Bronco Sport Headlamp Efficiency

CycloneCowboy

One of the biggest complaints about modern vehicles is "headlamp efficiency" -- governed by the way lights are desigend into the body and / or by LED configuration. My Xterra has horrible headlamps. In fact, it's one of the main topics in Nissan discussion groups.

This problem has also plagued the Toyota 4Runner and was the reason I took it off my list, although the 2021, top of the line models apparently have high efficiency LED's, although I have not tested them myself.

When I'm storm chasing at night, I need very good headlamps, especially on lonely Texas highways where cattle (or debris) often wander onto the highway. Years ago, a storm chaser was killed when he hit a black cow at night.

Although I don't do much nighttime 4x4 driving, I'm sure good headlamps are also important.

I'm really looking forward to hearing reports of how the Sport's little, round headlamps work, especially how they cast light down the highway in darkness while at highway speeds of 55 to 70mph. Although it's possible to add LED light bars, it's generally unreasonable to use them on highways becuse you have to constantly turn them off to avoid blinding other drivers or face citations. Since the Bronco Sport is a new design, it will be interesting to see. Poor headlamps would be a possible deal breaker for me unless someone manufactures a better configuration if needed.

BuzzyBud

You might consider adding lighting appropriate for on-road driving. I plan to add on-road and off-road lighting to my Bronco using Baja Designs. I have begun the conversation with Paul at Baja Designs ([email protected]) See also (www.bajadesigns.com)

JamesT

Are you talking with them about the Bronco or the Bronco Sport? It would be nice to hear what you learn about lighting. Currently, accessories.ford.com does not have lighting available for either the Bronco Sport or the Bronco.

Also interested in how it will be wired.

CycloneCowboy

One of the biggest complaints about modern vehicles is "headlamp efficiency" -- governed by the way lights are desigend into the body and / or by LED configuration. My Xterra has horrible headlamps. In fact, it's one of the main topics in Nissan discussion groups.

This problem has also plagued the Toyota 4Runner and was the reason I took it off my list, although the 2021, top of the line models apparently have high efficiency LED's, although I have not tested them myself.

When I'm storm chasing at night, I need very good headlamps, especially on lonely Texas highways where cattle (or debris) often wander onto the highway. Years ago, a storm chaser was killed when he hit a black cow at night.

Although I don't do much nighttime 4x4 driving, I'm sure good headlamps are also important.

I'm really looking forward to hearing reports of how the Sport's little, round headlamps work, especially how they cast light down the highway in darkness while at highway speeds of 55 to 70mph. Although it's possible to add LED light bars, it's generally unreasonable to use them on highways becuse you have to constantly turn them off to avoid blinding other drivers or face citations. Since the Bronco Sport is a new design, it will be interesting to see. Poor headlamps would be a possible deal breaker for me unless someone manufactures a better configuration if needed.

TrailReady

There are tons of aftermarket options to see better in the dark.
Some are simple bulb replacements and are a low cost solution!
That said,
There is a video out there of the stock lights at night projecting.
They look very substantial!

By this time owners have them,
What do you think?

CycloneCowboy

One of the biggest complaints about modern vehicles is "headlamp efficiency" -- governed by the way lights are desigend into the body and / or by LED configuration. My Xterra has horrible headlamps. In fact, it's one of the main topics in Nissan discussion groups.

This problem has also plagued the Toyota 4Runner and was the reason I took it off my list, although the 2021, top of the line models apparently have high efficiency LED's, although I have not tested them myself.

When I'm storm chasing at night, I need very good headlamps, especially on lonely Texas highways where cattle (or debris) often wander onto the highway. Years ago, a storm chaser was killed when he hit a black cow at night.

Although I don't do much nighttime 4x4 driving, I'm sure good headlamps are also important.

I'm really looking forward to hearing reports of how the Sport's little, round headlamps work, especially how they cast light down the highway in darkness while at highway speeds of 55 to 70mph. Although it's possible to add LED light bars, it's generally unreasonable to use them on highways becuse you have to constantly turn them off to avoid blinding other drivers or face citations. Since the Bronco Sport is a new design, it will be interesting to see. Poor headlamps would be a possible deal breaker for me unless someone manufactures a better configuration if needed.