Try to buy an original Bronco, which is the idea behind the Sport. the original was better than the Jeepster, maybe better than the Scout. After seeing the review I would like one. People are into these vehicles now, good planning by Ford to diversify more. I like the old names coming back.
2021 Ford Bronco Sport
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The original Bronco is the idea behind the "full size" Ranger based version that is due to maybe come out this summer, though rough styling cues, drivetrain orientation, and 4WD are really the only similarity.
The Sport is just a boxy small CUV Ford is putting the name on because it will sell.
I can already see the confusion at Autozone...
"So is that a Bronco or Bronco Sport? Regular Bronco?" *proceeds to look up the parts for wrong vehicle anyway*
"So is that a Bronco or Bronco Sport? Regular Bronco?" *proceeds to look up the parts for wrong vehicle anyway*
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It be nice to see one in person,seeing all the hoopla online is so boring 
The original Bronco is not large. I had a 71 Jeepster Commando SC1 and wished I had the Bronco with the v8. Too bad I basically gave it away with 43k original and in perfect rust free condition. The Buick derived v6 was spritely enough though. The later Broncos were large, I had one of those too. Pretty decent vehicles but lost popularity, now it’s back again. A 96 Bronco in mint shape wouldn’t be bad to have around.
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The Bronco II reminds me of the Mustang II
It is already happening. People wanting to order accessories that aren't yet available for a vehicle they ordered but hasn't even received an allocation yet.
That's why I put full size in quotes, it's not full size like an F-Series Bronco.
This is what's coming out this summer (maybe)...
It is body on frame, longitudinal drivetrain, largely Ranger based, and Ecoboost 2.3 I4 or 2.7 V6. This one is just called "Bronco," no Sport.
I know someone with a pre-order for a First Edition and am excited to see it, if it ever comes out. While I wish it was a little more business/comfort (like 90s models) and a little less Tonka truck, I am interested in a body on frame Ford SUV and might consider a steel wheel base model in a couple years. I'd change the wheels, but keep it as non-brodozer as possible.
Then again for the price, I could just get a real Bronco with some class...
Small Rugged SUVs Face Off! Ford Bronco Sport Badlands vs. Jeep Compass Trailhawk
If you want to drive out of the showroom and onto the trail in a small SUV, should you choose the Jeep Compass Trailhawk or the Ford Bronco Sport Badlands?
I wonder what will happen as gas starts creeping back up. I already notice the fuel prices increasing in my area. Yeah, many people are working from home, but I still know a lot of people who aren't.
Kinda like Porsche stamping their name on an SUV. Face it, them selling an SUV saved the brand and allowed them to keep building 911's. So why not make the masses pay so you can make bank and keep building some cool things now and then.
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My son made a deposit on a Sport … Area 51 color … he could not qualify for a loan on an upper Bronco.
I explained the difference and will swap him a day for my Rubicon if he’s nervous about taking it down to the coast.
… yesterday it was rutted up bad … but they’ll work on a section soon … it sure beats a car down there
… also gets decent MPG and power with the small turbo engine …
I explained the difference and will swap him a day for my Rubicon if he’s nervous about taking it down to the coast.
… yesterday it was rutted up bad … but they’ll work on a section soon … it sure beats a car down there
… also gets decent MPG and power with the small turbo engine …
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"I think I heard" is usually not a source for reliable or accurate information. But yes, the Bronco Sport shares quite a bit with the 2021 Escape. But here's more info: https://www.motortrend.com/news/202...S6TXmUSsm_RMsfCjofBaJ6VwVA3VwGSTXAEwAdfzVjVXU
Nice picture of the first gen and sixth gen 01RangerXL!
It shows me Ford was paying attention to the critical things in the newest Bronco. The gen 1 was okay, but really came into their own with better suspension and tires. Clearly the sixth gen has a lot of that built in.
It shows me Ford was paying attention to the critical things in the newest Bronco. The gen 1 was okay, but really came into their own with better suspension and tires. Clearly the sixth gen has a lot of that built in.
orig bronco was better than jeepster and scout. .
That was my way of saying it's not gospel - I.E. I'm not going to post links, cite sources, etc. take it for what it's worth.
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