Apr 04, 2021
I was able to view, touch, sit in, etc. the new Bronco today at Sheehy Ford in Richmond, VA and I wanted to share my first impressions. Many thanks to Sheehy Ford for a great event and a little bit of swag even though I did not order through them. So here goes!
BLUF (Bottom Line Upfront): Wow! It is well worth the wait.
Broncos: BD Sasquatch, 4DR in AMB; BL Non-Sas, 4DR in Iconic Silver
Stance: Classy, Confident, Capable
Exterior: From the front it has a very full and almost imposing look. It is minimal with a classic yet modern feel.
Interior: Front seat area is more like a cockpit. It is functional and very well laid out. The front seats felt just as good as my Volvo XC60, and that is saying a lot! The rear is roomy and open. The MGV seats felt very soft but durable and almost cool to the touch; more like soft leather than other vinyls that I have have seen in vehicles. The cargo area maximizes the space very well and the swing gate opening is very wide.
Pros: There is a very good balance between design and functionality, form and function. This is a vehicular multi-tool. Every space and component seems to contribute to its utility.
Cons: Ok, if I have to! The unknowns - reliability and durability. Aesthetically and for practicality sake I cannot do the soft top.
Wife and Daughter's Impressions: Nice looking, Symmetrical, Accessible and Comfortable
Compared to Wrangler: Night and day difference in the system integration, accessibility and comfort. The Wrangler in comparison (IMHO) is instantly antiquated, tight and the space is not used as efficiently. This is not a one up on Wrangler but a reinterpretation. I see elements of the Wrangler, 4Runner, Land Rover and others in this package. While it may appear a lot like a Wrangler in configuration the Bronco differentiates itself immediately. The Bronco makes use of everything that is available right now without having to bow to the technological gods of the past. Ok, that might get me some flak but it is my honest opinion.
Conclusion: This Bronco is a big promise from Ford and big promises demand big follow through. Ford must remain focused for years to come to reestablish the Bronco and keep it competitive and from all I see I think they are committed.
Saddle up, it is going to be a Wild Ride!
BLUF (Bottom Line Upfront): Wow! It is well worth the wait.
Broncos: BD Sasquatch, 4DR in AMB; BL Non-Sas, 4DR in Iconic Silver
Stance: Classy, Confident, Capable
Exterior: From the front it has a very full and almost imposing look. It is minimal with a classic yet modern feel.
Interior: Front seat area is more like a cockpit. It is functional and very well laid out. The front seats felt just as good as my Volvo XC60, and that is saying a lot! The rear is roomy and open. The MGV seats felt very soft but durable and almost cool to the touch; more like soft leather than other vinyls that I have have seen in vehicles. The cargo area maximizes the space very well and the swing gate opening is very wide.
Pros: There is a very good balance between design and functionality, form and function. This is a vehicular multi-tool. Every space and component seems to contribute to its utility.
Cons: Ok, if I have to! The unknowns - reliability and durability. Aesthetically and for practicality sake I cannot do the soft top.
Wife and Daughter's Impressions: Nice looking, Symmetrical, Accessible and Comfortable
Compared to Wrangler: Night and day difference in the system integration, accessibility and comfort. The Wrangler in comparison (IMHO) is instantly antiquated, tight and the space is not used as efficiently. This is not a one up on Wrangler but a reinterpretation. I see elements of the Wrangler, 4Runner, Land Rover and others in this package. While it may appear a lot like a Wrangler in configuration the Bronco differentiates itself immediately. The Bronco makes use of everything that is available right now without having to bow to the technological gods of the past. Ok, that might get me some flak but it is my honest opinion.
Conclusion: This Bronco is a big promise from Ford and big promises demand big follow through. Ford must remain focused for years to come to reestablish the Bronco and keep it competitive and from all I see I think they are committed.
Saddle up, it is going to be a Wild Ride!
4DR OBX, A51, 2.3L/Auto, Soft Top, High Package, 4.27 Locking Rear Diff, AUX Switches
Reserved: 7/14/20, Ordered: 1/29/21, Built: 9/7/21, Assumed the Reins: 9/14/21
Reserved: 7/14/20, Ordered: 1/29/21, Built: 9/7/21, Assumed the Reins: 9/14/21
Bronc96, Pattertj
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