Lol that looks like 10 minutes for each door. Go ahead guys I’ll meet you at the trailhead. Be there in a half hour or so. Oh crap I lost my rubber things and labrea for my door. Lol
Wrangler has most of the kinks worked out by this point, so I can see the appeal. And with the 392 engine, I mind of want one myself. But a 2.3 7-speed base model Bronco with the sasquatch package is badass.
That's actually a good point, one of the biggest killers for bodywork in modern cars here in PA is all the "tough looking" plastic cladding they slap on them now. Salt brine gets in behind the plastic when you are driving, or when it rains in winter, or the snow melts or even when you are washing the salt powder off your vehicle and it just sits there. You can't get behind the cladding to wash it out properly so it sits there and eats your paint and metal.
@@AHungryHunky also the rear quarters bolt on. It has always been easier to fix rust or body damage to the front because you could unbolt the fenders, but the rear quarters were part of the body. Cars always rust back there badly and they are totaled if that part gets damaged.
Just use solution finish. It's a spray that can be sprayed on anything and it will last for 6-12 months. Best product I ever bought. Way faster than wax. They also haver waterless wash.
@@Jv19979 I dont know where you get that. This is the first thing that pops up on google: Instead of the lighter and more expensive aluminum, the new Bronco makes copious use of good old cold steel. ... The 2021 Bronco is actually the first passenger vehicle to use the new alloy, one which could have the potential to one day replace aluminum as the auto industry's lightweight metal of choice
Why is it easier to remove the fender flares than the doors?? I don't understand why the door needs a bolt, it should be just pins with maybe a little locking mechanism. You shouldn't need tools.
Because the doors are relied upon for occupant retention, making them a safety device. This is regardless of the warnings about impact safety, etc. that companies with removable doors like to spout.
Tommy reminds me of Private Joker from the Full Metal Jacket movie. And your Bronco videos are awesome. Get them tested off-road. Would be nice to watch some comparison between the trims.
Exactly...in some of their videos I expect to see R. Lee Ermey...screaming at Tommy. Here you go... ua-cam.com/video/NRjTHWYc7aI/v-deo.html Tommy/Andre great job covering Bronco Week...
I suspect the “skitzy” feeling interior trims are made that way for a reason. Specifically waterproof and UV proof. UV can destroy a dash. Go look at GMs from 2010s. Dashes cracking all the time. These were made to leave the top off and be able to handle it. Soft touch materials won’t take that abuse. I have a Wildtrack on order, no build date yet. Apparently there is still a backorder on the hard tops.
@@scottbast3678 Gotta be honest, I was just talking shit for the sake of doing so, lol. The truck and SUV interiors have actually come a ridiculously long way, and the Tahoe is frankly fantastic inside (and out). I don't shop GM cars, but it seems likely that the quality on those has continued apace as well.
Again, the interior materials are there so you can literally hose out the whole thing if it gets dirty. That's also why there's drain plugs in the floor. That MUST be mentioned when there is any talk of cheap materials.
@@xxfire07 hose down your leather seats and dash with water and see what happens to them over time. Also, slather your leather with mud and then do it.
@@rigom.2853 Okay, soak your cloth seats that aren't made for it (like the bronco ones) with mud and then water. Have fun with the mold for the rest of that cars life.
@@crimsonstang Like Tommy said Ford has an option for neoprene type seats that's pretty cool and new. Jeep has cloth and leather seats and they let you hose them out just fine, don't know why you commented in the first place lol Anyway for the dash my jeep wj has a foam type material that is squishy but has been durable and can be cleaned easily. Scratchy plastic like you find on cheap Chinese products and the bronco dash can be easily cleaned too but come on they could've come up with something a tiny bit better for the price of these.
I get what you're saying but there are people literally going around the car lots and cutting catalytic converters off of welded exhaust, so it's not like bolts would stop someone if they really wanted your fender flares lol
Most of the things I dislike about my 2013 JKU Rubicon have been improved on. The option to replace fender flares so easily is great. Mine look like trash… A little moor room and ability to move seats back would be great. Cloth Jeep seats in a Jeep are trash.
What makes you think the cloth wrangler seats are trash? Mine's a 2012, never had seat covers, and have been covered in mud, left out in the rain, etc. No issues, no tears, no fading. But I do agree that they are definitely targeting us wrangler guys hard with some of these improvements.
I enjoy all of your channels. I'm an avid viewer. Personally, I don't care what my dash feels like or what my cup holders are made of. Nobody complains about cheap plastic rear view mirrors or seat belt buckles and you touch that every time you drive your vehicle. If I'm buying a Lincoln Navigator or Jeep Grand Wagoneer then I would expect a more premium feeling interior. Obviously the bronco and wrangler can be optioned out to rather expensive versions but I don't understand why there seems to be so much emphasis on how soft a dash feels or what material the cup holder is made out of. If it's not a high contact surface, why waste your money on premium materials when you are not driving a luxury vehicle? Again, that's my personal opinion. Thank you for the great videos you guys make. Keep it up!
Those hard surfaces throughout the interior were done NOT BECAUSE OF COST CUTTING.......Ford knows that some people are gonna drive these things off-road with no doors and no top, and those interiors are gonna get DUSTY. Credit Ford for designing an interior that can be hosed out and cleaned up with a wet soapy sponge.......keep in mind that the Bronco is not a luxury car.
By simply looking up most of this info online, wanna know mpg, look it up, wanna know capability and stats, look it up, wanna know accessories and interior and exterior and trims, loot it all up, heck the Ford page where you build a Bronco itself shows you all of this. There are thousands of videos that are months old that shows all of this already.
Someone please explain to me why you can’t get a manual with bigger engine choices? My 2013 Mazda 6 was the same way. Only manual with a 4 banger not the V6. That’s so infuriating
Good review! Two points: 1) Soft top lift up feature is better than Wrangler unzip plastic window, and 2) hard plastics last longer than soft plastics, especially if exposed to sun.
The materials he calls “suspect” are pretty much the same cup holders in my Jeep Cherokee Latitude so I’ll be just fine in my Bronco. The toolbag is bad ass 👍🏽
Love the connection for the door wiring. my wrangler wire now dangles in my footwell. So, it seems you have to remove the door bolts every time you remove the doors? compared to jeep where many leave the small bolt off. Also, regarding softtop rear entry, I like that setup. not sure how else to do it. The wrangler you either unzip the window completely and reach over the tailgate bar, or, unzip the sides of the window and swing the bar up. Either way, not a easy way to get full access.
