4runner vs the new Ford bronco

I think it's a real challenge for manufacturers these days since some customers want maximum simplicity and others want every bit of technology that they can get.

 

I agree and there is a market for both

 

I'd get a 4Runner with hand crank side windows, but the rear window has to be power.

 

I’m struggling to find a new car for my elderly aunt that she can function in. Some of these new vehicles aren’t intuitive in the least. She can’t even run the climate control systems, let alone control a head unit. And i can’t imagine her doing any of it while moving, even if she’d learn how to do it while stopped. And she’s a pretty sharp and “with it” woman for her age. She’s a long way from not driving. But she’s gonna have to get a used vehicle that’s still simple.

Seriously, 3 simple knobs is all you need for climate control. And whoever sits in the back seat can wear a coat or take it off as necessary.

Or maybe I’m just getting old, too!

 

Looks a lot like a Kia soul to me

 

Congratulations. Your aunt is getting a 4Runner. It's too high for her? She's getting a pimped out lowrider 4Runner. Hey, you said she's "with it".

 

I saw one yesterday, yuck! It was small and looks just like a Kia Soul with the front grill reworked.

 

Nailed it with the Kia Soul, saw one the other day and thought the same......kind of threw up in my mouth a little.

 

I 've seen the Bronco sport
It was robins egg blue.
"What a chick car " I said.

 

I saw the same exact Sport in the same color. LOL

 

I was considering a decked out Bronco but then remembered my time with my two Raptors. Ford quality is not good.

 

My local Ram dealer has the new Launch Edition Ram TRX for sale. Black on black and only $91k. I'm sure it will much higher quality than the Fords...

 

Mid single digit gas mileage is impressive.

 

I liked the 90s Broncos but new Sport model definitely seems like it is more appealing to women. Plus I am not a fan of made in Mexico, the quality is less than stellar. The full size if you can call it that to be made in Michigan is still to small for me. It only tows 3,500 lbs as well. I just not trust these newer turbo engines. I think they need a few years to prove themselves.

I would rather spend my $40k plus on an engine and tranny that has some history. That’s what is appealing about the 4R to me is the history. All manufacturers are changing transmissions and engines so often for mpgs. That’s just my opinion though

 

The new Bronco is bigger than the 90's full-size Broncos.

 

Mountain man I guess you are right they appear comparable. For some reason in pictures it looks much smaller to me. Here are the specs from a general search on dimensions

 

At least the 4 cylinder has already had a few years to disprove itself in other vehicles. I don't know about the 6 cylinder, but if I was to get one, I'd get the 6 cylinder. At least that way it's a little more robust from the start to take the additional pressure from the turbo.

 

The 2.3L and 2.7L Ecoboost motors have been around since 2015 and they were modeled after the 3.5L ecoboost which has been around since 2010.

I think it's hard to argue these motors haven't been around long enough to give an opinion.

 

If you want some more offroad capability than a Kia soul I think the bronco fits the bill

 

I had an explorer for 10 years and I feel lucky to have escaped with no major repairs, but the routine day to day took a beating on my wallet. Lots of repairs for things that shouldnt need be repaired, electric window motors, electric locks, thermostats, the capless gas vent pipe system recall, leaky radiators,multiple front wheel bearing replacements. toyota took it and gave me almost $3k trade in . New 2020 4 runner should last me 15-20 years.

 

The Bronco is intriguing to me in 2-3 years, but my 4R will be paid for by then so I don't know if I can put myself through another vehicle loan for awhile. The videos are really cool, but there is no way Ford can pull this off without major recalls and failures. Just wait and see mode for me.

 

Three-Cylinder Engine?!?! Enough said.

 

That's where I'm at as well, I'm really tempted to throw down another reservation since it'll land me in the '22-'23 timeframe for receiving it and I'll have my 4Runner pretty much paid for by that point. I'm just really not sure they'll have all the kinks worked out by that point...Or even their worthless reservation system. *laughs*

 

Bronco Sasquatch will stomp the Bro Pro.

Warthog will piss on its grave.

 

What are they putting a 3 cylinder in? The Sport? The Sport does not compete with the 4Runner, the actual Bronco does.

Yeah, but you still have to look at those cheap looking fender flares.

It will obviously dominate the 4Runner off-road, but I don't think it will be as nice as a daily. I just picture that plastic roof being pretty noisy, and not as well insulated as an actual roof. And, good potential for leaks.

It's probably well worth it to the right buyer. But, if off-road capability was my only concern, I'd be in a 2 door Wrangler on 35's or bigger.

 

Took me 6 months to figure out how to turn off tc on my 4runner. No thanks

 

To Quote Cars.com

"The Bronco Sport’s base engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder that delivers 181 horsepower and 190 pounds-feet of torque."