2022 Bronco sport review

[Runner]

If I remember correctly, I had a problem with those auto hubs back in the day. Nosed the 93 Bronco down in a ditch and the hubs wouldn't engage. I had to get pulled out. It was worthless on my hill on our property in the snow, spinning one front and one rear wheel.

I was used to the 71 Bronco and the 93 couldn't hold a candle to the old one.

I remember, back in the day, when I bought my 2004 F350, reading on the Ford Truck Enthusiast Forum about people constantly having problems with Ford's vacuum-operated hubs. Glad I have manual hubs.

I assume they're all electric now.

 

[Mtsoxfan]

My experience was a little different. I went out in my 73 and my buddy was in a CJ. He was tiptoeing across the muddy field, barely getting muddy. I was ripping up the field throwing mud everywhere including on top of the Bronco. I must have been funny to watch.

Trust me, I had more fun slinging mud. Was kicked out of a car wash because of the mud. I need to look for pictures...

 

[Mtsoxfan]

White wasn't my first choice but this is only one in stock with all the options I want.

I love white vehicles now. last 5 have been white. It seems that they hide light dirt/road grime better than colored vehicles. Good looking Bronco...

 

[tradosaurus]

Lots of experts posting here who have not owned or driven the modern bronco?

I don't understand the appeal for the new Bronco. I personally find it ugly but beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
I also don't get putting a 4 cyl in anything larger than a compact car but that is becoming the norm. 3 cylinder engine is ludicrous.
After driving an EV for the last 2 years anything under an 8 cylinder seems gutless.

 

[ArlyA]

I don't understand the appeal for the new Bronco. I personally find it ugly but beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
I also don't get putting a 4 cyl in anything larger than a compact car but that is becoming the norm. 3 cylinder engine is ludicrous.
After driving an EV for the last 2 years anything under an 8 cylinder seems gutless.

We test drove the badlands with its 4 cylinder and the model with lower HP 3 cylinder version. We got the badlands one.

 

[Runner]

I also don't get putting a 4 cyl in anything larger than a compact car but that is becoming the norm.

It's because of government overreach.

 

[Mtsoxfan]

My appeal to the new Bronco is how the Heritage edition is the closest retro look of any manufacturer doing retros. They hit it pretty dang close to my 73. Love the grill. I would have liked the dash to look more retro though. But the price, the one I saw was $75K, and it goes up. That is friggin nuts...

 

[Runner]

My appeal to the new Bronco is how the Heritage edition is the closest retro look of any manufacturer doing retros. They hit it pretty dang close to my 73. Love the grill. I would have liked the dash to look more retro though. But the price, the one I saw was $75K, and it goes up. That is friggin nuts...

I agree that treatment looks good on the new Bronco. But IMHO it looks kind of silly on the Bronco Sport. It makes the Bronco Sport look like the Barbie Sport.

 

[JeepHead]

We test drove the Bronco Sport and it was tiny. It felt just like my moms Ford Escape. I think they are very similar vehicles with just different body lines. We also test drove the full size Bronco and she didn't like that one either. She's extremely picky with vehicles though....

 

[Paystar]

Done deal. She's coming home tomorrow!
Tried it out today. Rides really nice and I though our VW Tiguan Highline 2.0 turbo was a rocket....this Bronco's got even more power.

 

[ArlyA]

We do like ours!

 

[Paystar]

I love white vehicles now. last 5 have been white. It seems that they hide light dirt/road grime better than colored vehicles. Good looking Bronco...

Ya, my last two Superduties, the F350 and 550 were white. And yes they were easy to keep clean. Anytime I got tar or those little orange rust spots from the brake pads I used that ZEP degreaser and it really made the white shiny.

I just would have liked if I could have got one in Iconic Silver like my F150, I really like that color. It stays clean looking too.

 

[Paystar]

Got $7500 rebate because it's a 24 model, which I prefer because it has actual gauges and buttons for the climate control, not the full digital.

 

[Paystar]

Dealer had a new Mustang GT on the floor. $71,000!!!! I was scared to look at price of the convertible, LOL Unreal.

 

[Paystar]

Thanks ArlyA for spending our money!! LOL
Now I'm only bummed that it is my son's and wife to use. Because I want it for myself, LOL

 

[jyoutz]

It's because of government overreach.

It’s also because people don’t like spending extra money on fuel.

 

[deserteagle71]

Dealer had a new Mustang GT on the floor. $71,000!!!! I was scared to look at price of the convertible, LOL Unreal.

That's peanuts these days! TFL did a comparison test of the full-size Bronco against a Jeep Wrangler with the 392 engine. Sticker on that Wrangler was $109,000!!!!!! I mean, really? For a Jeep?

 

[jyoutz]

That's peanuts these days! TFL did a comparison test of the full-size Bronco against a Jeep Wrangler with the 392 engine. Sticker on that Wrangler was $109,000!!!!!! I mean, really? For a Jeep?

It’s crazy considering that the same Jeep Wrangler with the 3.6 V6 sells for half that price. And the V6 provides plenty of power for that vehicle. A V8 is kinda overkill for a vehicle of that size and weight.

 

[Paystar]

That's peanuts these days! TFL did a comparison test of the full-size Bronco against a Jeep Wrangler with the 392 engine. Sticker on that Wrangler was $109,000!!!!!! I mean, really? For a Jeep?

I saw a dealer add for a full size Bronco that was ON SALE for $120,000 (Canadian)
I'm assuming that was a Raptor model??

Insane.

 

[Paystar]

Got it home. Amazed with all the features this thing has. I really like it.