I can't imagine what the aftermarket is going to look like for this vehicle. Also, if you're going to buy one I heard to make sure and get the hard top version. There's something the soft top version leaves out from the factory and you apparently can't get it if you buy an aftermarket hard top. I don't know if it's the connector for the rear defrost or wiper, but something is left out during assembly if you buy the soft top version. You can always buy an aftermarket soft top.
I would much rather get full open air (5 minute mark) than the negative of that speaker thing Tommy is obsessed with. Also, looks like I will need to bring along some astroturf if I want to pull things off.
If your unsure how to remove a bronco hard top, just watch a Jeep hardtop removal video. Same front latches, same quarter turn latches, even the same torx bolts. I will concede that being able to remove the rear panels is a nice touch.
Thank you guys for this in depth coverage. I live in Texas and I know how hot and miserable it is out now so i appreciate you guys sweating your asses off for us. Can't wait to see it in Colorado
The Wrangler has a few advantages at play though I think, it's aftermarket community is much larger and it's easy to modify them with new axles and other parts as a result. It has a better selection of powertrains, including regular old naturally aspirated engine options and even hybrid, believe it or not not everyone wants the extra maintenance of a turbo and might opt for the Wrangler for the simplicity of its V6 or V8 options or maybe wants the ability to save on fuel and opt for the 4Xe. I also think it has a lot of brand recognition behind it, it was voted the most patriotic brand in America, despite half of its lineup being Italian. Clearly people think Jeep and immediately associate it with WWII films and documentaries even if the old GPWs you saw might have been Ford make. The Jeep is also still solid front axle, which means absolutely nothing in the majority of off-road scenarios but we are talking about a people that buy HD trucks capable of towing 15k lbs so they can tow a 8k camping trailer, people like buying "capabilities" without necessarily having the need, for those "just in case" moments or to brag. So Bronco has done a lot to improve on what the Wrangler offers, but I still think the Wrangler will outsell it. It's good that ford has come in with such a strong looking contender though and I think a lot of people where bored with the Wrangler being the only game left in town as far as convertible offroaders goes and many people will buy the ford just for something different.
@@AHungryHunky Except almost everyone who honestly compares the two and tests drives them back to back is going to prefer Bronco for is spaciousness, modern appointments and superior driving characteristics due to IFS and coilovers at all 4 corners. The solid axle, diesel, and $75k v8 are catering to a very small percentage of the buying public. In the near future the Wrangler may win due to availability and dealer discounts (i.e. lower price), but in the longer term they've got a problem without significant changes.
@@mechmat12345 Anyone that test drives any independent suspension vehicle will prefer it over a body on Frame/Solid axel dedicated off-roader.(expect those that don't care or are actually real Off-roaders) Unless FORD also made a BOF Bronco and figured out how to make it drive significantly better than the Wrangler on road, I don't see how this is an improvement. They sacrificed full off-road capability for better road handling characteristics. I don't think you fully understand the Wrangler market with the comments you made above. When Jeep people wanted the things you talked up about like -- "spaciousness, modern appointments and superior driving characteristics" they would opt for this vehicle called the Grand Cherokee. Next, FCA design boss Ralph Gilles when asked by TFL about if they need to be concerned. His response was what one would expect if you understand the Automotive industry and development times, which was "FORD took the wrangler as the benchmark to build their Bronco. Now this is the norm in the industry. What's important is what he said next and I will paraphrase it: They copied 6 year old tech, as we already have the next gen near completion. So I doubt they are shaking in their boots.
@@paulj9821 Ford didn't sacrifice much in off-road when the Bronco is more than capable of going on most trails that the Jeeps go on, and those "extreme" trails that Jeep like to go on are one offs that rarely are done if at all, most people don't off-road their Jeeps, so the Bronco will steal that market immediately, Ford copied their tech ? Ford literally asked Jeep buyers what they wanted in their Jeeps or liked and disliked and improved and changed and advanced on it, not copied or just simply did everything the same nor did they ignore what Jeep buyers are looking for or want, your comment makes no sense in that regard. Ford tech is miles above Jeeps in every category and every aspect. Your argument for how the Jeep still has advantages are all short term things like "bigger market for aftermarket" ? That gets solved even as we speak, "wider selection of powertrains" Honestly the Bronco powertrain is limited but even than it still beats the Jeep in it's respective place, and the overall majority is not gonna buy a v8 Jeep that costs that price. It's not even a good enough reason to say it has a big advantage or why people would prefer a Jeep over a Bronco. Also talking about brand recognition, have you been living under a rock or have you not noticed that literally everyone is talking about the new Bronco lately or looking out for it ? Heck Ford is in fact known as the most experienced company in off-roading and their vehicles when it comes to the big three, Ford has a big brand recognition, sure maybe not in the specific context of the way the Jeep is, but i doubt that actually is again and advantage, or honestly we have a different thought process and definition of real advantage, you gave a good one at first which was the SFA which is an advantage in certain areas for the Jeep, but also a disadvantage in others, same for the Bronco with it IFS. That's a real advantage vs disadvantage, the rest here are just, it's probably more popular and has more going for it so it's still a better competitor, those things do not last, they are constantly changing especially now.
@@raionshishi8290 dude you can literally look up what Ford said. And you are totally wrong about the jeep culture. Jeep clubs and off-road clubs are more about family and love of a vehicle. From cj2 to the new gladiators and every brand in between. That’s been going on forever. Well after Ford discontinued the bronco in 96.
Pulling the top on this is MUCH more convenient than my 82 was. Ahh, removing the rear section brings back memories. I did get to the point where I could put it on and take it off alone.
