertising he Bronco Sport as the ride to the adventure and the Bronco as the actual adventure... or something along those lines.
If the Sport didn't perform well off-road, then I don't think it's bad marketing by Ford. In my opinion, they were pretty clear of the limitations.
The Bronco will be completely different.
Your post and commenting is welcome. It's open and light hearted discussions like this that are encouraged and useful. @SEkevin 's reply is nothing to worry about. Them telling you to research (when that's exactly what you're doing by reaching out to enthusiasts) is nothing to worry about. They feel the need to put strangers down on the internet to feel better about themselves.I’m probably a bit less intelligent than you. However, for me it has been a lot of research and a steep learning curve. For example, I don’t fee it’s self evident what the difference between advanced 4x4 with automatic on demand engagement and 4x4 with part time selectable engagement is or the repercussions of gearing or a lot of the things I have relied on reading and researching to help me understand. I was only looking just to strike up conversation with more senior and more knowledgeable folks. Thanks
Next time don't bother commenting when you have nothing useful to add to the discussion or the forum.And you have apparently done zero research. Touch base again when you’ve done some.
I feel like Jalopnik has declined somewhat over the last few years, but I’ve heard some folks say the same for automotive journalism in general.I love the quotes from some engineer budies this guy knows. "I'm not gonna tell you who they are or what they really do, but trust me they real smart according to me". What a fine piece of journalism.
Consider this thread more research. We learn when we ask questions.I’m probably a bit less intelligent than you. However, for me it has been a lot of research and a steep learning curve. For example, I don’t feel it’s self evident what the difference between advanced 4x4 with automatic on demand engagement and 4x4 with part time selectable engagement is or the repercussions of gearing or a lot of the things I have relied on reading and researching to help me understand. I was only looking just to strike up conversation with more senior and more knowledgeable folks. Thanks
That’s about as accurate as saying a Wrangler will suck off road because a Fiat does.Hi all,
I am not new to cars, but relatively new to 4x4 and off road.
In reading this article, https://jalopnik.com/multiple-ford-bronco-sports-overheated-off-road-lets-t-1846450499/amp, the general vibe I get is that through fancy engineering ford can replicate a off-road-like experience in the bronco sport. However, it gives me pause on their overall approach. I have a reservation for a 2021 BD Bronco 4 door. Anyone else worried about this? I know the bronco sport and bronco are totally different.., but this has me not inclined to just assume that means it’s better. Anyone who has better knowledge of what goes into a good off-road and rugged design have info/knowledge to share about why this isn’t the case with the big bronco?