TeraFlex Drives 2021 Bronco and prefers Jeep

[Outrun]

17mpg over 2100 miles mostly highway on the smaller tires with the 2.3 Bronco. His diesel Jeep on 40s gets 20mpg.

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[aldo98229]

"...and those handles on the hood...not sure what they are...I guess they give you a good point of reference before you smash that fender into a rock..."

Gotta love Dennis...!

 

[TxJeepers]

No surprise, Teraflex been doing Jeeps for like 30 years.

 

[aldo98229]

Yup. And so have millions of other Jeep owners.

I think Ford is going to find it hard to dislodge owners who love their Jeep.

The low-hanging fruit will be Wrangler lessees who are looking for the next cool thing to drive for the next couple years.

 

[aro]

The low-hanging fruit will be Wrangler lessees who are looking for the next cool thing to drive for the next couple years.

Which could be a pretty high number. It's safe to assume that the Bronco will affect Wrangler sales, but what about eating into the 4Runner numbers?

 

[SilverSurfer]

The Bronco's mpg is horrific to say the least. It will be its Achilles heal.

 

[JTsGarage]

Yup. And so have millions of other Jeep owners.

I think Ford is going to find it hard to dislodge owners who love their Jeep.

The low-hanging fruit will be Wrangler lessees who are looking for the next cool thing to drive for the next couple years.

Jeep Gladiator owner here and previous JKU owner. My wife and I made a reservation early on for a Bronco because it seemed really impressive. Fast-forward a year and I've just now recently had an opportunity to test drive the proper "big" Bronco. After driving it, there was just something missing compared to a Jeep. And I don't consider myself a huge Jeep fanboy but maybe unconsciously I am. The Bronco was nice but it felt like a Walmart Jeep. More like a modern SUV or pick-up, which may make for a better daily driver but definitely loses the old-school charm in the process. Even little design details like the Easter eggs weren't as fun because in the back of my mind I knew Ford had copied it from Jeep. Maybe if the Bronco had a tailgate that dropped down like the original Bronco that would make it more distinctive, I don't know. I think Ford probably hit their target with the Bronco but it's missing the soul of a Jeep.

 

[VooDoo1]

Best comment... "Great little ride for the wife to take the kids to school"

 

[aldo98229]

Jeep Gladiator owner here and previous JKU owner. My wife and I made a reservation early on for a Bronco because it seemed really impressive. Fast-forward a year and I've just now recently had an opportunity to test drive the proper "big" Bronco. After driving it, there was just something missing compared to a Jeep. And I don't consider myself a huge Jeep fanboy but maybe unconsciously I am. The Bronco was nice but it felt like a Walmart Jeep. More like a modern SUV or pick-up, which may make for a better daily driver but definitely loses the old-school charm in the process. Even little design details like the Easter eggs weren't as fun because in the back of my mind I knew Ford had copied it from Jeep. Maybe if the Bronco had a tailgate that dropped down like the original Bronco that would make it more distinctive, I don't know. I think Ford probably hit their target with the Bronco but it's missing the soul of a Jeep.

The competition, be Toyota FJ Cruiser, 4Runner, Nissan Xterra, or Ford Bronco, always start from the same premise: that Wrangler’s suspension is outdated and needs to be modernized.

But what makes Wrangler so unique is precisely its combination of solid axles and Quadra-Coil suspension. The same features that make our heads bob side-to-side on the trails and the steering wander all over the road, give Wrangler its great articulation and that gratifying feeling of capability. Without them, Wrangler would drive and feel just like anything else on the road.

You either love the way Wrangler drives and feels or you don’t. If you love it, then there just isn’t anything else like it.

I tried to move on from Wranglers twice before. Both times I missed it so dearly I was back within six months.

A number of Wrangler owners will move on and never look back. Others will trade in their Wrangler for a Bronco, lured by the promise of improved on-road handling and comfort, only to realize a few months later that Bronco doesn’t feel nearly as special. A core group of Jeep owners will stay put.

I learned my lesson and have come to terms with the fact that there will always need to be a Wrangler in my garage. And I’m fine with that.

 

[jludave]

"I didn't get sticky."

Now there's a reason to run out and buy a Bronco.

 

[Richtor]

He’s comparing mileage to a diesel? Why doesn’t he compare mpg to the 392? I got 16-17 all day from my 2dr JK rubi in the hwy.


Not surprised by the review, they are not going to be offering lifts since it’s ifs. Too difficult and costly.

 

[mastrcruse]

Pretty cool video. All in all - I think the bronco will be out with us Jeepers and I look forward to it. Its inferior and superior in some ways vs. the Jeep. I look forward to seeing what the aftermarket community does with it. Hopefully it becomes something that pushes the boundaries!

 

[aldo98229]

He’s comparing mileage to a diesel? Why doesn’t he compare mpg to the 392? I got 16-17 all day from my 2dr JK rubi in the hwy.


Not surprised by the review, they are not going to be offering lifts since it’s ifs. Too difficult and costly.

Hahaha!

Watching that video I was thinking "Man, Dennis is really blowing his chances of supplying lifts for Bronco..."

But then again, Dennis probably took a look at that IFS and said "F**k this shit..."

 

[aldo98229]

He’s comparing mileage to a diesel? Why doesn’t he compare mpg to the 392? I got 16-17 all day from my 2dr JK rubi in the hwy.


Not surprised by the review, they are not going to be offering lifts since it’s ifs. Too difficult and costly.

I am pretty sure a Wrangler with the 2.0T on 30-inch tires, the closest to that Bronco, would have gotten 25 MPG on the freeway.

There's got to be a good 1,000 lb difference between a base Wrangler and a 4-door Bronco.

 

[Richtor]

I am pretty sure a Wrangler with the 2.0T on 30-inch tires, the closest to that Bronco, would have gotten 25 MPG on the freeway.

There's got to be a good 1,000 lb difference between a base Wrangler and a 4-door Bronco.

What does the 2.0 get going 80?

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