Absolutely worth it, given the 2023 upgrades re the fox 3.0 suspension, raptor steering rack, etc. Really enjoy my loaded $86K CDN wildtrack, has been great and one hell of a great winter vehicle.
I have this Wildtrak with all of the options and as a retiree I drive it everyday It is amazing except for window rattle when partially down. I have the Shadow Black edition and it is an eye popper. I think as you reference, comparing it to a Land Rover is going to be a bit of a challenge. I would consider the Rover but again the price point is going to be higher equipped the same way as this Bronco.
I love the soft top. I live in Southern California, and I set it back all the time. It's perfect for driving down the coast driving up to the lakes in the mountains. I really appreciate it when it starts to rain. I Put it back in seconds I don't have to take up all the room in the back of my bronco with my camping gear or my groceries in order to store those plastic pieces. I don't have to have help getting it on and off.
Honestly I had To spend 78,000 to get my Bronco badlands sasquatch fully loaded. My neighbor had waited over 2 years and still didn't have his base model. I spent a lot more than I probably should have but I don't regret it I did not want to wait 😊
@Kimberly Dodder crazy! You are not alone in that regard. Lots of folks paid over msrp. If your happy with it, it's your money! My son being a Ford employee Has its perks.
Paid that for my fully upgraded badlands. I get sway bar disconnect and marine grade vinyl…. I’ll take badlands all day. Also it was designed to be modular. That’s why the aftermarket is sooooooooooo good for these rigs. Wildtrak to me seemed like the concrete cowboy/ grocery getter. Don’t get me wrong still rugged but tried to go “luxury” and lost some off road capabilities.
I was on the fence for Badlands and Wildtrack. Wildtrack with the upgraded suspension and upgraded steering rack. For 24my the Badlands is getting the 3.0 steering rack so that works for me. I feel like the Wildtrack is the budget Raptor. I'm happy with my decision to go with the Badlands options out. I wish they would do the 4500 pound towing capacity that the Raptor has across all models. Especially now that the Jeep Rubicon has 5000 pounds on the Rubicon JL
Just curious to get your opinion on why someone would get the Wildtrack when you can upgrade a Badlands to Sasquatch w/ bar disconnect, hardtop and Lux package and pay just the same and get a nice dark interior?!
Have a 2023 Basically same spec msrp was 66k and It went right back to the dealer. Yes it looks great and have had jeeps my whole life and was excited to move on to the bronco bc the jeeps went to complete crap IMO. but this 2.7l is underpowered with the 35s. feels like im going to blow the motor when i get on it. Then the 10 speed trans shifts like crap and gets caught up. It was a big let down for me. They need to make a 3.5 version thats not the raptor and 30k more or they need to drop the 5.0 in it and im all in. But IMO ford really dropped the ball with the motor options in this.
Super helpful review. I spent a good part of my weekend configuring this exact trim. Sad they can't drop the 3.5 in this vehicle. 450HP would sure be nice. I'm not a fan of the Brinco Raptor, or the mid-range 3.0 that should be THE BASE motor to begin with.
great video guys can't wait till we get them here in Australia i think the Bronco will do well here Ford Australia will probably need to look at the way they package the Bronco here to make them affordable i think...
My wife and I recently purchased a base model v6 , hard top and Azure grey! Dealer installed lift with 35” tires! Granted it doesn’t have the lockers but is still a blast to drive. It’s drive amazing even with the 35” tires! I only wished there would have been a v8 n/a option! …although this 2.7 TT has a ton of power but thinking down the road it’ll need turbos and possibly more problems due to how complex the electronics are! We’re in our 50s and this is the only new vehicle either of us has bought! I contemplated buying used but due to the marketing and purpose this vehicle is intended for I decided to go new….didn’t want one that was off roadbed hard or in deep water!
If i could custom build a factory bronco for purchase it would be the best of the Badlands mixed with the Wildtrack and the Raptor 3.0 engine. That is until Ford drops a V8 for less than $300k. Hahaha
Not showing the trunk at all as part of a review just to get more watch time and views on another video i think is a bad move. Would have been better to show the trunk and reference the video if anyone is curious on differences of sizes.
