4runner vs the new Ford bronco

PS, I'm not the one from Nor Cal (aka "the Socialist Republic of California")

 

Okay, been watching up on the Bronco.
1. 3,500# tow capacity...?
2. No rear window roll down...?
3. Can this IFS support a snowplow?
All practical questions (I know I just want a roll down back window).
A bit more towing and it is a real workhorse again (no pun intended).
I want a 2 door! I would need to drive one but to add to the wife's T4R...
Is that bad?

 

well thats ok I dont get out much except to the mountains...or the ocean, or lakes, or rivers, or redwood forests.

 

3500 tow is same as Jeep (more in some cases)
No rear window roll down same as Jeep

Just from the rear design, you can tell they are targeting Jeep owners. Tough to compare against 4Runner since it's a different class.

 

I still can't get over those fender flares. Total fail, IMO.

Why didn't they just make the body wider?

 

Agreed.

 

Now, if you can take those fenders off and run a tall skinny, that wouldn’t be bad.

 

285/75/17 would be boss...

 

So true, its disgusting what the heck was the designing team thinking yikes

 

So mall crawlers won't get door dings and the off roaders won't need to worry about trail rash as much??

 

I would have those things ripped apart in the first month. Scrub Oaks are almost as unforgiving as a boulder out west.

 

If it hasn’t been said already, Sasquatch upgrades are legit, that’s what’s the TRD Pro should have been.

 

Its a joint venture between Toyota and Jeep

 

Is there an echo in here? Can't say I've ever been a fan of smurf blue.

 

Ya I missed that earlier in the thread, thanks for pointing it out

 

I know I was kind of a jerk, just having a little fun with ya. By the way if I didn't say it earlier in the year, Welcome!

 

See, if they had only gone with the fender flares in this picture, it would have looked 1000% better.

 

No I was just pushing back, no thought of you being a jerk. thanks for the welcome!

 

Uggghhhh yea, NO

 

TOOO MUCH BLOOO

 

So honestly people , is the 2021 ford bronco the proffered suv for off roading , driving to work , and the weekend warrior /soccer and Hockey mom driving ? ..or is it soon to reply to all these questions

 

Of course it’s to early to tell. You can’t even buy and the quality and reliability are totally unknown.

 

I would say an action sports minded couple with a very young family might buy in, but it just doesn't look practical for having grade to middle school children and taking a trip with luggage and gear. But, I'm not in that demographic so I could be completely wrong. I know young people will want one but affording one might be out of reach. If the economy takes a real slide in the coming years, this discussion could be all for not, depending on the price point. Hell it might not even get released. It also could end up being a rich boy toy, with collector models bringing big money in the next 10 to 20 years. If aoc gets her way, none of us will be driving any of these trucks. Contractors will be working out of a Prius.

 

Haha, there will always be a few ICE vehicles. Mostly antiques 20 years from now, hopefully, for the long term benefit of us all.
In the mean time the Bronco could steal a lot of market share from Jeep and Toyota. They did a lot of research and it shows. I bet the LR Defender guys are eating their hearts out right now. Why couldn’t have LR done that? Haha.
A lot of families drive 4 door wranglers, and I’m sure a lot of families will be considering 4 door Broncos.

 

ugh, please dont.

 

Don't turn this into politics. We were having a nice discussion about the new Bronco vs. Runners.

 

Were just having a conversation thats all not a big deal lol

 

It was a joke. You guys are way too serious. After post #215 your taking anything I say as serious? lol But my apologies. I will bow out now.
Have a good weekend everyone.