Let me preface this by saying I'm a Jeep fan. They are fun, very capable vehicles. That being said, Ford hit a home run with this Bronco! I also think they were smart to go with the independent, front suspension. Whatever limitations the Bronco might have in extreme off-roading (limitations that maybe 1% of people that drive these vehicles would even experience) by not having a solid, front axle, it more then makes up for in steering and on-road/off-road comfort. I rode extensively in the new Badlands Bronco with Sasquatch in Moab during the Jeel Safari weekend, and I can tell you the Bronco rides WAY better than a Wrangler. The twin-turbocharged V6 has instantaneous power (with this newish tech that keeps the turbos spooled), the off-roading camera system is really cool for finding approach angles, the sway bar connects/disconnects flawlessly on the go, and the trail turn feature is really innovative. Pro Baja driver Johnny Campbell took us in Baja mode 45 mph on the gnarliest, washboard roads, and you wouldn't believe how the Bronco's suspension absorbed it all. I was so impressed. I can tell you that the trail-turn feature works pretty well for spinning doughnuts in sand dunes as well ;) Living in Utah, I use these kinds of vehicles off-roading a lot, but I still want on-road comfort, and I think most of us do. The Bronco is comfortable for daily driving, and it has all of the off-road capability 99% of drivers will need. It's roomier, it has a better interior, it looks great on the outside (as does the Wrangler), and it's SERIOUS competition. I bet you would need to drop at least $10,000 in a Wrangler Rubicon to bring it to the level of performance you get with a Badlands model with Sasquatch stock. This is going to lead to Jeep upping their game big time (which I'm sure they will), but in the meantime (and in my opinion) the Bronco is the clear winner here.
Good video but I have to point out Tommy’s view on the rear soft top opening. How often are you buying groceries that would require opening the top? I get that you don’t like it…but come up with a valid reason. Seems easy enough to open and prop before loading large objects.
I'm loving the Bronco coverage from you guys! It's easier to figure out the model differences from your videos than on Ford's actual website. Ford needs to put gas struts on the soft top raising thing in the back. And they will need to do a Raptor like edition with a V-8 for the truly rich (I'm sure it'll happen). I also wish Ford would put the MOLLE paneling on the back of all front seats (Jeep doesn't do this either). Some things that are only available on higher end models should be more standard. I'm a fan of the base model 2-door Bronco with a Sasquatch package. I want a daily driver that will do what I want it to do off-road and has the "no carpet" option. Rough and tough. Pretty neat that the rock sliders mount to the frame. With Jeep they mount to the body. Better than not having any protection there at all, but not as good as frame mounted. Chance that Jeep offers a factory 35" on the Rubicon for 2022 year model: 100%. Honestly they need to put the higher Rubicon fenders on all models and let people order a Sport with a 35" tire package. And 4.10 gears across all models. They also need to up the touchscreen to 8" base model, 9 or 10 for the upgrade. They've definitely looked at everything the Wrangler does and said "how can we do it better?" Now it's time for Jeep to do the same thing for future models.
Man I'm loving everything I'm seeing. Ford has been selling me hard on their upcoming vehicles. I know for a fact in 2-3 years i'll be looking into purchasing either a 2-door Bronco or a Maverick. I really want to see how these vehicles do after some miles have been put on them though, still excited.
I was wondering about the engine/s, 4 cylinder sounds too little especially for desert off-roading have you guys tried that out? Would it kick in to help me up a mountain or would I have to get the 6 cylinder and if the 6 cylinder is good enough?
So how long before we have a T4R TRD vs Bronco 4dr vs Jeep Unl vs LandRover Disco ? Id love to see it...or if you wait a few months, whatever the upgrade of the 4Runner is going to be.
Was thinking the same thing myself as a TJ owner. Not sure about newer Jeeps but the TJ involves 2 steps. 1. Lift door strap off. 2. Lift off the door. I run without the hinge nuts on because I felt like undoing them each time took too long. Haha.
I like when they originally said the doors come off it better then a Wrangler because it only has 2 bolts. Well this doesn't look better at all. We had a JL and its just as easy as any other Jeep. It has 3 bolts but just like a YJ or TJ once you take the hinge bolts off I never put them back on since I intend on taking them off often. Only difference from a YJ or TJ is it has a door check bolt. So in the end its just 1 bolt and the wiring/door strap. They weight around the same as the old Jeeps. I think these Broncos that have the doors taken off off often are going to end up getting pretty beat up on the front edge.
wranglers are a icon but i think ford did do a good job with the bronco. tough choice for whomever shopping i think. Biggest thing that ticks me off with the wrangler is the seating. The seat does not go back far enough & i am 5'10, i can't imagine someone 6+. Also it's tighter god forgive if you're are 225...
You guys knocked it out of the park with all the coverage this week. I've learned basically all I wanted to know. Can't wait for the driving impressions and to see it on trail.
They are quarter turns, but since you can't turn them but 180 degrees total due the body being behind them, then 1/2 way is the release position and the other two locations would be lock. But yea, It made me think the same when he said that also.
@@kdub1666 You seems to think plastic is easily broken or easily prone to such things even tho most vehicles even the Jeep has the same plastic going on in it. What other material do you suggest than, i hope you understand the cost, weight and production of those are above what you would probably be willing to take over yourself.
@@raionshishi8290 To be fair, pretty much every plastic bolt holding on my wrangler fenders has had to be replaced, and not due to impact. That's just from driving through mud, water, and snow over the years. They were also a bit of a pain to replace. This is a much, much better design over all, but those plastic fender clips will be breaking quite a bit, I guarantee it.
Basically identical removal for front t tops as wranger, very back part too, middle tops is different. I like that. Wranger is all one piece and it’s very heavy. Doors very similar again. The interior does look to be much cheaper materials compared to wrangler just from looking at the video.
I can practically guarantee that the OEM allowable roof load will be zero, or very close to zero. Same as the wrangler. Exo-racks and pass through racks will be the go to.
Excellent job with the Bronco coverage this entire week guys. Tommy & Andre make a great team and their hard work providing this information is greatly appreciated.
I have never driven around scratching my dash. What I want to know is if you get it all muddy and you take a hose and wash down the interior which part of the electronics will you have to replace?
I'd like to know how it drives on the road. I have one rsvd, I;ll probly not do too much off roading. Actually thinking I'll sell it for a quick 10k at delivery.
More interesting than I thought!!...might go talk to Ford dealership today... I'd go after the Base model.. Black grill.. black rims😃Great video guys!!
If you haven't ordered already its likely you wouldnt get one for a year or so not that there is anything wrong with that. I believe they have over 120k orders already.
