Impressed with BRONCO SPORT

[cdawg65]

I just got home from my local Ford dealership,they had 1 Bronco Sport.This may be the excitement of finally seeing something that says BRONCO after all these years,but I was impressed.It was only a base model with street tires,it was Carbonized Gray,which looks great,but over all I thought it was a great looking suv.I had read someone say it was small,but the one I saw was a very nice sized rig.Somewhere between the escape and explorer maybe.While I was there,3 more guys pulled up and walked around it,one guy was mad that it wasn't the big Bronco,but the other 2 seemed as impressed as I was.
Is anyone else is seeing them at their local lots ?

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[Philly]

I just got home from my local Ford dealership,they had 1 Bronco Sport.This may be the excitement of finally seeing something that says BRONCO after all these years,but I was impressed.It was only a base model with street tires,it was Carbonized Gray,which looks great,but over all I thought it was a great looking suv.I had read someone say it was small,but the one I saw was a very nice sized rig.Somewhere between the escape and explorer maybe.While I was there,3 more guys pulled up and walked around it,one guy was mad that it wasn't the big Bronco,but the other 2 seemed as impressed as I was.
Is anyone else is seeing them at their local lots ?

Saw one at a local dealer yesterday. I always liked the Sport and would definitely drive one... but I like the full size Bronco better.

 

[cdawg65]

Saw one at a local dealer yesterday. I always liked the Sport and would definitely drive one... but I like the full size Bronco better.

I agree.I was just excited to actually see a BRONCO finally.I really liked the sport and unlike the big Bronco,which may be a year away (or more) it was good to see.I still may give it a test drive ?

 

[PSUTE]

Local dealer has one in black, looks sharp...

 

[Headsong]

Saw a cactus yesterday. Impressive little truck. If I didn't want roof and door removal..... 10k less than my BD build.

 

[Boston182]

I saw three at Serramonte Ford here in California. Got up close to two in Cactus Gray and Area 51. Sat in the Bronco Sport Badlands in Shadow Black and loved it. I had a 2011 Escape, back when they were boxy, rugged, and truck-looking. This was better than that. Lots of headroom, build quality was excellent.

I am pretty sure I'll own one someday. But big Bronco comes first.

 

[Edelfin]

My closest dealer has 12! Not sure how many are reserved but that’s what’s on the lot.

The vehicle is perfectly fine and fills in the small SUV market with major off road capabilities. All of the folks saying it’s too small might wanna shop for Tahoes or Tellurides instead. Not sure if they’ve ever been a Jeep, but big boy Bronco isn’t exactly going to be the most spacious either...

 

[Wyo]

Funny how some are complaining the Bronco Sport is too small. I think it'll be a great little trail rig. I've got one ordered and can't wait. I put a deposit down on the 'big' Bronco too but compared to my '68 Bronco that thing is HUGE! Not saying I'm not going to enjoy that one if I decide to convert it to an order but 4x4s have grown way too big anymore for the kinds of trails I grew up on.

 

[Philly]

Funny how some are complaining the Bronco Sport is too small. I think it'll be a great little trail rig. I've got one ordered and can't wait. I put a deposit down on the 'big' Bronco too but compared to my '68 Bronco that thing is HUGE! Not saying I'm not going to enjoy that one if I decide to convert it to an order but 4x4s have grown way too big anymore for the kinds of trails I grew up on.

Totally agree about the size of the big Bronco. It is definitely BIG. I took these pictures earlier today and posted more here.

 

[Wyo]

Just a little comparison:

1968 Bronco vs 2021 Bronco 2dr Sasquatch (and BL) and for fun 2021 Bronco Sport

Wheelbase:
1968: 92
2021: 100.4
2021 Sport: 105.1

Length:
1968: 152.1"
2021: 173.7"
2021 Sport: 172.7"

Width:
1968: 69.1"
2021: 79.3" (76.3" stock BL)
2021 Sport: 74.3"

Track Width:
1968: 57"
2021: 66.9" (65" BL)
2021 Sport: 63.4" Fr/62.8" Rear

Height:
1968: 70.8"
2021: 75.2" (73.8" BL)
2021 Sport: 70.2"-71.4"

Weight:
1968: ~3400
2021: 4319 to 5129
2021 Sport: 3467-3707

 

[TheRealCobraBurnout]

I'm eagerly awaiting my "full size" Bronco! I didn't give the Bronco Sport a second thought until I saw one at my local Dealership. They let me take it for a ride and I was surprised how comfortable it was a large human. Its small but the seats were comfortable for me at least. They are using this one as a Demo with plans to auction off for a charity. Big Bend edition.

I did a vid if anyone wants to check it out (I'm not a professional reviewer so take it for what it is): Bronco Sport test ride

 

[Compta38]

If Ford would have made the 2.0 standard and possibly put the 2.3 or even the 2.7 in Badlands/FE the Sport would have been awesome. I absolutely love the styling and the only part that irks me is how the rear seems a tad short.

 

[cdawg65]

Funny how some are complaining the Bronco Sport is too small. I think it'll be a great little trail rig. I've got one ordered and can't wait. I put a deposit down on the 'big' Bronco too but compared to my '68 Bronco that thing is HUGE! Not saying I'm not going to enjoy that one if I decide to convert it to an order but 4x4s have grown way too big anymore for the kinds of trails I grew up on.

Maybe since I've had so many Bronco2s,but I thought it was a real nice size - not to small or too big.

 

[PSUTE]

Nothing wrong with the Sport, it is the right fit for a lot of folks. May well end up out selling the Bronco...

 

[Evilriderobx]

Maybe since I've had so many Bronco2s,but I thought it was a real nice size - not to small or too big.

i agree just right size

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