Looks Like Ford Bronco is Serious About Taking on the Wrangler

[Rogues Gambit]

I'm feeling like this might be a stupid question, but why are we seeing the frumpy ranger/short bus raptors instead of cameoed legit versions at this point?

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[Bryce]

I'm feeling like this might be a stupid question, but why are we seeing the frumpy ranger/short bus raptors instead of cameoed legit versions at this point?

It's still vaporware. The Ranger got delayed and and that pushed back the Bronco. That one link I posted looks like they may be changing stuff more, making more delays.

Glad I didn't wait. I'll keep my 35YO Bronco II and enjoy my JLUR

 

[PavementWarrior]

I'm feeling like this might be a stupid question, but why are we seeing the frumpy ranger/short bus raptors instead of cameoed legit versions at this point?

Cause engine and transmission are ready to worked on and rest is not. This is standard engineering, otherwise if you wait for everything you get even mroe delays.

The guy refining software for transmission probably jsut needs tires and drive train and weight to be in expected configuration. LEss pcm updates later the better they get it early.

 

[Stampede.Offroad]

I'm feeling like this might be a stupid question, but why are we seeing the frumpy ranger/short bus raptors instead of cameoed legit versions at this point?

Because its still ~15-18 months away from production.

If we have the same lack of info a year from now, then there's a big problem.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

Damn, that long from production huh?

Makes sense, hopefully it'll be worth it in the end

 

[Stampede.Offroad]

A test mule next to a 2-door Wrangler Sport on the road for general size comparison. It's still sporting that hideous frankenRanger camouflage body.



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[lumberjack357]

Test mule out again...

 

[Rogues Gambit]

You'd think they'd do better than that frumpy looking mule

You guys explained why it is, but still

 

[Rogues Gambit]

Mules are not made or operated for aesthetics.

Makes me wanna see a rendering

Figure by the time I get my girl, my friend will have a deposit on one of these

 

[jeepingib]

Makes me wanna see a rendering

Figure by the time I get my girl, my friend will have a deposit on one of these

There are a ton of renderings out there, but we have no idea how accurate they are. And they vary wildly from one to another.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

There are a ton of renderings out there, but we have no idea how accurate they are. And they vary wildly from one to another.

What it should look like

 

[digitalbliss]

What it should look like

Doesn't look like competition for a Wrangler at all.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

Doesn't look like competition for a Wrangler at all.

Don't tell my friend that, I want him to think he has a chance

 

[Tyrantresister]

Ok I guess lol

@5c0073r Why don't you give us some details of what you saw and how long ago did you see it?

 

[bwright1818]

IMHO, that IS pretty hideous. Looks as much like an IH Scout, as it does a Bronco.The front sheet metal is so far removed from a current Ranger that it seems impractical for Ford to build it looking like that. However, some of the super-rich people in my area are showing up with restored 70s-ear Broncos that look a little like that. Maybe that's the market they would be looking at...? The only similarity to a Wrangler would be that they are both aerodynamic bricks.

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