@@R.Nelson I’d try and give it a shot nonetheless. It’s true, loads of people have reserved but there are also quite some that are cancelling their reservation that they made last year. Maybe your dealer can help to get a car that’s already on order
To me it is not a 2021 when I can't even get one here in Canada until 2022. Release dates need to be closer to actual release times of vehicles including the 392 Jeep Rubicon.
I don’t know where you guys get all your energy. You have done an amazing job covering the Bronco, and keeping it real and honest. Thank you. I am really looking forward to the 2 driving videos next week.
Thank you for your great answers from questions that we all have. My 1st generation of the Jeep Wrangler unlimited JK manual transmission popped out of gear and could handle off road at at a slow pace but a crack in the pavement was so harsh that it would jar my teeth loose. I am sure that CFA has still tot fixed this so hopefully the new Broncos are better.
i dont think ill ever take the doors or roof off only like 10 days in the whole year where i like the temp outside here in Iowa maybe on my Colorado trip
I see allot of people snapping off the hard top rear cover wiper fluid and exterior light plugs while they're in those dummy slots in the trunk area. They could have maybe put them in a different spot that is less in the open. Also, I feel like there is going to be a big market on eBay for fender flares since they're so easily removeable, if you know what I mean. Still a great looking vehicle that I believe after a year or two of production and feedback will be a near perfect competitor for it's segment.
This was a great video. Great features! My favorite thing about all of the features and accessories, is you can finance them with the Bronco if you purchase from the dealership.
What is so hard about using a button to change between 2wd and 4wd? I keep my Jeep in 4wd all the time anyway, and it's more fun to make your own choices whatever.
Cheep plastics center console easy to clean spills Not really sure why it needs to be soft touch, this is not an area where rest arm Seems plastic should hold up better to heat over time
I'm truly loving your BRONCO coverage. Absolutely AWESOME!
I would never bother with something like that. I have zero plans of ever buying one of these.
TFL 4 Life yo!
Happy to see the door bolts aren't 10mm , would never be able to find the tool to get them off
@@devinbender8428 thats neat does it come standard with it or a $$$ option like the silly $200-$400 cargo nets lol
@@devinbender8428 ay good on Ford! Fingers crossed they hit dealers soon!
Lol that looks like 10 minutes for each door. Go ahead guys I’ll meet you at the trailhead. Be there in a half hour or so. Oh crap I lost my rubber things and labrea for my door. Lol
@@jonb2139 it comes with it
Probably can't find any 10mm tools because I hoard them like toilet paper in 2020
Shoutout to Robbie lugging around doors and roofs all damn day in the Texas heat.
😂😂😂
A big strong guy! I wonder how someone smaller would manage. When I've had to lift a door they are freaking heavy.
I feel bad for all those people who recently bought Wranglers. The Bronco seems about 10x cooler.
Wrangler has most of the kinks worked out by this point, so I can see the appeal. And with the 392 engine, I mind of want one myself. But a 2.3 7-speed base model Bronco with the sasquatch package is badass.
It is cooler
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A Ford safe I see.
Lock Picking Lawyer: "More content"
I was thinking the same thing, Ford should send him one for testing.
Rumor is he’s the brother of JD from BTRV
@@jasonlarsen3515 Big Truck and RV?
I would say the back of the 4-door is 2 Andres, but the back of the 2-Door (~9:30) is the size of one Tommy, not one Andre.
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You guys knocked every single Bronco video out of the park all week long. Even in the Texas oven. Well done.
Removable flares are a good idea if you want to wax the vehicle. You can clean and wax behind them and not get streaks of wax on them.
That's actually a good point, one of the biggest killers for bodywork in modern cars here in PA is all the "tough looking" plastic cladding they slap on them now. Salt brine gets in behind the plastic when you are driving, or when it rains in winter, or the snow melts or even when you are washing the salt powder off your vehicle and it just sits there. You can't get behind the cladding to wash it out properly so it sits there and eats your paint and metal.
@@AHungryHunky also the rear quarters bolt on. It has always been easier to fix rust or body damage to the front because you could unbolt the fenders, but the rear quarters were part of the body. Cars always rust back there badly and they are totaled if that part gets damaged.
Just use solution finish. It's a spray that can be sprayed on anything and it will last for 6-12 months. Best product I ever bought. Way faster than wax. They also haver waterless wash.
@@michaellowe3665 bronco is aluminum so no worries on rust.
@@Jv19979 I dont know where you get that. This is the first thing that pops up on google:
Instead of the lighter and more expensive aluminum, the new Bronco makes copious use of good old cold steel. ... The 2021 Bronco is actually the first passenger vehicle to use the new alloy, one which could have the potential to one day replace aluminum as the auto industry's lightweight metal of choice
Why is it easier to remove the fender flares than the doors?? I don't understand why the door needs a bolt, it should be just pins with maybe a little locking mechanism. You shouldn't need tools.
Because the doors are relied upon for occupant retention, making them a safety device. This is regardless of the warnings about impact safety, etc. that companies with removable doors like to spout.
Every Soft Top Bronco built from September onward will now come with a hard top prep kit. Something to keep in mind!
Tommy reminds me of Private Joker from the Full Metal Jacket movie. And your Bronco videos are awesome. Get them tested off-road. Would be nice to watch some comparison between the trims.
Exactly...in some of their videos I expect to see R. Lee Ermey...screaming at Tommy. Here you go... ua-cam.com/video/NRjTHWYc7aI/v-deo.html
Tommy/Andre great job covering Bronco Week...
I suspect the “skitzy” feeling interior trims are made that way for a reason. Specifically waterproof and UV proof. UV can destroy a dash. Go look at GMs from 2010s. Dashes cracking all the time. These were made to leave the top off and be able to handle it. Soft touch materials won’t take that abuse. I have a Wildtrack on order, no build date yet. Apparently there is still a backorder on the hard tops.
Yeah, they were having trouble getting roofs, thats why there are so many Bestop soft tops being used on when they go to shows
Your implying chevy had soft touch materials in 2010. Even though everyone and their mom hated on em for plastic, lol.
@@scottbast3678 Chevy barely has soft touch materials in 2021.
@@Dwealdric lol what cars you lookin at?
@@scottbast3678 Gotta be honest, I was just talking shit for the sake of doing so, lol. The truck and SUV interiors have actually come a ridiculously long way, and the Tahoe is frankly fantastic inside (and out). I don't shop GM cars, but it seems likely that the quality on those has continued apace as well.
