“Plastic” Interior

[BroncoUNC]

well it does have cheap plastics compared to Jeep (at $60K level)

Yeah, that was my initial impression as well. The plastic in the Bronco at the event we went to made my JL Wrangler feel like a Range Rover. I’ll get used to it I’m sure.

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[JohnnyVistas]

Seems just fine for it’s main function. I compare it to my current family car and it works save for lacking a few more storage areas. This early interior pictures shows its clean functional lines

Here is my current RAV4 interior to compare:

 

[markregel]

It's pretty bad. The upper dash and upper door inserts are most noticeable. I cant remember the last vehicle I've been in that had a true hard plastic, knock hollow upper dash. Theres always some degree of injection mold to soften this up some. At least on OBX and up, the upper door inserts are replaced by a slightly better material (that's the only difference across the trims in term of material BTW). But the upper dash is very bothersome. I'll live with it. But i think deep down it bothers me the most since its such a glaring item, that I know it will be swapped out with something better in a couple years. Same goes for the rear A/C vents. Its like an obvious 1st year omission.

Ever take apart an injected molded dash? Nearly impossible. Ever see one after the airbags have blown? Total garbage. My 65 Plymouth had sheet metal you could unscrew. Even it its hard plastic now it would be way better than soft touch crap. The Bronco does have HVAC vents under the seat, same as my Mazda does. Works great.

 

[markregel]

well it does have cheap plastics compared to Jeep (at $60K level)

I was jus t in a jeep -- from the photos I like the Bronco a LOT better.

 

[markregel]

Seems just fine for it’s main function. I compare it to my current family car and it works save for lacking a few more storage areas. This early interior pictures shows its clean functional lines

Here is my current RAV4 interior to compare:

Gorgeous! Ford hit the dash out of the park! Straight and simple like it should be. I for one am glad Ford didn't resort to gimmicks like foam or injection molding just to fool some into thinking its high quality.

 

[markregel]

I think this will be an easy way Ford can make future model years stand out without much effort or cost on their part. Have a better looking / feeling dash on the 2022 or 2023. Sure, they could have done it now, but they probably want to hold off to have something to set future years apart.

Having said that, I do agree that it looks cheap, and they could have done a better job with it... my buddy's gladiator rubicon interior looks great by comparison. But Jeep has been working on incremental improvements for years. For the first model year Bronco, i kind of expected to get the bare bones version to start.

I can't comment on feeling, but looking at photos of both Wrangler and Bronco I like the looks of the Bronco way better. Just my opinion of course.

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

Anyone have real close-up photos of the textures of the various plastics. Would be nice to have photos added to the post. Just for the halibut!!!

 

[R11]

I am pretty sure this is what duct tape was invented for. Two strips. Easy peasy

 

[Mcfly]

Let’s ask Ford who outfitted the reveal Bronco below - I’d talk to these guys for sure.

 

[markregel]

Great comparison and helps me appreciate that the Bronco has A LOT fewer nooks, crannies and joints to collect and hold the desert dust. It will be much easier to keep clean--especially compared to the Jeep dash. I'll take utilitarian please!

Right on that is what I noticed too.

 

[navi]

Of course quality matters, but things like wood and metal accents and soft touch is Perceived, not Real Quality. Real quality is how well it holds up and lasts.

Quality is JOB ONE!
(except for door handles, leather seats, and dash)

 

[navi]

Yeah, that was my initial impression as well. The plastic in the Bronco at the event we went to made my JL Wrangler feel like a Range Rover. I’ll get used to it I’m sure.

shhhh, cheap plastic means TOUGH plastic.

 

[navi]

Seems just fine for it’s main function. I compare it to my current family car and it works save for lacking a few more storage areas. This early interior pictures shows its clean functional lines

Here is my current RAV4 interior to compare:

yeah the RAV4 interior has a good fit and finish. It is durable too.
Maybe Ford can "borrow" Toyota's plastic manufacturer for MY23.

 

[markregel]

Quality is JOB ONE!
(except for door handles, leather seats, and dash)

Some people are impressed by glued on wood, not me.

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