My first new vehicle was a 1977 ford f-100. It was a nice truck, but the one I drive now (2016 f-150 3.5 engine) is in another time zone as to safety, comfort, economy and overall drive ability. I know I will take a mpg hit with the bronco in SASQ form, but I hope the 10 speed transmission and periodic use of start-stop, if it has it will help a little bit. Really looking forward to the new bronco, roll out drama notwithstanding. No bad broncos!I test drove an FJC when they first came out and wasn't impressed. I currently drive a 2018 F•150 with the 2.7L engine, 10 speed transmission and LOVE the power/fuel economy it provides. I think you're gonna like the Bronco. ??
I think that rolling is the stock rubicon suspension, it’s very soft for off road. I swapped them out for Fox on mine, and it handled far better.I can add something to this conversation.
I ordered an FJ Cruiser that was delivered in March of 2006. Voodoo blue automatic. Drove it for 128K miles and sold it in 2012 for a Tacoma.
I bought a 2013 Rubicon 10 anniversary (loaded) 2 door. Drove it for a year.
I loved the Rubicon for the 3 piece hardtop, it was peppy. Wife hated it because in her words felt like it was going to roll over around a bend in the road. The FJ Cruiser drove more assuredly which I attribute to the IFS versus the SA.
I see the Bronco as the best of 2 worlds. IFS for better road manners with the ability to pop the top.