Again, the interior materials are there so you can literally hose out the whole thing if it gets dirty. That's also why there's drain plugs in the floor.
That MUST be mentioned when there is any talk of cheap materials.
For the record. Better quality materials can be hosed off as well. Just sayin’…..
@@xxfire07 hose down your leather seats and dash with water and see what happens to them over time. Also, slather your leather with mud and then do it.
@@crimsonstang Leather isn't the only other option dude, try again.
@@rigom.2853 Okay, soak your cloth seats that aren't made for it (like the bronco ones) with mud and then water. Have fun with the mold for the rest of that cars life.
@@crimsonstang Like Tommy said Ford has an option for neoprene type seats that's pretty cool and new. Jeep has cloth and leather seats and they let you hose them out just fine, don't know why you commented in the first place lol
Anyway for the dash my jeep wj has a foam type material that is squishy but has been durable and can be cleaned easily. Scratchy plastic like you find on cheap Chinese products and the bronco dash can be easily cleaned too but come on they could've come up with something a tiny bit better for the price of these.
Replacing a fender is as simple as visiting your neighbor's at midnight?
I expect locks for those twist screws to be a very soon arriving and popular aftermarket accessory.
Lol
I get what you're saying but there are people literally going around the car lots and cutting catalytic converters off of welded exhaust, so it's not like bolts would stop someone if they really wanted your fender flares lol
@@deejayimm That's true. But I don't hear much about folks stealing adhesive bonded or welded fenders. Not that it doesn't happen.
@@buzzpedrotti5401I agree, but for some reason they wanted fender flares that were removable.
Lots of creative thought went into the Bronco. Impressive.
Too bad it's built for someone who is 5 ft tall
@@mmnelson22 You must be mistaken. I have seen review videos of guys 6'1" and 6'2".
@@davidkendall6801 You mean like this one? They seem pretty snug to me.
You mean copying from Jeep?
Most of the things I dislike about my 2013 JKU Rubicon have been improved on. The option to replace fender flares so easily is great. Mine look like trash…
A little moor room and ability to move seats back would be great. Cloth Jeep seats in a Jeep are trash.
What makes you think the cloth wrangler seats are trash? Mine's a 2012, never had seat covers, and have been covered in mud, left out in the rain, etc. No issues, no tears, no fading. But I do agree that they are definitely targeting us wrangler guys hard with some of these improvements.
First live demo I've seen for all that roof and door stuff.
Bronco Nation posted that stuff months ago.
I enjoy all of your channels. I'm an avid viewer. Personally, I don't care what my dash feels like or what my cup holders are made of. Nobody complains about cheap plastic rear view mirrors or seat belt buckles and you touch that every time you drive your vehicle. If I'm buying a Lincoln Navigator or Jeep Grand Wagoneer then I would expect a more premium feeling interior. Obviously the bronco and wrangler can be optioned out to rather expensive versions but I don't understand why there seems to be so much emphasis on how soft a dash feels or what material the cup holder is made out of. If it's not a high contact surface, why waste your money on premium materials when you are not driving a luxury vehicle? Again, that's my personal opinion.
Thank you for the great videos you guys make. Keep it up!
Those hard surfaces throughout the interior were done NOT BECAUSE OF COST CUTTING.......Ford knows that some people are gonna drive these things off-road with no doors and no top, and those interiors are gonna get DUSTY. Credit Ford for designing an interior that can be hosed out and cleaned up with a wet soapy sponge.......keep in mind that the Bronco is not a luxury car.
The questions that you answer, was the easiest, and the question that the majority of people already know
By simply looking up most of this info online, wanna know mpg, look it up, wanna know capability and stats, look it up, wanna know accessories and interior and exterior and trims, loot it all up, heck the Ford page where you build a Bronco itself shows you all of this. There are thousands of videos that are months old that shows all of this already.
Then make your own video or quit crying
@@CHIM601 or you can stfu and not comment
Andre looks like he needs a cold beer.
When you get your hands on one you gotta do an MPG test with everything on and then off.
Someone please explain to me why you can’t get a manual with bigger engine choices? My 2013 Mazda 6 was the same way. Only manual with a 4 banger not the V6. That’s so infuriating
The russian bear is struggling in the heat🥵 great job guys!
He's got that arctic tundra blood.
🛻 These videos do more to sell vehicles than Ford could ever do on their own.
Andre next time your in Texas anytime past May and have an outside event put on shorts no one will judge you.
Good review! Two points: 1) Soft top lift up feature is better than Wrangler unzip plastic window, and 2) hard plastics last longer than soft plastics, especially if exposed to sun.
The materials he calls “suspect” are pretty much the same cup holders in my Jeep Cherokee Latitude so I’ll be just fine in my Bronco. The toolbag is bad ass 👍🏽
Your Cherokee latitude is also far less expensive.
Love the connection for the door wiring. my wrangler wire now dangles in my footwell. So, it seems you have to remove the door bolts every time you remove the doors? compared to jeep where many leave the small bolt off. Also, regarding softtop rear entry, I like that setup. not sure how else to do it. The wrangler you either unzip the window completely and reach over the tailgate bar, or, unzip the sides of the window and swing the bar up. Either way, not a easy way to get full access.
Just don't leave the door bolts out in the winter, or the first removal in summer is a PITA!
Is Andre sweating out the previous night’s beer consumption? 😉
They keep saying how hot it’s out there so probably the heat plus they are not used to it compare to Colorado
That Texas heat no joke
@@fread51 arizona and nevada may get boiling, but here in texas, we have H U M I D I T Y
@@johnkenley4687 this is true
Stop crying over the lack of a speaker bar.
First world problems.
Looks like they have a speaker bar accessory at 19:12 if you really want it.
Any serious off-road won’t have the best sound system.
I can't imagine what the aftermarket is going to look like for this vehicle. Also, if you're going to buy one I heard to make sure and get the hard top version. There's something the soft top version leaves out from the factory and you apparently can't get it if you buy an aftermarket hard top. I don't know if it's the connector for the rear defrost or wiper, but something is left out during assembly if you buy the soft top version. You can always buy an aftermarket soft top.
Robbie is so enthusiastic lol
Probably tired of babysitting automotive journalists.
Lol Andre always exaggerates the most, followed by Tommy & Roman usually checks them both haha
I would much rather get full open air (5 minute mark) than the negative of that speaker thing Tommy is obsessed with.
