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Never thought I'd say this, but it looks pretty good, IMO.
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Idk I think it looks worse than it’s ‘17-18 International counterpart. I’m also concerned that this could be what the Bronco will look like in the front since it’s going to be built onto the Ranger’s chassis. I feel like they need to do more of a box/square like vintage throwback look for the Bronco similar to what the Mustang did back in ‘05. That body style really helped to kickstart sales again for the Mustang as an icon.
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The new Ranger appears to look the way it does because Ford wanted to balance cost and refine the design ever so slightly as not to alienate American midsize truck buyers. This is very much in keeping with the whole "One Ford" mantra installed by Alan Mulally before he stepped down. So, I'm not really surprised it looks the way it does.
The Bronco will be more of a clean slate design since Raj Nair is on record as saying it will be its own model apart from the Everest -which is basically a Ranger turned SUV sold outside of the U.S. I would agree that for the Bronco to be successful, it needs to look like a Bronco, and by that I mean the Bronco I.
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Armycop
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I like this one more than the wimpy looking one in the video. If they develop a Raptor version with a killer suspension, it will give the JT a run for the money. The 2.3 Ecoboost and the 10 Speed automatic may get some pretty high gas mileage too.... is this the Nacho color too???
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2.3 is the only motor, I'm not thrilled about it. Engine works decently well in sporty cars but I can't imagine it'll be any good in a truck.
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The 2.3 makes 310 hp and 350 lb/ft in the Mustang. It will probably equal or better the 2.0T JL.
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Numbers are ok but power delivery is key. Sporty cars can sacrifice low end and live with lag but a "work" truck needs torque on demand. It'll be interesting to see what the Ranger drives like.
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It looks good but more like a 2013 release than a 2019 if you get my meaning
it's handsome but not quite modern looking
Like and update of a long running (world market) model...which it is
it's handsome but not quite modern looking
Like and update of a long running (world market) model...which it is
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If they give it the 2.7 Ecoboost V6 (325hp/400lb/ft tq), a lift/bigger tires and some lockers it will be a beast.
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I think it looks terrible. And this is coming from a Ford guy whose first car was a Mustang (and have owned 7 total Fords).
The one detail that I can't get over is that crazy windshield rake. That thing has more rake than my wife's Mini Cooper. I understand it's for gas mileage but I want my trucks to look like trucks. If I want MPG I'll buy a prius.
If the new Bronco is anything like this I might have to reconsider myself a Mopar guy.
The one detail that I can't get over is that crazy windshield rake. That thing has more rake than my wife's Mini Cooper. I understand it's for gas mileage but I want my trucks to look like trucks. If I want MPG I'll buy a prius.
If the new Bronco is anything like this I might have to reconsider myself a Mopar guy.
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I hate Ford but this is awesome... Mini Raptor! Or Ranger Raptor... Give it a 325 hp/400lb/ft torque 2.7l Ecoboost V6/10 speed auto trans and a $40K price tag...
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