No, it's not worth $64k. My 2023 Bronco OBX 2.7 advanced 4x4 High package with aux switches and tow package was $40k. The upgrades needed to bring it up to WildTrak HOSS 3.0 spec is less than $10k.
Did you get a price protection Bronco? Because you cannot compare it to a new full MSRP Bronco. I got my 2023 2DR BaseSquatch 2.7 for $38,500 (sold to me at $2000 below February 2023 MSRP). Hopefully Ford will stop with the three price increases in a year crap in 2024. The current MSRP for my Bronco is $49,000 if you can even get a Base model anymore. Yeah, I’m going to be upgrading the suspension to the HOSS 3.0 or better.
@@66scooterdaytona yes, I had some price protection, and I also got $2,500 more off because I changed my order from the WildTrak to an OBX, but even full MSRP was $51,270 for the OBX. $11,000 is quite the price difference. My 2021 Bronco OBX was $48k without any price protection, and had the more expensive lux package, no aux switches (but otherwise identical to my 2023). If you never turn a wrench yourself, I can see the argument that the WildTrak is potentially worth it. However, the additional point (which you also state) is not just about the HOSS 3.0 package, which is overpriced by about $5k, but the price increases in general are making the Bronco less of a good value. If you are going for the most capable non-Raptor Bronco, it would make much more sense to get a non-sasquatch Badlands and add the HOSS 3.0 steering rack as opposed to buying a WildTrak. BTW, congratulations on your BaseSquatch, excellent value there.
@@kevinn6538 do you need to see receipts? They are posted on Bronco6G, just search my username and "receipts". You'll find it. $51,270 MSRP (before TTL) and $40,476 price (before TTL).
The Badlands only plus if for rock crawlers. The Wildtrak suspension (HOSSS 3.0) is outrageously good and is just as capable off road (unless you are crawling rocks). I drive them both, side by side. Both were two doors, both had Sasquatch and both had the same packages included. After driving both it was easy for me, Wildtrak. I will never crawl rocks so for me, this was the best choice. We live out in the woods on land and it gets muddy, snowy and rutted but I will never need a sway bar disconnect. Few will.
Outside of all the new technology and modern look of these I will never part with my (purchased new) 138000 original miles 1992 Fullsize Bronco XLT. I bought it from Cal Worthington Ford in Long Beach CA. The Cal Worthington himself was actually at the dealership that day and shook my hand after I signed the paperwork and said to me " Youngman you beat me to it that was supposed to be mine" and laughed. Before you ask, no, he didn't have his dog Spot with him that day lol.
Tough question. Pros and cons to both for sure. Really, really enjoyed the Defender. Bronco geniually surprised me in the Wildtrak trim. You could go back and forth. My opinion and choice would be the Defender at the end of the day.
Unfortunately as awesome as it may be.. the Bronco has had way too many issues and recalls to feel good about buying one. It needs some time. Maybe year or two down the road pick one up but def not one of these first models.
@@PerformanceOnWheels Nah, they are shit. I have a Hummer, I'm good for now till it breaks down, and haven't had any issues with it for 15 years thankfully. By then maybe Bronco's will be figured out.
Ive had a two door outer banks and now the four door Wildtrack lux no issues what so ever!! Both 2023 loved both but the two door didn’t have enough truck space for me. But like how it looks better then a four door.
@@anonymoususer1231 Right on, I'd def get the 2dr myself. But not for another year or two when I can pick up a newer used one that hopefully has things ironed out.
That’s a $64,000 Found On Road Dead junk aka FORD. I want to see an honest review after 50,000 miles to see how many recall or how many time it been in the shop
@@buckhorncortez in the US we call it Found On Road Dead in Australia they call it Fix Or Repair Dailey. You be lucky if your FORD make it to 100k miles. What race are you talking about FORD never beat anybody on racetrack
In the USA we love our Ford vehicles. I think the OP is just secretly hoping his family wouldn't disown him, if he owned a Ford. I kn[eo]w folks like that.
Absolutely worth it, given the 2023 upgrades re the fox 3.0 suspension, raptor steering rack, etc. Really enjoy my loaded $86K CDN wildtrack, has been great and one hell of a great winter vehicle.
