Ford Bronco to debut on OJs birthday.

[Big A]

Towing toys and campers is why there will always be a 4 runner, Tacoma and Colorado type vehicle. My Z71 isn’t technically as capable as a Bronco buy I’ve had it offroad in some pretty crazy areas. I don’t need more capable, but I do need towing. If you need to tow you can also look at the Gladiator and Ranger. If you need more offroad and towing there are TRD Pro choices and the ZR2 Bison.

The point is that a sacrifice is to be made, one way or the other. In that same vein, I also came across the new Defender, which can pull 8,500lbs, and has the airbags from the factory, which to me seems to be the closest one can get to the best of both worlds. It also gives me hope that the Bronco tow rating is being underrated initially, and that with the tow package they'll bump up those rookie numbers.

Bronco numbers aside, the new Defender is definitely on my short list too. I personally don't need buggy capability (even though the Rubicon Trail is now in my backyard), would probably prefer the nicer interior, and want the shorter-than-a-truck wheelbase.

https://www.landroverusa.com/vehicles/defender/index.html

[juiceweezl]

Sorry, gents





https://www.motor1.com/news/443697/f...not-happening/

The sad part here to me is that you can't get the 2.7 eco without getting the automatic transmission. I have one reserved, but I want manual and that engine vs. the 4 cyl.

[AnthonyS]

Towing toys and campers is why there will always be a 4 runner, Tacoma and Colorado type vehicle. My Z71 isn’t technically as capable as a Bronco buy I’ve had it offroad in some pretty crazy areas. I don’t need more capable, but I do need towing. If you need to tow you can also look at the Gladiator and Ranger. If you need more offroad and towing there are TRD Pro choices and the ZR2 Bison.

[jw33]

[Strychnine]

Sorry, gents

Ford Bronco Won't Ever Get Factory V8 Option

Even before the Ford Bronco was born this year, talks about a V8 engine residing under its hood have circulated as early as last year. But those speculations were more of wishful thinking rather than an educated guess, and several reports have come out that it's unlikely to happen despite the apparent demand from the enthusiasts.

However, an interview from Muscle Cars & Trucks could potentially be the final nail in the Bronco V8 coffin. According to Ford Global Program Manager Jeff Seaman and Bronco Chief Engineer Eric Loefller, a V8-powered Bronco will not come to fruition – and there are good reasons for that.

Emission regulations are the major issue here, according to Loefller. "We have to manage the CO2 implications of the product. The way the federal requirements are now it’s all shadow area (footprint) based. If you look at the shadow area of a small off-road vehicle, it has a pretty high target from a government perspective in terms of CO2," said Loefller in his interview with Muscle Cars & Trucks.

He also added that refutes the claim of the demand for a Coyote V8 inside a Bronco. According to him, the primary considerations of customers are horsepower, torque, capability, and fuel economy – all of which can be achieved with the Bronco’s 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6. If those primary considerations, as Loefller pointed out, are already covered with the V6, then there's no sense in offering a V8 and pay emission fines in the process. Seaman, on the other hand, is pretty confident with how the EcoBoost V6 would satisfy its future owners, so much so that they won't be wishing for a bigger engine.

A Bronco V8 could still happen, thanks to the abundance of aftermarket companies in the U.S., but that in itself could pose a challenge because of the Bronco's over-the-air updates.

https://www.motor1.com/news/443697/ford-bronco-v8-not-happening/

[Big A]

In the future there will be electric motor powered trailers. This will assist low powered vehicles to haul trailers......

Horsepower isn't an issue for a vehicle like the Bronco, the suspension, wheelbase, overall weight, and in some cases the brakes are the limiting factors more often than pulling power, especially in a flat state like Texas.

[lincolnboy]

In the future there will be electric motor powered trailers. This will assist low powered vehicles to haul trailers......

[John -- '02 HAWK]

Dude, I didn't build the damn thing.

you sure are acting like a market segment manager when you say that what the jeep does is what the segment does and the market cant do anything different just because.

For the record I agree that this isn't the vehicle for towing regularly. But damn if wouldn't it be nice to pull a trailer to an unimproved base camp and then offload the kids toys and then take off to do some trail driving in the fancy 4x4

[dblack1]

Where's the gvwr at?

[Ruffdaddy]

I'm totally fine with that, and can only hope that either the aftermarket comes through, or a big bonus does. The world has too many toys, and I want them all.

I'm sure they will release a towing package at some point for a price premium and with a weight/ride sacrifice. The fact that the first editions sold out twice should give an indicator of customer's willingness to go for the premium options.

I can also see a situation where an exec doesn't want the bronco to compete with a raptor while also sacrificing performance. I really hope that isn't the case here, but I cant say I haven't been in meetings were a project was killed because it would compete with an existing high margin product.

[Big A]

I'm totally fine with that, and can only hope that either the aftermarket comes through, or a big bonus does. The world has too many toys, and I want them all.

[Ruffdaddy]

Im with Henry on this.

I dont understand why it's hard to comprehend that different vehicles are designed for different things. 3500lb tow rating is the exact same as a wrangler and was likely higher than the wrangler when they started the design process.

Edit: To get a higher tow rating you have no choice but to sacrifice offroad performance. I will bet way more people care about theoretical offroad performance than Theoretical towing performance.

[Big A]

Wha?

Dude, I didn't build the damn thing. Its not made to tow a boat or for someone to tow a car to the track. I'm sure it has enough to get you to the camp ground with all the basic shit you need. How much stuff does someone need to go camping, mudding or rock climbing?
You want the new Bronco to tow or enough to bring an orv, what kind of ORV, like a 4-wheeler or ATV? Most people that want do those things will have a truck or big SUV. This new Bronco is for going out and having Jeep type of fun, you want it to tow shit, get you a tow rig, son...

As posted above Henry, there is a segment of the population that would like to be able to do some towing without investing yet another $60k for a tow rig. No, the Bronco is not an F150, but conversely and F150 isn't as of road capable as the Bronco due to it's size, and doesn't offer the doors off experience that the Bronco does. I would argue that the 4-door Bronco is a good in between size, and IMHO the 3,500 tow rating doesn't make sense.

I've got the same issue with the X4 in terms of towing, and am hoping that with a tow package the Bronco will bridge that gap, so that I can get better towing capability along with the upgraded off road capability.

[Rick Modena]

yes everybody has so much choo choo cowskins that they can buy a tow rig just to pull their new bronco, base camp (or boat), and orvs out to the camp grounds. Or even emergency towing 4300 lbs back to civilization, which seems risky on 3500lb cap and turbos

Wha?

Dude, I didn't build the damn thing. Its not made to tow a boat or for someone to tow a car to the track. I'm sure it has enough to get you to the camp ground with all the basic shit you need. How much stuff does someone need to go camping, mudding or rock climbing?
You want the new Bronco to tow or enough to bring an orv, what kind of ORV, like a 4-wheeler or ATV? Most people that want do those things will have a truck or big SUV. This new Bronco is for going out and having Jeep type of fun, you want it to tow shit, get you a tow rig, son...

[Big A]

yes everybody has so much choo choo cowskins that they can buy a tow rig just to pull their new bronco, base camp (or boat), and orvs out to the camp grounds. Or even emergency towing 4300 lbs back to civilization, which seems risky on 3500lb cap and turbos

This is the crux of my problem, I'm a cowskin rig or two behind the curve, and would like to be able to tow a 6k pound boat without needed the expense of a fourth vehicle. Maybe in time there will be an airbag setup available that would make short trips to the lake feasible. Especially if the Bronco Raptor and/or v8 version becomes a reality.