2022 Bronco sport review

[tacticalturnip]

Do note guys, I don't drive this thing much. When I do it sure is quiet, comfortable to ride in and enough power to feel sporty.

That interior certainly looks comfortable!

 

[jyoutz]

That hitch install is about as tight as the one on my Jeep Wrangler. This class of vehicle really isn’t meant to tow much, but a hitch is still handy for basket carriers and other light hitch mounted things. If I need to tow, I use my Dodge 2500.

 

[5030]

Was just at the local Ford dealer yesterday and they had your vehicle as well as a full sized Bronco sitting next to each other. Big difference in ground clearance and overall size. The full size Bronco looks the part. The other one looks like a poser. Was talking to the sales manager and he flat out told me that if I was considering the smaller one, to just buy an Escape AWD instead, Told him I wasn't, just looking and comparing.

A new vehicle at today's prices is beyond my wallet capacity anyway but if I could, would be a full size Bronco, minus all the gee-gaw stuff that I don't need anyway. Salesman told me the full sized model was built on a Ford Ranger-Maverick truck chassis. Both are nice looking and both again are beyond my wallet presently.

 

[NoTrespassing]

The Maverick uses unibody construction shared with Ford's compact crossovers, the Escape and Bronco Sport, delivering fuel efficiency and carlike driving dynamics. The Ranger uses body-on-frame construction, which results in higher towing capacity and superior off-road capability when equipped with 4x4.

 

[Runner]

Was talking to the sales manager and he flat out told me that if I was considering the smaller one, to just buy an Escape AWD instead,

I have to say, that would be kind of a tough decision. It looks like, for the non-hybrid, the Escape gets a little better mileage. It also has more storage volume behind the front seats, but the Bronco Sport has a taller cargo area (by an inch), which would be important for me.

The BS is about 8 inches shorter, which might mean a little easier to maneuver/park.

I've driven the older model Escapes that were smaller and more truck-like than the current ones and I liked them a lot. But those were probably closer in looks and feel to what the current Bronco Sport is. I'm glad I don't have to make the decision especially since I'd also be comparing the Honda CRV/HRV and the equivalent Toyota models....

 

[5030]

As a rule we only purchase Ford's simply because we are a Ford family though my wife does own a Suburban. I will say that I like the Suburban better than a Ford. Much better laid out engine bay and it rides better as well. She wanted one so she got one. Was a low mileage off lease. Actually, I prefer low mileage off lease vehicles. That way the original lessor can take the depreciation hit and I can buy them for way less than the original sticker price. A Suburban is basically a pickup truck wit the bed enclosed, extra seats and still has a cargo area in the back where our pups hang out.

 

[JeepHead]

The significant other has been car shopping the last few weeks after totaling out her new SUV a few weeks ago. We test drove the Bronco Sport and the full size Bronco. I love the full size Bronco and really wanted her to get that. Then while I was at work the ither day, she went and bought herself an AWD Audi instead.. Now I refuse to ride with her.

 

[NoTrespassing]

The significant other has been car shopping the last few weeks after totaling out her new SUV a few weeks ago. We test drove the Bronco Sport and the full size Bronco. I love the full size Bronco and really wanted her to get that. Then while I was at work the ither day, she went and bought herself an AWD Audi instead.. Now I refuse to ride with her.

Same here, tried to talk my wife into the full size Bronco. The Edge ST with 335/380 hp/torque was a good compromise.

 

[5030]

Those vehicles kind of scare me because they are extremely expensive to work on, the parts are way overpriced (like everything else is today) and not just anyone works on them.

I like simple and reliable and I want to buy them outright anyway. I despise any kind of vehicle payment.

 

[JeepHead]

Same here, tried to talk my wife into the full size Bronco. The Edge ST with 335/380 hp/torque was a good compromise.

She had just came from a 2023 Wrangler Willys and don't want another vehicle with a removable top.. The Edge is probably pretty quick! That's the only thing I like about her Audi is that it is insanely fast, like SCARY fast...

 

[JeepHead]

Those vehicles kind of scare me because they are extremely expensive to work on, the parts are way overpriced (like everything else is today) and not just anyone works on them.

