2021 Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport
12-05-20, 07:05 PM
#437
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What screws up the Bronco's looks, IMO, are all these pictures of it running around without the side doors. Unless someone really wants a nice breeze coming through the cabin (along with a lot more noise), I'm not sure who would want to drive like that or why, 
although I admittedly see some Jeep Wranglers that way also.
although I admittedly see some Jeep Wranglers that way also.
12-05-20, 07:09 PM
#438
Yes, I understand that part of it, but the Bronco Sport, Big-Bend package or not, is simply not as much of an off-roader as the truck-based Bronco itself. It's more or less like trying to turn a Jeep Compass into a Wrangler (which one cannot do) by just adding a tough-sounding trim-package.
Having said that, though, it will probably help with sales in Texas, as a lot of people these days simply buy on image alone. Big Bend Park itself, though, is no mere image...it is a beautiful place, with some of the best scenery in the state.
Having said that, though, it will probably help with sales in Texas, as a lot of people these days simply buy on image alone. Big Bend Park itself, though, is no mere image...it is a beautiful place, with some of the best scenery in the state.
It's not targeting about targeting Texas sales.
And the Bronco Sport is proving to be pretty capable
12-05-20, 07:13 PM
#439
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12-05-20, 10:52 PM
#440
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Love the new Bronco Sport. It is nothing more than an modern Nissan Xterra. I predict this vehicle will do extremely well, which proves Nissan and the other brands totally missed out on a very easy and profitable niche market.
12-06-20, 01:15 AM
#441
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The Bronco Sport is a somewhat beefed-up version of the Escape, a FWD-based AWD unibody CUV that as a result will be extremely difficult to modify to increase its capabilities. Not really the same thing at all.
12-06-20, 03:28 AM
#442
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No, despite the image and ads, they are not the same by any means. The XTerra was a true truck-based BOF off-roader., where, as geko29 correctly states, the Bronco Sport is an Escape platform with some modifications for limited off-road use. However, I do agree with you that the Bronco Sport will do very well, for several reasons.
Now, the larger Bronco.......different story. It is a true Mountain Goat.
12-06-20, 10:46 AM
#443
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No way. The Sport is just another crossover in a world of crossovers. Fine for suburban soccer moms I guess, but not much else. I much prefer the BOF Bronco.
Have you ever been off-roading?
What screws up the Bronco's looks, IMO, are all these pictures of it running around without the side doors. Unless someone really wants a nice breeze coming through the cabin (along with a lot more noise), I'm not sure who would want to drive like that or why, although I admittedly see some Jeep Wranglers that way also.
although I admittedly see some Jeep Wranglers that way also.
12-06-20, 06:29 PM
#444
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Have you ever been off-roading?
12-06-20, 07:39 PM
#445
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My comments about the Xterra and Bronco Sport pertain to the image and intent, not the mechanicals or what lays underneath. Both were intended to be affordable sport/adventure-mobiles for suburbia. Same raison d'etre.
12-06-20, 08:39 PM
#446
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Images are not always accurate....particularly in ads. Sometimes one has to look under the skin.
12-06-20, 09:00 PM
#447
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Since the thread is about a trim level (big bend) for the bronco SPORT, which apparently is also available for the bigger non-sport bronco, not really sure what this thread is for.
and the bronco sport, being a beefed up escape, is a total faker but the proles will buy and ford's accountants will be happy.
and the bronco sport, being a beefed up escape, is a total faker but the proles will buy and ford's accountants will be happy.
12-06-20, 09:16 PM
#448
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and the bronco sport, being a beefed up escape, is a total faker but the proles will buy and ford's accountants will be happy.
12-06-20, 10:01 PM
#449
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12-07-20, 09:00 AM
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well doug demuro likes the bronco sport a lot, for what it is.
but then he loves boxy off roaders even though he didn't take it off road. at all.
but then he loves boxy off roaders even though he didn't take it off road. at all.