I like the new Defender, I've been looking at it, still might go that way. But as you guys have said, reliability is a major concern; maybe an extended warranty? The 6 cylinder supposedly has 395 hp, will go 0-60 in 5.8 seconds, and has a 129 mph top speed. The new Bronco will probably be better...
Yeah, good point, I like it, but much too expensive. Anyone know what motor is expected in the "rugged" version? As others have said, it's got to be some sort of upgraded motor to turn those large tires.(?) Yes, I know they could change the gearing but for a supposed "performance" version just...
This "rugged" version looks good to me so far, isn't this the first suv ever offered from the factory w/ 34" tires. (Except something rare like a Pinzgauer)? So what motor is expected in this "rugged" version? Any info on that yet?
It looks like the bottom of the rear shock mounts are maybe 3" above the lower edge of the rim. Supposedly the tires are 32"-17" wheel =15"/ 2= 7.5" approx. height of one side of the tire, + approx. 3" above lower edge of the wheel=ground to bottom edge of rear shock mount approx. 10.5"?
"I'm just keeping the fact that they brought us the Raptor in my back pocket and with that knowledge, having some faith."
Exactly, brother; there's minimal facts out on the new Bronco and people are already crying and predicting the end!
Thanks for posting the video and pics; so far it looks very good. Very glad for no SFA.
Btw, if no one said it already, the tire size on the prototype, if 255/75-17, are probably 32" tires.
I'm only interested in a "fast"/ "Raptor" version of a Bronco. I wouldn't consider buying a Bronco if its SFA, I have zero interest in rock crawling. I drove an 11' JKUR for 6 years; dealt with the horrible motor/ trans. combination, wandering steering, etc., no real "death wobble", but still...
I think the vehicle in the pics has a fake box on top (to throw off the proportions), or maybe a rack over the whole top (?), I think the final vehicle top (not including any rack) will be maybe 4 or 5 inches lower than what those pics show.
Overall looks good, overall proportions, correct me if...