I like simple and reliable and I want to buy them outright anyway. I despise any kind of vehicle payment.

No worries, she will sell it and buy something new before it starts breaking down and it will be covered under warranty until then.
But I agree, I don't finance anything, it's cash or nothing for me. I caught a lot of slack for paying cash for my new Kubota last fall from people saying I should have financed it but, I don't like to worry about making payments and prefer to own what I own.

 

[deserteagle71]

Those vehicles kind of scare me because they are extremely expensive to work on, the parts are way overpriced (like everything else is today) and not just anyone works on them.

I like simple and reliable and I want to buy them outright anyway. I despise any kind of vehicle payment.

Then you sure as hell wouldn't want a newer Ford Bronco, full-size or Sport! Or for that matter, any other newer vehicle. Everything is electric. What's so difficult about a lever-operated transfer case? Instead, new vehicles have a knob on the dash that may or may not engage the transfer case. How'd you like to see a message like this on the dash of your new vehicle when you get in a situation when 4wd is needed (this is a full-size Ford Bronco):

 

[jyoutz]

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Then you sure as hell wouldn't want a newer Ford Bronco, full-size or Sport! Or for that matter, any other newer vehicle. Everything is electric. What's so difficult about a lever-operated transfer case? Instead, new vehicles have a knob on the dash that may or may not engage the transfer case. How'd you like to see a message like this on the dash of your new vehicle when you get in a situation when 4wd is needed (this is a full-size Ford Bronco):
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2020 Jeep Wrangler has a lever shift transfer case. Although I have to say that I’ve driven many newer 4x4 vehicles with elevators switched transfer cases and never had a problem.

 

[ArlyA]

Some folks keep posting the same ol, same ol how they hate the Bronco. Might be the 3rd time they've done that here. Did that have to buy one?? Are they mad someone else has one and likes it?

 

[ning]

Some folks keep posting the same ol, same ol how they hate the Bronco. Might be the 3rd time they've done that here. Did that have to buy one?? Are they mad someone else has one and likes it?

some people....

personally I think it's likely my wife's next car, though she may not agree... yet

 

[ArlyA]

some people....
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personally I think it's likely my wife's next car, though she may not agree... yet

Well my spouse loves her bronco! Gets pretty good MPG too.

 

[Runner]

Getting back on topic, Arly it looks like the BS is available with a receiver hitch as an option, so did they use the factory mounting locations for your hitch? Also, did they have to cut the plastic on the bumper or does it already have the cutout for the hitch from the factory?

Looks like they did a nice job.

 

[ArlyA]

Getting back on topic, Arly it looks like the BS is available with a receiver hitch as an option, so did they use the factory mounting locations for your hitch? Also, did they have to cut the plastic on the bumper or does it already have the cutout for the hitch from the factory?

Looks like they did a nice job.

Looks like they cut the plastic out the rear for the hitch. Seems they would have to use the holes that ford put in the subframe for the hitch.

 

[5030]

Then you sure as hell wouldn't want a newer Ford Bronco, full-size or Sport! Or for that matter, any other newer vehicle. Everything is electric. What's so difficult about a lever-operated transfer case? Instead, new vehicles have a knob on the dash that may or may not engage the transfer case. How'd you like to see a message like this on the dash of your new vehicle when you get in a situation when 4wd is needed (this is a full-size Ford Bronco):
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Kind of puts me in mind of the new tractors with push button everything. If I wanted a new full size Bronco, I'd buy it outright anyway. Like I said, I don't like financing anything. Kind of like the new Shop Saber plasma table I bought a couple months ago. I didn't even consider buying it until I had the funds to pay for it outright which is exactly what I did. It was only 37 grand plus 1800 to deliver it. I could have financed it but I don't like finance at all.

 

[Code54]

Why do some in this thread keep harping about how people pay for something and if it is financed? If someone wants to finance that's not always a bad thing. Many of us understand that sometimes financing allows us to invest the money in a way that provides a higher return than the financing costs. That is an individual choice based on their circumstances.

I thought the tread was about the Bronco Sport...