probowler Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 2-lane trails? I mean we already knew it would be "nicer" than the jeep but that's a bit disappointing to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 probowler...all i read that as is the vehicle will be avail with TWO suspension setups...one for predominantly daily use, maybe trails....and a somewhat more focussed off road option ( maybe as a F option ) Fords already stated in previous releases theres a hard core version aimed squarely at the Jeep coming....but wouldnt surprize me if theres a more road tuned version...those Wranglers are CHOPPY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-Mo Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 2-lane trails? I mean we already knew it would be "nicer" than the jeep but that's a bit disappointing to hear. "Following a strategy of vehicles that are comfortable at high speeds, in the sand and on two-lane trails" What I hear: Engineered more on the side of a Raptor than a Wrangler. If I hear that correctly, there will be no disappointment! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 just going to thorw out the 3.0 Diesel with 6 speed manual, just to piss people off..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) Based on the profile you can already tell that the Bronco is a little more show-car than off-roader, it doesn't have the insane extra long rock-crawling wheelbase and short overhangs of a Wrangler for example. I'm sure it's mostly a stylish SUV based on the Ranger so the Ranger/Everest is a good preview of what it will be capable of. Edited March 15, 2018 by Assimilator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 "Following a strategy of vehicles that are comfortable at high speeds, in the sand and on two-lane trails" What I hear: Engineered more on the side of a Raptor than a Wrangler. If I hear that correctly, there will be no disappointment! Unless you wanted a Ford wrangler fighter, and not a Raptor-fighter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 probowler...all i read that as is the vehicle will be avail with TWO suspension setups...one for predominantly daily use, maybe trails....and a somewhat more focussed off road option ( maybe as a F option ) Fords already stated in previous releases theres a hard core version aimed squarely at the Jeep coming....but wouldnt surprize me if theres a more road tuned version...those Wranglers are CHOPPY. That would be a good strategy, and it makes sense... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Take this with a huge grain of salt, but my friend in Livonia said to me today they are indeed way behind on the Bronco and its probably going to wind up being a 2021 model 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02MustangGT Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Lol...prepare to be disappointed.. https://jalopnik.com/this-teaser-means-the-ford-bronco-might-look-like-the-b-1823813175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Based on the profile you can already tell that the Bronco is a little more show-car than off-roader, it doesn't have the insane extra long rock-crawling wheelbase and short overhangs of a Wrangler for example. I'm sure it's mostly a stylish SUV based on the Ranger so the Ranger/Everest is a good preview of what it will be capable of. Good to see your camo x-ray vision is still sharp as ever! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Fuzzy....release dates with ford are like converting from Celsius to Fahrenheit....ballpark is double it and add 30......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02MustangGT Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) From the Jalopnik article I linked: I called up my Ford P.R. contact to see how locked-in and official the shape shown in this picture really is, because it does look too good to be true. He told me that this is not a production car, and may actually be a clay design buck (he said he wasnt sure). Since were so far away from actual production of the vehicle, we dont have vehicles yet, he said, because were still trying to figure out what its going to look like, so [designers] use clay to...create different design themes. Edited March 15, 2018 by 02MustangGT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) Lol...prepare to be disappointed.. https://jalopnik.com/this-teaser-means-the-ford-bronco-might-look-like-the-b-1823813175 Reminds me slightly of the Bronco concept.... which was OKAY, could be better... But the current shape , though vague does seem very promising. I think this could be an absolutely beautiful SUV. Hopefully that renegade fighter abomination gets it's own name however, because that red thing is fugly! Very mainstream of Ford, but if it helps pay Ford's bills then i guess that's a success. Edited March 15, 2018 by probowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02MustangGT Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Oh Im not saying it wont look like what you described. However, there is no real metal Bronco at this point and this a clay model under the tarp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 did you miss this paragraph....But, while that isn’t a production-level Bronco under the tarp, the shape we see here is similar to what we should expect from the vehicle when it debuts. “Yeah, there might be some changes on it,” he told me, “but it will look similar to that. That’s the design theme for Bronco.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang84isu Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) As a Ford shareholder I'm excited about the new product, but I am disappointed about the sedans (Fusion, MKZ, and Continental) if the speculation turns out to be true. I've never been a crossover / SUV guy and have no desire to own one personally. I will be in the market next year for a new sedan and if Ford is going to be killing everything except the Focus by 2020, I will probably have to look elsewhere. I can't believe Ford is giving up on the Continental already...it just came out last year. Edited March 15, 2018 by mustang84isu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02MustangGT Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 @deanh...nope. I read that quote as well. Did you see the Continental concept? Were you disappointed in the production version? Just sayin. This is a god damn clay model of the Bronco under a tarp. Like I said...prepare to be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 @mustang....Fusions going no where...I dont care how goo they get the SUV/CUVs mileage...Ford learnt a lesson last time they put all their eggs in the SUV market...the Fusion is their meat and potatoes for the crowd that DONT want an SUV/ CUV...I truly doubt they will ignore that market....the Mach 1 ( noted to be sleek ) may just be code for the Fusiopns ultimate replacement in hybrid/ BEV and full electric form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) 02Mustang....I think you will be pleasantly surprised....Im quite sure Ford is scratching their heads at how much hype the Bronco is generating...they can afford to fall flat and disappoint....my bets on it being a great product well executed....and its outreach is far greater than the Continental could ever be. Edited March 15, 2018 by Deanh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I’m still not sure what they said applies to Lincoln. If they don’t do a Lincoln sedan or coupe and they cancel Continental then FRAP would only have Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02MustangGT Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Deanh...always respect your opinion, hope you are correct on this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 @deanh...nope. I read that quote as well. Did you see the Continental concept? Were you disappointed in the production version? Just sayin. This is a god damn clay model of the Bronco under a tarp. Like I said...prepare to be disappointed. I just read it too. Lends credence to them being way behind. For them being potentially 18 months away from production and they havent moved past clay models and still contemplating potentially major design changes is not a good sign. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 gut tells me Lincoln will have a hot rod coupe ( MKR ) utilizing CD6....Lincoln needs some excitement in their lineup as well....right now the hot ticket is the Navigator, so they got something right....I actually like their lineup but its handsome...they need WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I actually expect to see a 2 door coupe and MKZ replacement sedan for Lincoln on CD6. Guess we’ll have to wait and see. On the Bronco I think they said that they sent the designers back to the drawing board on the initial design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Oh for fucks sake who give a shit if its a clay model or not under the tarp. All your dealing with is websites trying to draw traffic (ad revenue) to them by saying incendiary comments, much like the Continental going away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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