I have this Wildtrak with all of the options and as a retiree I drive it everyday It is amazing except for window rattle when partially down. I have the Shadow Black edition and it is an eye popper. I think as you reference, comparing it to a Land Rover is going to be a bit of a challenge. I would consider the Rover but again the price point is going to be higher equipped the same way as this Bronco.
That window rattle is fixable with an adjustment to the track or guides!
my black diamond rattled like a jerk. Only the driver side. The passenger wasn't an issue. I took it in twice and it was never fixed.
If you search the internet, there’s a diy foam insert solution to that rattle..
pulling the trigger on a 4 door blue wild track tomorrow for 62K. I really want the grey but they are impossible to find in my area.
Awesome! Congrats!!!!
Just purchased the soft-top version of that exact vehicle, color.. everything.
I love the soft top. I live in Southern California, and I set it back all the time. It's perfect for driving down the coast driving up to the lakes in the mountains. I really appreciate it when it starts to rain. I Put it back in seconds I don't have to take up all the room in the back of my bronco with my camping gear or my groceries in order to store those plastic pieces. I don't have to have help getting it on and off.
Awesome! Thanks for that. I am thinking we will put it on.
Honestly I had To spend 78,000 to get my Bronco badlands sasquatch fully loaded. My neighbor had waited over 2 years and still didn't have his base model. I spent a lot more than I probably should have but I don't regret it I did not want to wait 😊
@Kimberly Dodder crazy! You are not alone in that regard. Lots of folks paid over msrp. If your happy with it, it's your money! My son being a Ford employee
Has its perks.
Paid that for my fully upgraded badlands. I get sway bar disconnect and marine grade vinyl…. I’ll take badlands all day. Also it was designed to be modular. That’s why the aftermarket is sooooooooooo good for these rigs. Wildtrak to me seemed like the concrete cowboy/ grocery getter. Don’t get me wrong still rugged but tried to go “luxury” and lost some off road capabilities.
What off-road capabilities does the Badlands have that the Wildtrak doesn't besides the sway bar disconnect?
You are my hero. Asking a question I addressed and you answered yourself 🎉 bravo
@@brianhumphrey8494absolutely nothing and noticeable worse suspension and weaker steering rack
I was on the fence for Badlands and Wildtrack. Wildtrack with the upgraded suspension and upgraded steering rack. For 24my the Badlands is getting the 3.0 steering rack so that works for me. I feel like the Wildtrack is the budget Raptor. I'm happy with my decision to go with the Badlands options out. I wish they would do the 4500 pound towing capacity that the Raptor has across all models. Especially now that the Jeep Rubicon has 5000 pounds on the Rubicon JL
Just curious to get your opinion on why someone would get the Wildtrack when you can upgrade a Badlands to Sasquatch w/ bar disconnect, hardtop and Lux package and pay just the same and get a nice dark interior?!
Hoss 3.0 suspension/steering rack.
I like the space Grey interior better otherwise I would get the badlands only reason I'm getting the wildtrak is for the interior dumb I know
@@PerformanceOnWheels now for 2024 Badlands gets the 3.0 steering rack, just not suspension
If they offered a fixed hardtop to reduce the noise it would be even better.
The OBX cloth seats are the nice ones, I don't like the other trim cloth seats nearly as much as the ones in the OBX.
Have a 2023 Basically same spec msrp was 66k and It went right back to the dealer. Yes it looks great and have had jeeps my whole life and was excited to move on to the bronco bc the jeeps went to complete crap IMO. but this 2.7l is underpowered with the 35s. feels like im going to blow the motor when i get on it. Then the 10 speed trans shifts like crap and gets caught up. It was a big let down for me. They need to make a 3.5 version thats not the raptor and 30k more or they need to drop the 5.0 in it and im all in. But IMO ford really dropped the ball with the motor options in this.
Do you have a defender video? They look so cool!!
We have a whole defender series! Check out our channel and go to playlists! You will find out series there :)
@@PerformanceOnWheels appreciate it
Super helpful review. I spent a good part of my weekend configuring this exact trim. Sad they can't drop the 3.5 in this vehicle. 450HP would sure be nice. I'm not a fan of the Brinco Raptor, or the mid-range 3.0 that should be THE BASE motor to begin with.
