My takeaway (one surprise)

[395N]

Every time I get in my 2 door JL I feel like I'm in a cockpit driving a mini tank. I'm guessing that is how the 2 door Bronco is going to feel.

Can only hope that is the case.

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[elbroncodor]

Complaining about a vehicle specifically designed for off-road not being roomy enough inside is like a person buying a Hummer and complaining that it gets bad fuel milage. Temper your expectations, if you want roomy buy a Raptor.

Not sure I follow your logic here, as the Raptor is also a vehicle designed for off-road?

 

[Jdyount]

Not sure I follow your logic here, as the Raptor is also a vehicle designed for off-road?

A Raptor is wide so you could expect it to be roomy. Also, it wasn't designed specifically for off-road, it's a redesigned F150. You're not gonna put a truck bed on something designed specifically for off-road.... I wouldn't expect a Raptor to be easy to park because it's so wide. Same logic, it is what it is, have realistic expectations.

 

[Broncodave]

Second, clearly you have never had a full size Bronco on the trails. I have (2 of them), and there are lots of trees with paint on them because of it. It's hard to trail full width vehicles anywhere there are trees.

I'm looking for those trees you're talking about. They don't appear to be an issue for me.

 

[Broncodave]

p.s. Looks like they got rid of the "Pick Your Adventure" option on the B&P site.

 

[jaruss01]

Sounds like a lot of ppl aren’t checking the published interior dimensions. Which is surprising given you’re basically ordering sight unseen (minus a small moment of facetime ford has given us). It’s even crazier to me that people are waiting a year plus on a reservation, planning an exit strategy on their current vehicle, extending leases etc etc but are not doing their homework.

 

[530Squatch]

Since we've been tracking this duo for a while now I wish each B6G member could leave little Easter eggs for the next event. A little hidden Stig sticker would be perfect.

I'm sitting in these same two on Saturday for the first time. I expect it to be incredibly roomy based on the dimensions and from seeing the interior while standing next to one last year. I wish they were smaller than current Wranglers, say TJ era would be perfect. I'll be sure to update if I've changed my mind afterwards.

I brought a banana for scale to the event in Roseville (NorCal) on 4/22, but figured y'all wouldn't want that left behind

 

[Broncodave]

Sounds like a lot of ppl aren’t checking the published interior dimensions. Which is surprising given you’re basically ordering sight unseen (minus a small moment of facetime ford has given us). It’s even crazier to me that people are waiting a year plus on a reservation, planning an exit strategy on their current vehicle, extending leases etc etc but are not doing their homework.

What are we supposed to be doing, making mock ups of the interior in our garage? Measurements only go so far. So many variables in a vehicle that gives it its feel. Just knowing dimensions doesn't give you a sense of it.

 

[Jdyount]

I'm looking for those trees you're talking about. They don't appear to be an issue for me.

Then you're not having enough fun...

 

[cmcbronco]

Well, I'll be damned. I checked, and you are right. It's less than an inch difference, but the 4-door has more legroom. I could have sworn I read somewhere or saw that the 2-door had a little more, but I stand corrected.

I got to sit in both the two and four door Broncos at super cel east and honestly the two door back seats feel more roomy than the four door back seats. My brother got back there with me and he agreed. The only problem is getting back there which I still didn’t think was terrible but would be tough for some people I’m sure. And cargo space...ya not so much but that’s not what I’m buying it for. it’ll fit a cooler haha.

I’m in an f150 now and just recently sold my jku that was a placeholder until the bronco came out. I thought the room was comparable but the bronco was more comfortable by far. I really do think Ford nailed this thing but I’m a Ford guy and have been waiting for the day I could own my own modern bronco.

im going with the two door as the proportions are perfection To me, but seeing them both the four door looks great too. Hell maybe I’ll have one of each as I entered to win a four door at super cel east. Fingers crossed lol. Either way I’m ready to get mine!

 

[Sean D]

I sat in a Badlands and First Edition over the weekend. I’m 5’6” and thought there was plenty of room in the front. In fact, I’ll have to sit close to the steering wheel to operate the clutch. Short legs. I wonder if the back seats feel more cramped because of the stadium seating configuration.

 

[Sean D]

I know, click bait.

Took my wife to the Tacoma event today. I knew what to expect from Cactus Gray as I've seen it on the Bronco Sport. I knew what to expect from tire sizes since I've seen 32s (compared to 35s) on Jeeps and other vehicles. I knew what to expect from other aspects of the vehicle from all the pictures, videos and descriptions on B6G.

But what really surprised me was the overall feel of the size of a Bronco. It feels small! And we only got see the 4-door versions! With all the talk about MPGs, I thought we were going to be viewing a bigger rig. I'm 5' 10" and skinny. My wife even smaller. Both of us thought the interior felt a little tight. Certainly not enough to turn me off of buying one, but it was a bit shocking. We both agreed we wouldn't want to do a road trip in the back seats. She said to me that the Bronco looked pretty big on the outside, but on the inside actually felt smaller than her Mazda CX-5 that we drove to the event in. I agreed.

I'm surprised this hasn't been a bigger issue here on B6G. We saw other people getting in the Broncos who were larger than us, and they looked a little crammed in there. I'm hoping Ford will do as other manufacturers have done and grow the vehicle over time. It could stand to be a little bigger.

Other than that, I loved the Bronco. And I am now seriously in love with the black steelies and the Grabbers. Fabulous look! The damn high package is a problem. If I could get the high package on the Black Diamond, I would do that trim in a second.

@Broncodave, I totally agree with you on the Black Diamond with the high package. Add manual.

 

[530Squatch]

What are people supposed be doing, making mock ups of the interior in our garage? Measurements only go so far. So many variables in a vehicle that gives it its feel. Just knowing dimensions doesn't give you a sense of it.

@Broncodave I'm with ya man. I feel for ya for giving your honest take on your view and opinion the first time you got to see these amazing machines. Everyone is coming from a different perspective- that goes for anything in life in general. Your opinions aren't wrong, that's how you saw it. You don't have to defend your opinion to anyone. You seem like a decent bloke (despite the Cx-5 decision... j/k j/k ) and I'd be happy to join up and mash with you on the trails in your Bronco anytime... when we get them in 2027 of course.

 

[Erock]

Any of you people ever been in a Cadillac Escalade?

Nope... but I’ve owned an excursion for the past 13 years. Also drove a ‘96 civic off and on for about 10 years. Going back and forth between those was quite a contrast.

 

[KVK]

I'm 6'5" 275lbs and I thought the bronco felt great, was it as much room as a full size truck? No but it felt very comfortable to me in every way.

Good to hear I’m the same size. I still want to sit in one before ordering.

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