Jun 06, 2023
I know this has been talked about on this forum, car reviews, and YouTube posts but I felt like I had to give my opinion after owning a fully loaded 2023 Wildtrak for 1 month and 1265 miles.
First off I think we all know that the bronco in most builds is a very off road focused built SUV. And it is a very good/great off road Focused built SUV, but what I am very impressed with is the on pavement daily driving mannerisms of this off road weapon. I had some reservations about how the bronco would be on a daily driving usage considering it has 35 inch tires, the doors come off, the roof comes off, and it is built for extreme off road use. When I first received my bronco there where 4 roof latches that where not tightened and the wind noise was unbearable and I actually thought I would have to turn it back in, but since I figured that out the high pitched whistling noise has gone away with no leaks, and we have had alot of heavy rain this spring. There is still a slight wind noise at highway speeds, but that is to be expected in a door and roof removable vehicle like the bronco. My bet is that Ford will figure something out for future broncos. Almost guaranteed.
Now onto my real amazement with the bronco. First I hate Jeeps. I have never been a jeep person. I have owned broncos back in the 80's and 90's, and loved them. For the most part I am a pickup truck traditional SUV guy. I currently own a F 150 37 package raptor that I really love and I have always said If I could only own 1 Vehicle it would be the F 150 Raptor because it can literally do everything. And the ride is better than 90 percent of the Luxury SUV'S that are available. Since I have owned the Wildtrak Bronco I have literally driven the raptor 3 times, only to give the bronco a break and compare the differences. 250 miles on the raptor vs. 1260 on the bronco. I don't need to say anything else although I will.
In my opinion the Wildtrak Bronco on pavement rides better than most Luxury Suv's and to get some of these $ 100,000.00 plus SUV'S to ride as good as the Bronco you will have to change the wheels and tires. I'm blown away by how well the bronco rides and how easy it is to drive as a daily driver. And the seats and the seating position is incredible ! I could take this on a 10 hour road trip plus no problem. It may actually be more comfortable as far as the seating than the F 150 raptor. Hard to believe.
In closing this is a great daily driver and I have to give the Ford engineers credit on their suspensions whether it be the F 150's, the SUV'S, or the mustangs. Although I will be curious to see how cold the cab gets in the winter when it is below 30 degrees.
So far I am incredibly impressed and I understand why the bronco was/is the vehicle with the most demand since it was launched. And I went into this somewhat skeptical.
First off I think we all know that the bronco in most builds is a very off road focused built SUV. And it is a very good/great off road Focused built SUV, but what I am very impressed with is the on pavement daily driving mannerisms of this off road weapon. I had some reservations about how the bronco would be on a daily driving usage considering it has 35 inch tires, the doors come off, the roof comes off, and it is built for extreme off road use. When I first received my bronco there where 4 roof latches that where not tightened and the wind noise was unbearable and I actually thought I would have to turn it back in, but since I figured that out the high pitched whistling noise has gone away with no leaks, and we have had alot of heavy rain this spring. There is still a slight wind noise at highway speeds, but that is to be expected in a door and roof removable vehicle like the bronco. My bet is that Ford will figure something out for future broncos. Almost guaranteed.
Now onto my real amazement with the bronco. First I hate Jeeps. I have never been a jeep person. I have owned broncos back in the 80's and 90's, and loved them. For the most part I am a pickup truck traditional SUV guy. I currently own a F 150 37 package raptor that I really love and I have always said If I could only own 1 Vehicle it would be the F 150 Raptor because it can literally do everything. And the ride is better than 90 percent of the Luxury SUV'S that are available. Since I have owned the Wildtrak Bronco I have literally driven the raptor 3 times, only to give the bronco a break and compare the differences. 250 miles on the raptor vs. 1260 on the bronco. I don't need to say anything else although I will.
In my opinion the Wildtrak Bronco on pavement rides better than most Luxury Suv's and to get some of these $ 100,000.00 plus SUV'S to ride as good as the Bronco you will have to change the wheels and tires. I'm blown away by how well the bronco rides and how easy it is to drive as a daily driver. And the seats and the seating position is incredible ! I could take this on a 10 hour road trip plus no problem. It may actually be more comfortable as far as the seating than the F 150 raptor. Hard to believe.
In closing this is a great daily driver and I have to give the Ford engineers credit on their suspensions whether it be the F 150's, the SUV'S, or the mustangs. Although I will be curious to see how cold the cab gets in the winter when it is below 30 degrees.
So far I am incredibly impressed and I understand why the bronco was/is the vehicle with the most demand since it was launched. And I went into this somewhat skeptical.
Sven, Bluestreak57
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