Looking for interior input from current owners

[Bronco cat]

The Bronco "leather" is about 5% leather and 95% vinyl. No worries top down.

If you can find the armor all leather cleaner, conditioner. I have used it on my corvette for 7 years and it still looks brand new and I always have the top down when I drive it.

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[still_waiting]

Where in california are you? If it’s San Diego you’re welcome to see my badlands

I’m in commie LA county. But thanks for the invite!

 

[Jim Walter]

Most people that I know that have their Bronco went with HIGH package MGV seating. I love mine. Only thing I am not 100% thrilled with are the windows. The way they have to lower themselves to open the doors. Concerned about the wear and tear on the upper rubber seal. I hold my door shut, pull on the handle, let the windows drop, then open the door.

 

[centra28]

I think that most people will really like the interior, especially if you have high package or higher. I like the interior a lot... It has nice angles and a unique utilitarian look, which helps me forget that the materials are mostly all plastics. I think there is some vinyl (for my trim) on the doors. The materials in my Jeep Gladiator Mojave were a lot better, but I like the Bronco interior better overall.

 

[Bruzer22]

A general summary:

• Looks good
• Scratches ridiculously easy
• Easy to clean
• Ergonomics are great, seats are comfy.
• Good amount of interior space
• Not a ton of storage
• Surfaces are hard touch points. If you want soft, look elsewhere.

On our road trip back from Moab (a little over 5 hours each way), my wife said "I like this better than the Lexus". I traded in a 2011 GX460 for the Bronco. I have a Badlands/High trim. There doesn't seem like there would be a ton of variation of interior "feel", regardless of trim line. It's built the way it's built.

 

[SCBronco1]

thanks. I really need to see it in person I guess. Are you saying it’s nicer than a Kia?

For $60k+ it better be nicer then a bloody Kia. Although as I say this, my in-laws Telluride is a pretty nice little SUV. Got some nice options and the leather is holding up better then my son's Escape . . . It was also $48k+, a lot more then the Escape.

 

[broadicustomworks]

I think the biggest thing you need to ask yourself is whether you plan to use it off-road with the top down and the doors off. Since you are buying an Outer Banks, I’m assuming that off-road use is not a primary objective for you. However, if it is something you may dabble in, just be aware of what trail dust will do to the interior of an open topped vehicle.

See below for pics of my Bronco following a trail run a couple of weekends ago…

If those kinds of adventures are in your future, you should consider your interior choices from a cleaning perspective (e.g., MGV/washout vs. cloth or leather). If not, then let your other objectives guide your decision.

Either way, I’m sure you will be happy with your decision, as long as you are realistic about your expectations. Hopefully you get scheduled soon.

Hey I know that look.
I have to clean mine heavily every weekend.
At first I was all about factory-fresh looking insides, pondering the best of the best of products to use.
Now I take a water hose to that beast after blowing it out with compressed air.
Then wipe it all down from top to bottom (your rag and water will get dirty).
Then take an interior/plastic dressing product and shine it all back up.
Then repeat the same shenanigans the following weekend, loving the doors off an top down on a trail.
Then remembering what a PITA it is to clean afterwards, thankful I have no carpet or cloth seats to trap all that dirt and dust.

 

[Benzito]

My 2022 OBX is being built soon and I’ve got some hesitations regarding the interior. I got the high package with 12 inch screen and the cloth seats.

I know it’s not a luxury vehicle at all but my wife in particular is used to higher end interiors. I’m imagining the interior to be super cheap plastic that doesn’t feel sturdy at all. I’m still waiting for my dealer to call me so I can physically see (and drive) for myself. Figured in the meantime I’d ask.

Anyone who currently has possession of their bronco pick it up with the same hesitation over the interior and if so what are your thoughts after owning?

Not looking for the “it’s an off road what do you expect?” comments.

Buy her a nice leather purse from Coach and she won't care about the interior.

 

[still_waiting]

Buy her a nice leather purse from Coach and she won't care about the interior.

Hahahaa. She buys all that stuff herself, stole my Tesla she swore she wouldn’t like and still has the audacity to question the bronco lol

 

[Paul Gagnon]

I really like my Lux package with leather seats. Other than the awful gauge cluster, the biggest disappointment is how easily the plastics get scratched. Buy the the one with all of the options you want. Getting something less will leave you wishing you had.

 

[FoCoBronc]

I’ve had 2 BMWs, 2 Acuras and bought the OBX w lux and leather. I’m satisfied. Elements of hard surfaces inside might seem cheap, but overall like the comfort, location of controls and seating. Ride is better than I expected. I share concerns mentioned on long term viability of auto window retraction when doors open. But guess Ford will fix if a problem. I built a DIY 5” storage platform similar to what you can see here to make a level sleeping platform and got Solo sleep pads

 

[Laurensimms7]

I’ve had 2 BMWs, 2 Acuras and bought the OBX w lux and leather. I’m satisfied. Elements of hard surfaces inside might seem cheap, but overall like the comfort, location of controls and seating. Ride is better than I expected. I share concerns mentioned on long term viability of auto window retraction when doors open. But guess Ford will fix if a problem. I built a DIY 5” storage platform similar to what you can see here to make a level sleeping platform and got Solo sleep pads

Which top do you have? Is wind noise an issue?

 

[FoCoBronc]

MIC, and yes more noise than inside my Tacoma TRD, but this rides better than Tacoma. Most of my driving is city/mountains. I drove bronco from PA where I bought, and I could hear radio fine. But if I was on the highway a lot it might become an issue?

 

[Compta38]

It's loaded with cheap plastics that scratch easily but they don't seem brittle or anything like that. You could always get Katskin leather installed for the seats as they make a very nice kit. I think the important part was that you opted for high package as the dash was made for a 12 inch screen, it just feels right.

With all that said I absolutely love the interior of my Badlands with the mgv and rubber flooring. It is not supposed to be a Telluride or a GX460.

 

[broncobase1]

My 2022 OBX is being built soon and I’ve got some hesitations regarding the interior. I got the high package with 12 inch screen and the cloth seats.

I know it’s not a luxury vehicle at all but my wife in particular is used to higher end interiors. I’m imagining the interior to be super cheap plastic that doesn’t feel sturdy at all. I’m still waiting for my dealer to call me so I can physically see (and drive) for myself. Figured in the meantime I’d ask.

Anyone who currently has possession of their bronco pick it up with the same hesitation over the interior and if so what are your thoughts after owning?

Not looking for the “it’s an off road what do you expect?” comments.

I for one think the interior is a home run. I love the straight across cowl design, doesn't look like every other jellybean interior on the road. Look at the photos, that is what you get. To me it looks fantastic especially at night. That said if you are expecting a plushy soft touch interior you might be happier with a Lexus. Not me! The other day I was behind a Porsche Cayenne -- couldn't help entertain the thought, would I trade? Despite being a lowly Base, heck NO.

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