Why does Bronco stand out ?

[rgwinn]

Functional front suspension = No Death Wobble

also hoping for greater reliability with the electrical systems, infotainment, safety, and mechanical.

I can also say I like the style better than the Wrangler, especially after owning a couple, but I know that is more subjective.

and I would guess most people will be impressed by the 12” screen, seating surfaces, wide open roof with the top off.

we will have to wait to compare off-road capabilities to other competitors. But, based on the videos I have seen from Moab and Rubicon, I think the Bronco will hold its own.

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[Packman]

I was in the middle of haggling price over a new Jeep Gladiator when I saw the that Ford was soon to reveal a new Bronco. I’ve always been a Ford fan, so decided to wait and see what this was all about. When I saw that 2-door Cyber Orange blazing a trail through the desert at high speeds, it was love at first sight. My dad had a Ford Bronco when I was a kid and I remember him taking the top off of it and taking us kids “4-wheeling,” - so much fun. I was in the market already for a fun vehicle that you could take the top and doors off and head to the beach. Never having owned a Jeep, I don’t know what the Bronco does better, but I like that it is a completely new design. It at least LOOKS like it rides better. The tech SEEMS better (what little I know of Jeep). The styling IS better (my opinion only). And I love that I can get the Squatch straight from the factory.

 

[Virtual-Chris]

It has character, nostalgia, good proportions, everything you could want for off-roading right from the factory, decent power train, and all the modern creature comforts... at a reasonable price.

 

[Carolina Jim]

First, let's not get carried away - Bronco is gonna have to sell a few million units before even being considered a commercial success. And remember Ford is selling a pricey, capable off-road vehicle to people who aren't gonna go off road

Second, context. Look at the marked crowded with look-alike, humongous SUVs trying to 100% compete based on the number of nannies and techno-features

Anything new and a little different is gonna stand out immediately

 

[j_marinelli]

Italians are not know for engineering excellence.

I would say I'm offended but...

 

[That_Hal]

Who let the Jeep design and engineering team in the forum?

 

[Denny Swift]

Manual transmission and independent front suspension. Those two things alone literally put this vehicle in a class of its own for off-road capable SUVs. If either of those weren’t offered, I certainly would not be buying one.

 

[rugbysecondrow]

For most buyers, this is a lifestyle vehicle and they willl not take their $40k vehicle off-road. Most buyers enjoy the roof off, doors off fun. Most will not rock crawl, go mudding, wheeling etc etc.

This, combined with the retro styling, will help the Bronco standout.

If the vehicle drives and handles well on the road, this will be a bonus.

I think most on the forum over value the "off road" nature of the Bronco and this group is not representative of the buying public.

 

[Deleted member 13817]

Who let the Jeep design and engineering team in the forum?

My exact thoughts. When I read these, its like a kid being caught off guard by a pop quiz that someone else prepared for and they are scrambling to ask others for the answers.

Even the screen name makes me think less Mike and more Marketing Department 2. Most forum members don't ask questions this way and then single out people's replies with further clarifying questions.

 

[Bison]

I think most of the benefits for off road will be had by the 2 door over jeep and 4 runner which I consider the competition. The 4 door jeep isn’t horrible to drive but the 2 door really isn’t that great without aftermarket upgrades. Straight from the factory bronco has a better suspension, great gearing, and 35’s (if ordered that way) and that’s awesome for people who don’t want to spend money on upgrades after they buy an expensive vehicle. That beats jeep. The independent suspension will be the best for 98% of the people who buy Jeep’s that never do extreme trails. All it had to do to beat the 4 runner was have a removable top. It isn’t easy getting 35’s to fit on the 4 runner. And then there is the sasquatched base model which can be had real cheap. That’s hard to compete with.

 

[MightyAndrew]

For me, it's 3 things:

• The 2.7L. 310HP/400lb of torque for just $1,895. The competition doesn't come close to meeting this performance for the price.
• The fact that you can remove two sets panels over the front passengers and rear passengers to give every passenger the open air experience without taking the shell over the trunk space. I love that. This should also mean that trunk shell would be much lighter than the competition's.
• The IFS will make this a much better daily driver especially in PA with all of these damn potholes and imperfections in our roads.

 

[RG7]

I’d probably be in a JLR right now if the reveal didn’t happen when it did.

For me it’s the ability to get the top offroad running gear without having to spend extra for stuff I don’t want or need, combined with a superior powertrain than the Jeep equivalent. Factor in FCA QC problems and the fact that IFS is much more pleasant to drive as a daily and I’ll wait as long as I need to for my Bronco.

This will be the first vehicle I own where I don’t need to make significant modifications to the core suspension or drivetrain to get it exactly where I want. Yes there’ll be many modifications to come, but they’ll enhance what’s already there, not seek to fundamentally change the way the vehicle was designed.

I’m one of those buyers that’s only ever had one choice- Jeep, because nobody else offered a competing product. Fords offering in this now two-product segment is much more compelling to me.

 

[imnewtothis]

This is my everything car

-Have a nice event to go to? It’s a beautiful car with the doors and roof on
-Great summer day? Take the doors and the roof off
-Husky hair/paw prints everywhere? MGV and washout interior (I’ve got a husky)
-Want to get away? Take it overlanding.
-Beach trip? Sand mode.
-Snow/ice? No problem.
-Want to see where that path leads? Go for it.
-New upgrade comes out in a year that you’re dying to have? No problem it’s designed to be customized.

There isn’t a single other car out there that does everything I want.
Except for this Bronco.

 

[MacHudson]

Bronco is gonna have

gray tops,
Cupholders, and
Pineapple pizzas.

doesn’t matter. I’m still getting one and gonna tear ass in a northern Jersey traffic jam blasting some country music with the top down.

 

[Heffe66413]

I have always like different “ cars”. They never seem to go out of style to me. I’ve had BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford, GM, And Chevy. The Bronco is a mix between my 2 door Mercedes and my 150 which I both loved. It is functional, beautifully different looking, and made in America. That is enough for me.

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