NickP’s First Drive impressions review of the 2021 Bronco! [Video]

[broadicustomworks]

Cool to finally put a face with the mysterious Mod Title and name.
You don't look at all like your Av.
Much happier.

Seriously, thanks for the video and the positivity. Good to see it, and agreed. That one-pedal combined with TTA, SBD, hill descent and the setup overall is going to be very much more user-friendly out there on the trails.
Just when I was bummed about the email and entertained the competition for short-term gratification, it brings me back to why I wanted the 6G, why I waited, and why I will continue to wait.

Good job, sir.

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[Beach_Bum]

You look cute in the 2D Bronco! Use it as the tinder profile pic!

Look. I would swipe right if the the LB with Luna Pier came with Nick. That 2-dr is dreamy.

Great review Nick. The opening music is noted. I hope it convinces others not to give up. Also, was there not enough cup holders up front that you had to use the front seat for your water bottle?

 

[Nickp]

@Nickp, so you told us what you like, what did you not like so much?

Also, what was not ready for prime time and still needs more refinement?

There were a few things, I’ll get into that in my written review!

 

[BroncoJay]

Nice work Nick!
Super happy that the bronco is meeting everyone’s expectations..

 

[Ryuk]

Hey guys, here is my first drive video! I apologize it’s a little rough around the edges, I’ve never reviewed a car before and this is only the second video I’ve made in the last 7 years or so. (I did a ton of film in high school but haven’t really touched it since.) Hopefully it’s entertaining enough! I’m working on my written review which will be a lot more detailed, I’ll post that in a few hours. Thanks to this community for even giving the the opportunity to go do this, it was a total blast and I can’t wait to see everyone else’s Bronco experiences!!!

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I can save you a ton of time on the written review. Ok Here we go.
{Review}
I [I'm pretending to be you] got a chance to drive the all new Big Bronco First Edition.
Just look at this thing. It's gorgeous and comes with 2 side doors and 1 rear tailgate. IMHO this is the perfect model and is uncluttered by additional length and addition doors.
I mean, just look at it. What more could you want. Certainly not Moar Doars.
{/review}

 

[jaruss01]

@Nickp

Thanks! When you said you stuck to one driving mode for off-roading, what was that mode?

 

[Nickp]

@Nickp

Thanks! When you said you stuck to one driving mode for off-roading, what was that mode?

It depended on which trail, we weren’t stuck they just recommended one and then I never changed it personally. I just used the hero switches to lock and unlock diffs and activate trail turn assist.

@Nickp Can you please explain how you initiate or engage One Pedal? Thanks

Just press the middle button on the selector dial! From there you can also activate trail control (I felt that one pedal was significantly more controlled than trail control.)

Sweet video!
For the sections on the hwy - how much did you have to edit the sound? Your voice came over crystal clear without any noticeable yelling/raising of your voice. I know you said there was minimal wind noise - have you ever been in a gladiator to compare it too?

I honestly don’t know the first thing about editing audio lol, came straight out of my DJI action cam! I drove JL a few days back, but to be fair it was a soft top so it was louder both through the body and the top. I was overall very impressed with the JL. Would I say Bronco is a paradigm shift over it? I wouldn’t say so. But if the JL is a 50% improvement over the JK, Bronco is probably a 25% improvement on the JL. It’s not quite as big as the leap between Jeep generations but it is very noticeably better.

 

[Broncie]

Great review and video! Thank you for sharing

 

[Erock]

So, can someone explain to me the difference between Envy and Jealousy... so I know how to properly express my feelings?

Thanks and congrats @Nickp

 

[BroncoOvrlndr]

Hey guys, here is my first drive video! I apologize it’s a little rough around the edges, I’ve never reviewed a car before and this is only the second video I’ve made in the last 7 years or so. (I did a ton of film in high school but haven’t really touched it since.) Hopefully it’s entertaining enough! I’m working on my written review which will be a lot more detailed, I’ll post that in a few hours. Thanks to this community for even giving the the opportunity to go do this, it was a total blast and I can’t wait to see everyone else’s Bronco experiences!!!

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Awesome job @Nickp ! Thank you for the review and your video was great. I love you included the blooper at the end where the camera fell!

 

[Nickp]

Awesome job @Nickp ! Thank you for the review and your video was great. I love you included the blooper at the end where the camera fell!

It was some sort of gopher hole I fell into. And that was in front of one of the race guys Vaughn/Loren/Brad I can’t remember who. Just gotta laugh!

 

[kencantrell]

Hey guys, here is my first drive video! I apologize it’s a little rough around the edges, I’ve never reviewed a car before and this is only the second video I’ve made in the last 7 years or so. (I did a ton of film in high school but haven’t really touched it since.) Hopefully it’s entertaining enough! I’m working on my written review which will be a lot more detailed, I’ll post that in a few hours. Thanks to this community for even giving the the opportunity to go do this, it was a total blast and I can’t wait to see everyone else’s Bronco experiences!!!

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Non-SAS Black Diamond! Please please add more of your impressions to the written review. Talk about an info embargo; everything we’ve seen has been BL or SAS, at Hammers, Super Cel, Moab, etc. I get it as Ford wants me to spend more. But now that the gates are open, we lower trim folks are looking forward to real info. Thanks Nick!

 

[rws]

Hey guys, here is my first drive video! I apologize it’s a little rough around the edges, I’ve never reviewed a car before and this is only the second video I’ve made in the last 7 years or so. (I did a ton of film in high school but haven’t really touched it since.) Hopefully it’s entertaining enough! I’m working on my written review which will be a lot more detailed, I’ll post that in a few hours. Thanks to this community for even giving the the opportunity to go do this, it was a total blast and I can’t wait to see everyone else’s Bronco experiences!!!

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Well done... enjoyed watching!

 

[MrJoe]

Non-SAS Black Diamond! Please please add more of your impressions to the written review. Talk about an info embargo; everything we’ve seen has been BL or SAS, at Hammers, Super Cel, Moab, etc. I get it as Ford wants me to spend more. But now that the gates are open, we lower trim folks are looking forward to real info. Thanks Nick!

Yes Please! More on the non-sas BD would be great! Thanks @Nickp

 

[Boxer4]

Thanks Nick @Nickp -
As far as the on road noise, has there ever been a discussion about the different sound deadening levels between the trim packages ?

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