Midnight2d
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If it's true they purchased JK and JKU Rubicons it's a good sign they are serious about making it a serious off roader and not just a muscled up commuter SUV. I can't wait for the next few years..
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They could use the new announced V6 diesel thats going into the F-150 as an option.Good then the Wrangler will have real (and hopefully strong) competition. I bet the Bronco will be an IFS and not have a diesel however. I'm really looking forward to seeing it though.
Well they just introduced the F-150 with new diesel option so I wouldn't be shocked to see the Bronco get the same engine but the Ranger that shares platform with the Bronco will tell us if that happens. If the Ranger comes with a diesel then good bet the Bronco will too.Good then the Wrangler will have real (and hopefully strong) competition. I bet the Bronco will be an IFS and not have a diesel however. I'm really looking forward to seeing it though.
There is a good chance of that for a couple of reasons. 1) Ford could save money by only certifying one motor and 2) Ford knows that the V6 Eco Diesel used in Ram will most likely be used in the JT and JL .... so if they are doing it I see no reason Ford couldn'tWell they just introduced the F-150 with new diesel option so I wouldn't be shocked to see the Bronco get the same engine but the Ranger that shares platform with the Bronco will tell us if that happens. If the Ranger comes with a diesel then good bet the Bronco will too.
Is it based on a whole new platform or current Ranger one?Ford today confirmed the Bronco: http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/a-new-ford-bronco-and-ford-ranger-are-officially-happen-1790972669
Also confirmed Body On Frame construction: http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/the-new-ford-bronco-will-be-a-real-body-on-frame-suv-1790976030
It'll be based on the current Ranger / Everest platform. Both are sold outside the US.Is it based on a whole new platform or current Ranger one?
Guess the last two decades of Wrangler dominance hasn't taught Ford much. If they're really thinking of rebadging the Everest and slapping a Bronco badge on it, with a regular fixed roof and same suspension, it'll compete with the Wrangler only in Ford's marketing brochuresThere was a AMA on Reddit with a "Ford Designer" and here is what he had to say about it:
http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/alleged-ford-designer-drops-juicy-details-on-new-bronco-1791025337
If true it will not be a Wrangler competitor and both the JL and JT should have no problem standing out from the crowds.
Yep! .... I'm disappointed that Bronco name will be wasted on such a vehicle and then when it fails all the management will be like "we should have never bought it back". They have a real opportunity here to take Jeep head on and they are going to waste it.If they're really thinking of rebadging the Everest and slapping a Bronco badge on it, with a regular fixed roof and same suspension, it'll compete with the Wrangler only in Ford's marketing brochures
Question for me after reading that is then what will the Bronco offer that isn't already available on tons of other SUV's? If it has 4 doors, regular independent front suspension, fixed roof, then are they just trying to sell the car based on nothing special but the iconic Bronco name? That my friends is called selling a nameplate outThere was a AMA on Reddit with a "Ford Designer" and here is what he had to say about it:
http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/alleged-ford-designer-drops-juicy-details-on-new-bronco-1791025337
If true it will not be a Wrangler competitor and both the JL and JT should have no problem standing out from the crowds.