Big Question: Is the 2020 Ford Bronco a Cheap Knockoff of New Land Rover Defender?

[TXJeepScientist]

I am seeing pictures of these two vehicles and they both have that same boxy look. Maybe I need some alcohol to see clearly.

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[The_Phew]

Every 4x4 SUV of all time has basically the same two-box shape, with minor variations.

I'm interested in the Bronco because it could potentially offer a manual transmission coupled with a good turbo engine (the 2.3L, or please Dear Lord Baby Jesus, the 2.7L in a Raptor version).

 

[Rogues Gambit]

Every 4x4 SUV of all time has basically the same two-box shape, with minor variations.

I'm interested in the Bronco because it could potentially offer a manual transmission coupled with a good turbo engine (the 2.3L, or please Dear Lord Baby Jesus, the 2.7L in a Raptor version).

 

[Nickp01]

I am seeing pictures of these two vehicles and they both have that same boxy look. Maybe I need some alcohol to see clearly.

If you’ve seen a picture of the Bronco, you know better than any of us since that means you are helping design or build it.

 

[BGP1972]

What? You didn't see it in the movie Rampage?

https://www.motortrend.com/news/sort-new-ford-bronco-co-stars-rock-upcoming-movie/

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[RikFlairWoo]

Ford owns Land Rover now right? When i heard announcements of new Defender and then new Bronco a few years ago I assumed they were sister vehicles.

I hope not but it makes sense.

 

[kre62]

Ford owns Land Rover now right? When i heard announcements of new Defender and then new Bronco a few years ago I assumed they were sister vehicles.

I hope not but it makes sense.

Ford sold land rover in 2008. Thats 12 years ago my man.

 

[jakebrake]

I think More like a cross between the old bronco and the new fj 40.

 

[ODDs]

I think the better question is, what is the new Defender a cheap knock-off of? A Kia? It's certainly not a knock-off of its own legacy.

 

[kre62]

I think the better question is, what is the new Defender a cheap knock-off of? A Kia? It's certainly not a knock-off of its own legacy.

Yeah, talk about a joke. They got everything exactly wrong with that albatross.

crossover/minivan chassis
Soft curves
Independent front and rear suspension on airbags
Wider than a raptor - bad for trails
Dorky droopy eyed looks

what a bomb. I think this is the end of jlr- bankruptcy incoming. Then someone will buy and vow to “return to the roots”

 

[RikFlairWoo]

Ford sold land rover in 2008. Thats 12 years ago my man.

hey "my man" cool, thx for the info. I am into Jeeps and cars so I don't follow Ford closely. All of the new Land Rovers etc look liek Fords so I thought they were still related.

 

[Kluk Ztopolovky]

If you always wanted to marry a car mechanic get a Rover .

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