Also, looks like I will need to bring along some astroturf if I want to pull things off.
If your unsure how to remove a bronco hard top, just watch a Jeep hardtop removal video. Same front latches, same quarter turn latches, even the same torx bolts. I will concede that being able to remove the rear panels is a nice touch.
I would argue that those are class leading MPG numbers for a 35" tire equipped off roader.
Man im loving these Broncos as unpractical as it may be for me i really want one.
Thank you guys for this in depth coverage. I live in Texas and I know how hot and miserable it is out now so i appreciate you guys sweating your asses off for us. Can't wait to see it in Colorado
Man, it’s almost as if Ford took the wrangler and fixed everything that’s annoying about it, and improved everything that the wrangler excels at.
The Wrangler has a few advantages at play though I think, it's aftermarket community is much larger and it's easy to modify them with new axles and other parts as a result. It has a better selection of powertrains, including regular old naturally aspirated engine options and even hybrid, believe it or not not everyone wants the extra maintenance of a turbo and might opt for the Wrangler for the simplicity of its V6 or V8 options or maybe wants the ability to save on fuel and opt for the 4Xe. I also think it has a lot of brand recognition behind it, it was voted the most patriotic brand in America, despite half of its lineup being Italian. Clearly people think Jeep and immediately associate it with WWII films and documentaries even if the old GPWs you saw might have been Ford make. The Jeep is also still solid front axle, which means absolutely nothing in the majority of off-road scenarios but we are talking about a people that buy HD trucks capable of towing 15k lbs so they can tow a 8k camping trailer, people like buying "capabilities" without necessarily having the need, for those "just in case" moments or to brag.
So Bronco has done a lot to improve on what the Wrangler offers, but I still think the Wrangler will outsell it. It's good that ford has come in with such a strong looking contender though and I think a lot of people where bored with the Wrangler being the only game left in town as far as convertible offroaders goes and many people will buy the ford just for something different.
@@AHungryHunky Except almost everyone who honestly compares the two and tests drives them back to back is going to prefer Bronco for is spaciousness, modern appointments and superior driving characteristics due to IFS and coilovers at all 4 corners. The solid axle, diesel, and $75k v8 are catering to a very small percentage of the buying public. In the near future the Wrangler may win due to availability and dealer discounts (i.e. lower price), but in the longer term they've got a problem without significant changes.
@@mechmat12345 Anyone that test drives any independent suspension vehicle will prefer it over a body on Frame/Solid axel dedicated off-roader.(expect those that don't care or are actually real Off-roaders) Unless FORD also made a BOF Bronco and figured out how to make it drive significantly better than the Wrangler on road, I don't see how this is an improvement. They sacrificed full off-road capability for better road handling characteristics.
I don't think you fully understand the Wrangler market with the comments you made above. When Jeep people wanted the things you talked up about like -- "spaciousness, modern appointments and superior driving characteristics" they would opt for this vehicle called the Grand Cherokee.
Next, FCA design boss Ralph Gilles when asked by TFL about if they need to be concerned. His response was what one would expect if you understand the Automotive industry and development times, which was "FORD took the wrangler as the benchmark to build their Bronco. Now this is the norm in the industry. What's important is what he said next and I will paraphrase it:
They copied 6 year old tech, as we already have the next gen near completion. So I doubt they are shaking in their boots.
@@paulj9821 Ford didn't sacrifice much in off-road when the Bronco is more than capable of going on most trails that the Jeeps go on, and those "extreme" trails that Jeep like to go on are one offs that rarely are done if at all, most people don't off-road their Jeeps, so the Bronco will steal that market immediately, Ford copied their tech ? Ford literally asked Jeep buyers what they wanted in their Jeeps or liked and disliked and improved and changed and advanced on it, not copied or just simply did everything the same nor did they ignore what Jeep buyers are looking for or want, your comment makes no sense in that regard. Ford tech is miles above Jeeps in every category and every aspect. Your argument for how the Jeep still has advantages are all short term things like "bigger market for aftermarket" ? That gets solved even as we speak, "wider selection of powertrains" Honestly the Bronco powertrain is limited but even than it still beats the Jeep in it's respective place, and the overall majority is not gonna buy a v8 Jeep that costs that price. It's not even a good enough reason to say it has a big advantage or why people would prefer a Jeep over a Bronco. Also talking about brand recognition, have you been living under a rock or have you not noticed that literally everyone is talking about the new Bronco lately or looking out for it ? Heck Ford is in fact known as the most experienced company in off-roading and their vehicles when it comes to the big three, Ford has a big brand recognition, sure maybe not in the specific context of the way the Jeep is, but i doubt that actually is again and advantage, or honestly we have a different thought process and definition of real advantage, you gave a good one at first which was the SFA which is an advantage in certain areas for the Jeep, but also a disadvantage in others, same for the Bronco with it IFS. That's a real advantage vs disadvantage, the rest here are just, it's probably more popular and has more going for it so it's still a better competitor, those things do not last, they are constantly changing especially now.
@@raionshishi8290 dude you can literally look up what Ford said. And you are totally wrong about the jeep culture. Jeep clubs and off-road clubs are more about family and love of a vehicle. From cj2 to the new gladiators and every brand in between. That’s been going on forever. Well after Ford discontinued the bronco in 96.
Pulling the top on this is MUCH more convenient than my 82 was. Ahh, removing the rear section brings back memories. I did get to the point where I could put it on and take it off alone.
Let me preface this by saying I'm a Jeep fan. They are fun, very capable vehicles. That being said, Ford hit a home run with this Bronco! I also think they were smart to go with the independent, front suspension.
Whatever limitations the Bronco might have in extreme off-roading (limitations that maybe 1% of people that drive these vehicles would even experience) by not having a solid, front axle, it more then makes up for in steering and on-road/off-road comfort.
I rode extensively in the new Badlands Bronco with Sasquatch in Moab during the Jeel Safari weekend, and I can tell you the Bronco rides WAY better than a Wrangler. The twin-turbocharged V6 has instantaneous power (with this newish tech that keeps the turbos spooled), the off-roading camera system is really cool for finding approach angles, the sway bar connects/disconnects flawlessly on the go, and the trail turn feature is really innovative.
