Bronco vs. Wrangler - Door and Roof Removal Comparison by Car and Driver

[Notorious]

Yeah, I agree with you. I had this bronco following me, and I thought it was an fj cruiser at first.

They were. Only because they were trying to deliver this to you:

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[SleepEatJeepRepeat]

You're actually making me think about a Bronco after ordering my 4xe and getting diluted specs today versus what was promised. I'm going to check out a build and look at lead time. I'm in no hurry, have 4 other vehicles.

It’s like late 2022 to get one

 

[SleepEatJeepRepeat]

What folks won’t tell you is that a) they really won’t mind if this new Bronco gets scuffed on trails and b) they’ll probably own a version of this new Bronco as well as the Wrangler.

I would be into having both

 

[Francis405]

That you can remove the fenders easily is pretty interesting. Bronco is definitely looking like real competition.

 

[entropy]

Lots of people think that but I think that it’s because of that meme of a render that was going around, not even the real thing. It’s pretty clear it’s styled after the OG Bronco.

The OG Bronco looks really meh compared to the OG jeep. If I was driving an old willys or an old CJ I would feel pretty badass, on my way to pick up some gals. If I was driving that old Bronco, Id feel like a grandpa on my way to the farm to pick up some raw milk and fresh eggs.

Thats why Jeeps will always look cooler, and that new Bronco will look more like a lego toy in a few years than it does today.

 

[Joe98]

S2000 vs. S600

Didn't Maxwell Smart drive the one on the right?

 

[Headbarcode]

They were. Only because they were trying to deliver this to you:

 

[SirMagnus89]

That you can remove the fenders easily is pretty interesting. Bronco is definitely looking like real competition.

So i have an issue with the whole "Bronco is better because you can take off your fenders at the trail." argument. I saw a video yesterday and the dude was saying that this was a great feature because you could remove the fender flares really quickly and easily so that you can fit into tighter trails...... but yet the tires are equally as wide as the fender flares as well as the mirrors and bumpers..... so how is that useful at all?

It is very cool in terms of modification and body damage repair though, just not trail work.

 

[Mikester86]

All the people that want to remove the doors at the trail, store them in the back and run trails all day, then place the doors back on after.

Are you bringing a wash kit with you to remove all the dust, sand, dirt, mud and other debris from the exposed door openings prior to installing the doors again? Not like the openings will be pristine and you can just slap the clean door back on.

Just something to consider...

 

[rallydefault]

Are you bringing a wash kit with you to remove all the dust, sand, dirt, mud and other debris from the exposed door openings prior to installing the doors again? Not like the openings will be pristine and you can just slap the clean door back on.

Just something to consider...

Sure, but the option is still there for people who would want to do that. How is having the option to put the doors in the back possibly a bad thing? Only the internet would try to spin it that way lol

 

[ThirtyOne]

Sure, but the option is still there for people who would want to do that. How is having the option to put the doors in the back possibly a bad thing? Only the internet would try to spin it that way lol

Yeah. I agree. It's not like you have to store your doors in the back. It's just an option.

 

[Mikester86]

Sure, but the option is still there for people who would want to do that. How is having the option to put the doors in the back possibly a bad thing? Only the internet would try to spin it that way lol

It is an option, and a good thing. I was just making a point that off-roading usually entails a dirty vehicle when done. Just something to consider prior to slapping the doors back on.

 

[Zandcwhite]

The Ford Pygmy was designed and submitted by Ford in 1940.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/20...y-to-go-on-national-historic-vehicle-register

"it wasn't the first submitted" from your article. The pygmy was still a copy of Willys design, it's just the oldest surviving prototype as the Willys is long gone. Being a Ford it likely stopped running long before it could be worn out, thus it's survival.

 

[Zandcwhite]

People talking about the body mounted mirrors folding for tight trails, the problem is even without the mirrors the bronco body is wide by comparison. Sure the overall widths are similar, but the bronco sheet metal is basically track width. The narrow body is one of the things that makes the wrangler great off road. Yes, our fenders are wide due to regulations, but aftermarket/ removable fenders make tight trails a breeze and the tire stick out helps keep the body off trees and rocks. I see a lot of body damage when (maybe if at this point) broncos start following wranglers through trails.

 

[JeezAJeep]

When the novelty wears off with the "new" Bronco, my prediction is Jeep will always be on top. The styling is like no other vehicle, and its been tried on all terrain. I like the looks of the Bronco, but love the looks of the Wrangler. This production may be a good push to FCA to improve on some items and possibly add some nice features to the Wrangler. Those who are part of the new production car just because they want to be different group, I would love to hear their reviews after a few years.

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