Will there be a 4x2 Bronco?

[Scott2373]

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[SuperFord]

No!

(I used to date a girl who moved from Florida and drove a 2WD “4-Runner”)

 

[Jdyount]

I feel like you may be just stirring crap with this thread.

Maybe they'll make a 2wd Bronco Sport for you....

 

[BR0NCO]

Then don’t use 4x4 and accept the fact that you’ll get 1 less mile out of a tank of gas

 

[Deleted member 12876]

No

 

[Drex]

I feel like you may be just stirring crap with this thread.

Maybe they'll make a 2wd Bronco Sport for you....

While I am not immune from the simple joy of stirring up the shit pot (and leaving before I have to lick the spoon), I think he is serious. A friend of mine had a 4x2 4Runner for nearly 20 years. The thing was indestructible, carried what she needed, and got around really well in the conditions she encountered. Was a great station wagon with ground clearance.

Some folks want a cheaper Bronco (pseudo-convertible) look who have zero need for 4wd, although I don't see it getting any cheaper than a base even if a 4x2. Having said that; the Bronco is too specialized, too many compromises for a road vehicle if you don't need AWD or 4WD. It would be difficult to think of a business case for Ford to make one. Sorry OP, just not in the cards for you.

 

[redvettx2]

Price point, rental companies and fleet purchases for corporations. It would sell. You take out the front axel, transfer case etc. It gets a couple of K cheaper and lighter. And the OP is correct. You would be amazed where you can take a 2wd rig with decent tires. Places many people will not take there 4x4.

 

[Jdyount]

While I am not immune from the simple joy of stirring up the shit pot (and leaving before I have to lick the spoon), I think he is serious. A friend of mine had a 4x2 4Runner for nearly 20 years. The thing was indestructible, carried what she needed, and got around really well in the conditions she encountered. Was a great station wagon with ground clearance.

Some folks want a cheaper Bronco (pseudo-convertible) look who have zero need for 4wd, although I don't see it getting any cheaper than a base even if a 4x2. Having said that; the Bronco is too specialized, too many compromises for a road vehicle if you don't need AWD or 4WD. It would be difficult to think of a business case for Ford to make one. Sorry OP, just not in the cards for you.

I don't think a 2wd Bronco makes any sense in any situation. Like you said, it is too specialized.

While I understand "to each their own" and that everyone has their reasons for wanting what they want, personally I don't subscribe to the "buy something solely for looks" thought process. If you're worried about MPG, don't buy a Bronco. Even a neutered 2wd Bronco would get crappy MPG. Go buy a Maverick if that's what you want.

Not to mention the fact that there has never been a Bronco with 2wd (the Bronco II is an abomination and doesn't count).

 

[Rahkmalla]

personally I don't subscribe to the "buy something solely for looks" thought process.

I'm willing to guess 90% of all vehicles are bought for looks. I might be underestimating. But take the wrangler as a case study: tons of them never see anything more challenging than snow.

That being said... ford barely wants to build 2doors, you think they want to build a 2wd? This is a company that gave up on sedans because they weren't profitable enough. Highly doubt they would ever dedicate resources to making the Bronco cheaper for an incredibly small market segment.

 

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[spyderman01]

I think the original JK Unlimited had a 2WD version. Not many people bought those and it was quickly abandoned.

 

[Jdyount]

I'm willing to guess 90% of all vehicles are bought for looks. I might be underestimating. But take the wrangler as a case study: tons of them never see anything more challenging than snow.

That being said... ford barely wants to build 2doors, you think they want to build a 2wd? This is a company that gave up on sedans because they weren't profitable enough. Highly doubt they would ever dedicate resources to making the Bronco cheaper for an incredibly small market segment.

I agree, a very high percentage of Jeeps and Broncos are more than likely bought primarily for looks. I would also say that a very high percentage of Broncos and Jeeps really don't need 4wd because it NEVER gets used. I don't like it, but at least those Jeeps and Broncos have a chance to live second lives with someone else who will let them run free...

My friend keeps giving me a hard time, "you're not gonna take that $63k vehicle out and off-road it". My response is why the hell would I buy a vehicle with front and rear lockers and 4.70 gears and NOT off-road it? He'll find out Saturday, my Bronco came in Monday and I WILL be at the rock park on the first day I can be... It's gonna be fun, he hasn't ever been out there so IMA make sure he gets the full effect. I guarantee he says "no way it can do that" right before I sent it.

 

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[Silver-Bolt]

2wd for an off road rig??? lol. 2wd would allow for more suspension travel.

2wd in action.

 

[Raptor911]

How much do you want to bet that if Ford made the base 2-WD and then made the customer go up a trim or 2 to get 4-WD at a significant higher price, bronco6g would lose it. You would complain why ford cheap out and did not give the base 4-WD

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