Pro Baja driver Johnny Campbell took us in Baja mode 45 mph on the gnarliest, washboard roads, and you wouldn't believe how the Bronco's suspension absorbed it all. I was so impressed. I can tell you that the trail-turn feature works pretty well for spinning doughnuts in sand dunes as well ;) Living in Utah, I use these kinds of vehicles off-roading a lot, but I still want on-road comfort, and I think most of us do. The Bronco is comfortable for daily driving, and it has all of the off-road capability 99% of drivers will need. It's roomier, it has a better interior, it looks great on the outside (as does the Wrangler), and it's SERIOUS competition. I bet you would need to drop at least $10,000 in a Wrangler Rubicon to bring it to the level of performance you get with a Badlands model with Sasquatch stock.
This is going to lead to Jeep upping their game big time (which I'm sure they will), but in the meantime (and in my opinion) the Bronco is the clear winner here.
Good video but I have to point out Tommy’s view on the rear soft top opening. How often are you buying groceries that would require opening the top? I get that you don’t like it…but come up with a valid reason. Seems easy enough to open and prop before loading large objects.
I mean most people buy grocieries every week
@@kidamere2408 And…how many are so large you have to open the top?
@@MandrewSD i dunno how may boxes of family sized cereal boxes you buying
I'm loving the Bronco coverage from you guys! It's easier to figure out the model differences from your videos than on Ford's actual website. Ford needs to put gas struts on the soft top raising thing in the back. And they will need to do a Raptor like edition with a V-8 for the truly rich (I'm sure it'll happen). I also wish Ford would put the MOLLE paneling on the back of all front seats (Jeep doesn't do this either). Some things that are only available on higher end models should be more standard. I'm a fan of the base model 2-door Bronco with a Sasquatch package. I want a daily driver that will do what I want it to do off-road and has the "no carpet" option. Rough and tough.
Pretty neat that the rock sliders mount to the frame. With Jeep they mount to the body. Better than not having any protection there at all, but not as good as frame mounted.
Chance that Jeep offers a factory 35" on the Rubicon for 2022 year model: 100%. Honestly they need to put the higher Rubicon fenders on all models and let people order a Sport with a 35" tire package. And 4.10 gears across all models. They also need to up the touchscreen to 8" base model, 9 or 10 for the upgrade.
They've definitely looked at everything the Wrangler does and said "how can we do it better?" Now it's time for Jeep to do the same thing for future models.
Wrangler added just added an “Xtreme Recon Package” with 35s from factory and 100:1 crawl ratio, competition is a good thing.
Man I'm loving everything I'm seeing. Ford has been selling me hard on their upcoming vehicles. I know for a fact in 2-3 years i'll be looking into purchasing either a 2-door Bronco or a Maverick. I really want to see how these vehicles do after some miles have been put on them though, still excited.
BRONCO is ❤️💕
I see those fender flares being a hot commodity lol , stolen stolen stolen 🤣. Ebay .... 😅
Ford should replace stolen ones for free lol
Along with their catalatic converters. Lol
If they can outrun the 00 buck shot they can have em.
I was wondering about the engine/s, 4 cylinder sounds too little especially for desert off-roading have you guys tried that out? Would it kick in to help me up a mountain or would I have to get the 6 cylinder and if the 6 cylinder is good enough?
Ask anyone with a current Ranger that lives in the mountains. They all are 2.3 4cyls
Best Bronco content on UA-cam. Thank you both. This will be the most expensive purchase I’ve made in a decade.
The soft top rear access is a little weird, BUT it is WAAAAY easier than a Jeep JK or JL if you’re carrying groceries or stuff...
TFL conversion units: 1 Andre = 1.2 Tommys = .8 Nathans according to ISO.
Jeep doors, while bulkier, are easier to remove and re-install (no locator pins etc). Though you are less likely to scratch the Bronco doors.
So how long before we have a T4R TRD vs Bronco 4dr vs Jeep Unl vs LandRover Disco ? Id love to see it...or if you wait a few months, whatever the upgrade of the 4Runner is going to be.
Don't for get about the Warthog coming
The doors seam to take a lot of effort to take off. I have a TJ and it's super easy, so I'm curious whether the current jeep's take this much effort?
Was thinking the same thing myself as a TJ owner. Not sure about newer Jeeps but the TJ involves 2 steps. 1. Lift door strap off. 2. Lift off the door. I run without the hinge nuts on because I felt like undoing them each time took too long. Haha.
I like when they originally said the doors come off it better then a Wrangler because it only has 2 bolts. Well this doesn't look better at all. We had a JL and its just as easy as any other Jeep. It has 3 bolts but just like a YJ or TJ once you take the hinge bolts off I never put them back on since I intend on taking them off often. Only difference from a YJ or TJ is it has a door check bolt. So in the end its just 1 bolt and the wiring/door strap. They weight around the same as the old Jeeps. I think these Broncos that have the doors taken off off often are going to end up getting pretty beat up on the front edge.
I unhook check strap unplug connection and lift door off. Threw away bolts when i first removed doors. Takes less than a minute. 07 jk
wranglers are a icon but i think ford did do a good job with the bronco. tough choice for whomever shopping i think. Biggest thing that ticks me off with the wrangler is the seating. The seat does not go back far enough & i am 5'10, i can't imagine someone 6+. Also it's tighter god forgive if you're are 225...
19:58 - How-to video on how to steal Bronco fenders. Forget about catalytic converters, Bronco fenders are easier to steal!
An entire week of the same info over and over again, woooooo
I see a driver door keypad! 😍 I love my Ford driver door keypads. So handy.
I'm assuming the 17 mpg is due to the sasquatch package.
Very bad. I get 18.4 mpg in my 4.6 Mustang GT 5 speed manual.
@@angelgjr1999 35" tires weigh a shit ton, and the gearing required to turn them will destroy efficiency. No matter what fuel source is used.
@@angelgjr1999 You do realize your Mustang GT doesn't run on 35s right ? Does your brain actually function to make that comparison ?
@@raionshishi8290 Get smaller wheels then.
@@DrKreiger I got 4.10 racing gears.
The fender flares will be the most stolen vehicle part in history, you’ll never need to buy replacements.
You mean… You will always have to buy replacement because they will always be easily stolen. 😂🤣😂
You guys knocked it out of the park with all the coverage this week. I've learned basically all I wanted to know. Can't wait for the driving impressions and to see it on trail.
