Would you consider the Ford Explorer Timberline over Bronco?

[Djdmustang]

Waiting for my May Ford delivery ETA email. My mom always said it’s good to keep your options open and always have a backup plan. I might consider the Timberline if my order gets pushed out to far in ‘22. Anyone else think this Explorer is a great consideration? It looks fantastic, looks capable (obviously not a rock crawler) or Baja Champion but it drives unbelievable well, tows +5,000 lbs (great camper) is available this summer and could be a good competitor to the Defender. I would love to have someone put this up against the Defender in real off road comparison.

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2021/05/05/new-ford-explorer-timberline.html

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[DaveH]

Nope. Bronco or Bust.

 

[jonwithanelcamino]

I like it, other than having a 4cyl vs 6cyl.

also the interior green looks suspect

 

[FourHorses]

Already have a 2020 Explorer. As great as it is, I don't want two of them.

 

[AKBronc49]

Stationary roof and doors, nope.

Whole reason I want the Bronco is to be my year round convertible Mustang. The 35s and lockers are just an added bonus.

 

[TJconvert2.7]

No. Outback > Explorer

 

[lobbs611]

Nah. The next gen Ranger has me curious if they offer it with the 2.7 and a Squatch-like off-road package. But that would also be coming out of MAP so...

 

[Ryuk]

It's got 4 doors.
Thats a hard pass

 

[ZackDanger]

Not sure if it needed more lift… or different styling, but I’m underwhelmed with what Ford did here.

The new Z71 Off-road Tahoe seems to have accomplished this much better… from an aesthetic perspective at least.

 

[Sighlense]

It looks really good. I'd consider it.

 

[jkburg]

10/15 years ago when my kids were 8/11 and 3/6 maybe but now, no.

 

[lonediver2002]

would like the color, maybe 2022 will have that color and a new trim level Timberline

 

[SevenT]

One word, Nope.

 

[reidski29]

I do like the option, and in years past a used one would have been an consideration. I DO like the higher tow capacity at 5,300 a bunch.

I however, am choosing a roof off, door off Bronco and selling my camper and going back to a tent.

 

[dejones64]

Nah, it's just another suv.

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