This is a really good point, and something I didn't really think of. I REALLY hope Ford doesn't force me to get the base Ecoboost 4 or N/A V6 just to have the manual. I'll be pissed if I can't get a TTV6 or V8 with a manual
I hope this isn't dismissive of Ford's "2-piece door" idea that has the structural bars that the door slides off of to keep in place if desired when the door skin is removed
All information given by Ford has pointed to a Mustang-inspired name (as in using a historic Mustang nameplate) and having both a Mustang logo and tri-bar taillights. I think Ford is going to want to make it clear that this abomination is part of the Mustang "brand"
I know the feeling... I currently have my Mustang, a Focus, a ZX2, a 240SX, and will be getting the bronco, plus the wife also plans to get the "baby Bronco"... I'm getting to the point that I'm pretty much out of space for vehicles, so after the new Bronco and BB, I'm gonna have to either start...
Maybe not before, but right now we're currently awaiting an electric Mustang CUV and potentially a Mustang 4 door sedan... so yeah, a Bronco "brand" falls right into that ideology
I would love a 2 door if I wasn't expecting a kid in the coming years, but since I plan to be, it'll be a 4 door for me. But I definitely hope they debut (and continue to make) a 2 door alongside the 4 door
Dream world, you say? Get ready, my dream world usually doesn't sit too well with most of the Bronco nuts on here
F150-based, both in proportions and styling
4 doors with a 2 door option
either a 5.0 or a 2.7... would also consider the 3.0 diesel
6000lb+ towing capacity
MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS A...
Exactly. If I wanted a pickup, I'd buy a pickup. I don't understand why that's so difficult to understand.
But really, Ford may SAY that the Bronco is going to be a direct jeep competitor, but we know it's going to be wider, will likely be longer, and ultimately will not be as off-road capable...
Except, isn’t the former EXACTLY what they’re doing? Taking a ranger and enclosing it to roll out as a bronco...
You midsize diehards crack me up. Midnight is spot on that you guys telling us to “get an expedition” or “put a cab on an F150” is EXACTLY the same thing as if we were to tell you...
One big thing that sticks out to me in the shadow is the cowl bump on the hood... that wasn't on any iteration of the first gen bronco. Also, the dip right in front of the windshield... that tells me that there's a cowl area to tuck away some windshield wipers. That's more of a modern integration
Spare tire: Yes, it does appear fairly narrow... however, you have to remember that the current Ranger only uses a 255 tire... who knows, maybe the Bronco will use an even narrower tire
Gap between fender and bumper: Early Broncos did not have that, at least not in the way depicted by the...
Lol it happens! If only we could go back to the days of expecting trucks to only weigh 3500lbs... hell, modern performance cars have trouble meeting that weight!
Not sure what makes you think the Bronco will weigh any less than 4000lbs considering the lightest variant of the Ranger weighs that much
Regardless, ever heard of Toyota 4 runner? Weighs around 4000lbs, shorter wheelbase than a 4 door wrangler, and still has a 5000lb tow rating
I mean, I'm all for a FSB offering, but it's ridiculous to say that nobody wants a midsize... People who want to do more tight quarters offroading are going to be more attracted to the midsize, whereas people who want something to pull stumps, haul trailers, and carry the whole crew would be...
If I could get it with removable top/doors, taller ride height, and a bit more squared-off profile, then sure! Don't forsee Ford ever offering that on anything but the Bronco, though
I'm not dead set on IFS or live-axle... My current daily is more uncomfortable than just about any car I've ever...