"Take these quarter turns, they turn halfway"
Lmao
They are quarter turns, but since you can't turn them but 180 degrees total due the body being behind them, then 1/2 way is the release position and the other two locations would be lock. But yea, It made me think the same when he said that also.
Those cheap plastic locks look prone to wear in that space.
@@kdub1666 You seems to think plastic is easily broken or easily prone to such things even tho most vehicles even the Jeep has the same plastic going on in it. What other material do you suggest than, i hope you understand the cost, weight and production of those are above what you would probably be willing to take over yourself.
@@raionshishi8290 To be fair, pretty much every plastic bolt holding on my wrangler fenders has had to be replaced, and not due to impact. That's just from driving through mud, water, and snow over the years. They were also a bit of a pain to replace. This is a much, much better design over all, but those plastic fender clips will be breaking quite a bit, I guarantee it.
1 question. Will it come to the UK?
2021 Ford Bronco? It should be the 2022 Ford Bronco by the time my “preorder” gets delivered 🤦♂️
Basically identical removal for front t tops as wranger, very back part too, middle tops is different. I like that. Wranger is all one piece and it’s very heavy.
Doors very similar again. The interior does look to be much cheaper materials compared to wrangler just from looking at the video.
Wranglers have a window frame so much bigger and the mirror is attached plus they don’t fit in the back.
@0:28-0:34 perfect.
Great series as always.
how's the roof rack work with the removable top, roof rack cargo capacity, indepth views of engine bay, in depth views at the suspension set up.
I can practically guarantee that the OEM allowable roof load will be zero, or very close to zero. Same as the wrangler. Exo-racks and pass through racks will be the go to.
Excellent job with the Bronco coverage this entire week guys. Tommy & Andre make a great team and their hard work providing this information is greatly appreciated.
I like to sleep in my 2 door jl rubicon. I wonder if the 2 door bronco is larger or smaller? I know that hump in bronco would kill the back
Eventually I’d love to see a RTI score between a black diamond sas and a badlands non sas with the sway bar disconnected
Ford is going to do gangbusters business selling replacement lost bolts, locating pins, and stolen fender flares.
Im pretty sure theres gonna be aftermarket locks for those fenders / eBay special fender flares
Well the 2nd amendment is a thing. People will learn not to mess with mine
@@Jv19979
I'm not gonna outrun the bullets.... am I?
Every time I see a new video on these Broncos, I’m more impressed with them.
What's the obsession with bottle openers? They're not that hard to pop off plus a lot of bottles have the twist off anyways.
I LOVE that Area 51 paint color. I couldn't tell if I'd like it just from pictures but it looks great.
I have never driven around scratching my dash. What I want to know is if you get it all muddy and you take a hose and wash down the interior which part of the electronics will you have to replace?
Why would you need to lift the soft top for groceries if you can open the swing gate by itself
I think if you folded them correctly you could get 3 to 3.5 Andre's in the 4 door cargo space.
This is the best new Bronco review(s) I have seen. Great job.
I'd like to know how it drives on the road. I have one rsvd, I;ll probly not do too much off roading. Actually thinking I'll sell it for a quick 10k at delivery.
More interesting than I thought!!...might go talk to Ford dealership today... I'd go after the Base model.. Black grill.. black rims😃Great video guys!!
If you haven't ordered already its likely you wouldnt get one for a year or so not that there is anything wrong with that. I believe they have over 120k orders already.
@@andrewgreenawalt3755 I never thought of that...thanks Andrew...next year maybe might be better.
@@R.Nelson I’d try and give it a shot nonetheless. It’s true, loads of people have reserved but there are also quite some that are cancelling their reservation that they made last year. Maybe your dealer can help to get a car that’s already on order
To me it is not a 2021 when I can't even get one here in Canada until 2022. Release dates need to be closer to actual release times of vehicles including the 392 Jeep Rubicon.
I don’t know where you guys get all your energy. You have done an amazing job covering the Bronco, and keeping it real and honest. Thank you.
I am really looking forward to the 2 driving videos next week.
Is there AC vents in the back seat?
I believe they are in the floor under the front seats, but not adjustable vents like in most vehicles these days.
Ford should put speakers in the sides of the headrest for the front seats with th high end model to compete with jeep
Land cruiser hands down the best
Thank you for your great answers from questions that we all have. My 1st generation of the Jeep Wrangler unlimited JK manual transmission popped out of gear and could handle off road at at a slow pace but a crack in the pavement was so harsh that it would jar my teeth loose. I am sure that CFA has still tot fixed this so hopefully the new Broncos are better.
That bug there at the end got me lol I just dodged it 😭😭
i dont think ill ever take the doors or roof off only like 10 days in the whole year where i like the temp outside here in Iowa maybe on my Colorado trip
Love the sound of the Cicadas in the videos. Texas in the summer time summed up
Bring back “dude I hate (or love) my new ride” if y’all find somebody willing to bring in their preordered bronco
Wow love the look of this vehicle….wish the mpg was better though.
I see allot of people snapping off the hard top rear cover wiper fluid and exterior light plugs while they're in those dummy slots in the trunk area. They could have maybe put them in a different spot that is less in the open. Also, I feel like there is going to be a big market on eBay for fender flares since they're so easily removeable, if you know what I mean. Still a great looking vehicle that I believe after a year or two of production and feedback will be a near perfect competitor for it's segment.
That rear door should really open to the left against traffic in the US. Bugs the crap outa me
I see it as they are pushing the platform to be shared globally...I have a hummer h3 that opens to the left
This was a great video. Great features! My favorite thing about all of the features and accessories, is you can finance them with the Bronco if you purchase from the dealership.
I would get the sliding soft top option.
What is so hard about using a button to change between 2wd and 4wd? I keep my Jeep in 4wd all the time anyway, and it's more fun to make your own choices whatever.
What about rain? Lots of electronics in there. You get caught on the trail with no roof an no doors in a rain storm, is it going to be ok?
I’m sure they thought of that.
Totally badass. Cool factor is off the charts with the new Bronco. Definitely puts the Jeep to shame. :)
Cheep plastics center console easy to clean spills
Not really sure why it needs to be soft touch, this is not an area where rest arm
Seems plastic should hold up better to heat over time