94bronco Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) Well considering its been a few years since Ford introduced the Bronco concept which had a very good response from what I can tell where is it? Not that I would want one as it's FWD unibody crap but it would find a lot more buyers than the beached whale ( MKT) and Lincoln golf cart that they introduced. Edited January 13, 2009 by 94bronco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironhorse Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Too many wussy metrosexuals in the design studio and product development sounds like to me....The Concept Bronco would have been a homerun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 The Bronco concept was based on a Fiesta, basically it was a fake Bronco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TStag Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 The Bronco concept was based on a Fiesta, basically it was a fake Bronco. I never get this about Ford. A new Bronco seems like a good idea. But why did Ford even consider basing it on the Fiesta? A few years ago Ford had the Land Rover Lr2 and the baby Volvo SUV under development. Both as I understand it share some comonality. Why not have extend this to the Bronco? Why fart about with the whole Fiesta idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefstang Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 OJ killed the Bronco... And his wife... And her boyfriend... And Nordberg... ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 it will come when Chrysler goes belly up and Ford snaps up Jeep..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I don't see Ford buying anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefstang Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I don't see Ford buying anything. ... Especially Jeep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovaltine Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) Well considering its been a few years since Ford introduced the Bronco concept which had a very good response from what I can tell where is it? I hear that it's still going to be produced, BUT... the name has been changed, and it will be called either the "BCZ" or the "Fronco". -Ovaltine Edited January 13, 2009 by Ovaltine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 ... Especially Jeep! oh, i dunno,specifically the Wrangler series is what I'm talkin about...TRUE off road....NOT their poseur series of Cherokees.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94bronco Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 I still don't see why they couldn't/cannot just produce a 2 door Excursion which would fit the bill just fine for a Bronco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I still don't see why they couldn't/cannot just produce a 2 door Excursion which would fit the bill just fine for a Bronco. meh, lets get real....2 door Raptor......with a removable rear shell & rear seating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromehorn Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I thought there was going to be a Bronco based on the upcoming F-100 in 2011-12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I seriously doubt we'll be seeing a new Bronco from Ford anytime soon, esp with them focusing in on Fuel Economy, they are going to be wanting to get away from building even more Trucks/SUV then they have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I thought there was going to be a Bronco based on the upcoming F-100 in 2011-12. And I thought the F-100 was cancelled or at least on hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromehorn Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I seriously doubt we'll be seeing a new Bronco from Ford anytime soon, esp with them focusing in on Fuel Economy, they are going to be wanting to get away from building even more Trucks/SUV then they have now. I was thinking that might happen as well... I guess that Raptor just happened to be far enough along in development to make it into production before getting the axe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I seriously doubt we'll be seeing a new Bronco from Ford anytime soon, esp with them focusing in on Fuel Economy, they are going to be wanting to get away from building even more Trucks/SUV then they have now. If it was as small as the original Bronco concept, fuel economy would be a benefit, not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I think the people here that love the Bronco didn't see it in person, it was about the size of a Honda Element and rsembled one in proportion. I found the entire exercise baffling, it looks nothing like an off-roading SUV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 FJ Cruisers, Nissan Xterras, Jeeps, etc. aren't exactly flying off of dealer lots these days. Why would yet another 4WD SUV reverse the trend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 FJ Cruisers, Nissan Xterras, Jeeps, etc. aren't exactly flying off of dealer lots these days. Why would yet another 4WD SUV reverse the trend? See the post above yours. The Bronco concept wasn't an FJ Cruiser, Nissan Xterra, or Jeep. It was closer in size to a Focus than to an FJ Cruiser. As for its lack of offroad ability, BORG, who really cares? Okay, you piss off Bronco purists who last bought a Ford SUV 20 years ago. Darn. The concept was popular with the youth demographic, which is squarely where it was aimed anyway. If it brings first-time buyers into the Ford fold, it does its job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I think the people here that love the Bronco didn't see it in person, it was about the size of a Honda Element and rsembled one in proportion. I found the entire exercise baffling, it looks nothing like an off-roading SUV. I dunno, I saw it in person, and I liked it. Also, although not as small, it would've been out around the time of the xB, so it could've stolen some sales from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundassault Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 And I thought the F-100 was cancelled or at least on hold. Correct you are.........I am the biggest bronco fan there is and they canceled the F-100 which the Bronco was based on. The Ranger has its life extended and us true 4x4 guys (not you guys in pickups with BFG's, but us REAL wheelers) don't get anything....yet. It was originally being developed on the Defender 90 tried and true chasis, but since selling Landy, Ford is without a offroad brand. There is good reason to think that Ford wants Jeep. They have been talking about it since 2002....Although I have not heard Allan comment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Although I have not heard Allan comment... Nor do I think you will hear him comment, at least to the public/for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marginal Economist Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 From everything I've heard and read, Ford would not take on Jeep. Shedding brands, shoring up cash, and polishing the Blue Oval are the main goals. I'm thinking the Nissan/Renault/Chrysler could happen. The French would look good surrendering in some new Jeeps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Correct you are.........I am the biggest bronco fan there is and they canceled the F-100 which the Bronco was based on. The Ranger has its life extended and us true 4x4 guys (not you guys in pickups with BFG's, but us REAL wheelers) don't get anything....yet. It was originally being developed on the Defender 90 tried and true chasis, but since selling Landy, Ford is without a offroad brand. There is good reason to think that Ford wants Jeep. They have been talking about it since 2002....Although I have not heard Allan comment... you get mothing?....one word....Raptor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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