What would be Plan B larger vehicle for a family hauler?

[MacHudson]

I am going to see the Broncos in person next Wed. in New Jersey and cannot freaking wait! My very first test, above all else, is to go to a 4-door and set the driver and passenger seats for myself, and then get in the back seat. I have to test if I can fit behind myself, because my boy is destined to be over 6-foot. I'll be glad if he stops at 6-3.

Bonus if I can get my brother to come with me. Between the two of us that would be almost 600 pounds of pure American Dad-Bro in order to truly test the spaciousness of the front and back seats.

Inadequate back seat space would be a full stop for me. I've got to have it.

SOOOOO - If the 4-door Bronco is simply not large enough for me and I have to give up the dream - what should be my fallback? I mean, after a requisite period of deep mourning, wailing and gnashing of teeth. Just kidding - I'll numb the pain with a cold six pack, like a real man.

Constraints - one vehicle only - I cannot afford a 2nd parking spot in my urban parking ramp.

Must be bigger inside than the Bronco.

I'm not interested in a 3-row vehicle. I find that they smoosh 3 rows into the space of 2. I'd rather have a spacious back seat.

No minivans, no pickups. Cannot be a giant beast like an Escalade because it won't fit in the parking spot. I see a few of those and F150s or Ram trucks in the garage, and it would be an F'n nightmare.

Doesn't HAVE to be *truly* off-road worthy, but does need to be camping and road tripping worthy. It's going to be hauling muddy boots, muddy tents and muddy dad/son for years of Boy Scout camping, and then me camping on my own. This puppy is going to national parks, remote state parks, and as much forest road and stuff that it can handle.

OK, Hive Mind - what's my Plan B if the Big Bronco ain't big enough?

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[HBTFD]

Expedition. The 2nd row has more leg room than the front row. Rear seats fold flat or some models delete them. My wife’s 2018 gets 19/22 mpg and is the best wind noise/roadhouse/ ride of any suv I’ve experienced.

 

[bytheway]

Not many 2 row SUVs out there similar to Bronco besides 4Runner and Grand Cherokee. I was looking at an Explorer ST before I decided on Bronco. It was fast but still felt like a family hauler. Nice interior, would be a great daily. Grand Cherokee Trailhawk? Love my 4runner but it's similar size to Bronco. At least my 4th gen. My sister has a new 4Runner and it's not very big inside either..

 

[guerro]

Expedition. The 2nd row has more leg room than the front row. Rear seats fold flat or some models delete them. My wife’s 2018 gets 19/22 mpg and is the best wind noise/roadhouse/ ride of any suv I’ve experienced.

This.

 

[ZackDanger]

My gut tells me that if you’re already worried the Bronco will be to small, it’s likely it will be.

4Runner, though similar in size, may be the answer. The construction and layout will make the whole experience, particularly those back seats, feel more civilized and proper.

 

[Skeletor]

I'm 6'2". I did the exact same thing you did. I sat in both driver's seats and adjusted to my comfort then got in the back.

My knees touched the back if the drivers seat, but I could straddle it and have plenty of room.

As for bqck-ups, I have no idea. I'm kind of in the same boat. My biggest problem is I just don't like the looks of a lot of other vehicles. I think a lot of modern SUVs just look like minivans. This includes the 2015 Edge that I am currently driving.

 

[DeltaBravo]

FJ80

 

[Laddyaddy19]

I’d say Expedition or maybe a Jeep Grand Wagoneer... big maybe. Wagoneer is way overpriced imo but then again what isn’t.

 

[bytheway]

My gut tells me that if you’re already worried the Bronco will be to small, it’s likely it will be.

4Runner, though similar in size, may be the answer. The unibody construction and layout will make those back seats feel more civilized and proper.

4Runner is body on frame. I think that's why some of the bronco metrics for allocation looked for wrangler and 4runner registrations.

My wife just got a Hyundai Palisade, lots of features for the price. The Kia Telluride shares the same platform and is the one I would pick based on looks.

 

[lenitech]

This.

F150 supercrew with shortbed has worked extremely well for me. I know you said no pickups but you might want to consider it.

 

[Bronco4lyfe85]

I'll numb the pain with a cold six pack, like a real man.

Sounds good to me, I love beer!

 

[colintrax]

Explorer. Get a used cop car, throw a 1" lift on it and some bigger rubber. Itll do any sane offroading and have plenty of room. Bonus if you get the spot lights and rear seat barrier.

 

[csj]

If an Escalade is too big, then probably all full size suv's will be too big for your situation. Lots of mid size suv choices. FWIW Nissan's coming out with a new Pathfinder, pics are out, might be OK.

 

[guerro]

I think this is just a result of the upright nature of the windshield vs cars and other vehicles with severely raked windshields. my 97 F250 gives me the same feeling vs my Focus ST.

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