64? I just built one and it’s 70 grand. I couldn’t believe it.
What bumper does the 23 wildtrak come with?
The one in the video is a 2023.
So, would this ,the bronco badlands or wildtrak make a good hunting rig?
Both! I'd probably pick the band lands for that situation however
great video guys can't wait till we get them here in Australia i think the Bronco will do well here Ford Australia will probably need to look at the way they package the Bronco here to make them affordable i think...
Is the hard top quiet in the cabin?
Better then a jeep! Still has more road noise then a normal car. Easy to have a conversation.
My wife and I recently purchased a base model v6 , hard top and Azure grey! Dealer installed lift with 35” tires!
Granted it doesn’t have the lockers but is still a blast to drive. It’s drive amazing even with the 35” tires!
I only wished there would have been a v8 n/a option! …although this 2.7 TT has a ton of power but thinking down the road it’ll need turbos and possibly more problems due to how complex the electronics are! We’re in our 50s and this is the only new vehicle either of us has bought!
I contemplated buying used but due to the marketing and purpose this vehicle is intended for I decided to go new….didn’t want one that was off roadbed hard or in deep water!
Great video! Thanks!
If i could custom build a factory bronco for purchase it would be the best of the Badlands mixed with the Wildtrack and the Raptor 3.0 engine. That is until Ford drops a V8 for less than $300k. Hahaha
Not showing the trunk at all as part of a review just to get more watch time and views on another video i think is a bad move. Would have been better to show the trunk and reference the video if anyone is curious on differences of sizes.
Thanks for watching and providing feedback!
Yes.
No, it's not worth $64k. My 2023 Bronco OBX 2.7 advanced 4x4 High package with aux switches and tow package was $40k. The upgrades needed to bring it up to WildTrak HOSS 3.0 spec is less than $10k.
Did you get a price protection Bronco? Because you cannot compare it to a new full MSRP Bronco. I got my 2023 2DR BaseSquatch 2.7 for $38,500 (sold to me at $2000 below February 2023 MSRP). Hopefully Ford will stop with the three price increases in a year crap in 2024. The current MSRP for my Bronco is $49,000 if you can even get a Base model anymore. Yeah, I’m going to be upgrading the suspension to the HOSS 3.0 or better.
@@66scooterdaytona yes, I had some price protection, and I also got $2,500 more off because I changed my order from the WildTrak to an OBX, but even full MSRP was $51,270 for the OBX. $11,000 is quite the price difference.
My 2021 Bronco OBX was $48k without any price protection, and had the more expensive lux package, no aux switches (but otherwise identical to my 2023).
If you never turn a wrench yourself, I can see the argument that the WildTrak is potentially worth it. However, the additional point (which you also state) is not just about the HOSS 3.0 package, which is overpriced by about $5k, but the price increases in general are making the Bronco less of a good value.
If you are going for the most capable non-Raptor Bronco, it would make much more sense to get a non-sasquatch Badlands and add the HOSS 3.0 steering rack as opposed to buying a WildTrak.
BTW, congratulations on your BaseSquatch, excellent value there.
No way that price is correct.
@@kevinn6538 do you need to see receipts? They are posted on Bronco6G, just search my username and "receipts". You'll find it. $51,270 MSRP (before TTL) and $40,476 price (before TTL).
@kevinn6538 wild right?
I’m interested in the soft top
Where you from?
I’m from Ogden Utah
@Shaun Whittle shipping might be interesting. It would be freight because of the size.
@@PerformanceOnWheels what is an email address I can get ahold of you?
Performanceonwheels111@gmail.com
Badlands is actually the more capable vehicle as it has Sta-bar disconnect. Badlands w/ sasquatch and lux is the perfect Bronco.
More capable in the desert going over dunes, Or more capable crawling over rocks?
The Badlands only plus if for rock crawlers. The Wildtrak suspension (HOSSS 3.0) is outrageously good and is just as capable off road (unless you are crawling rocks). I drive them both, side by side. Both were two doors, both had Sasquatch and both had the same packages included. After driving both it was easy for me, Wildtrak. I will never crawl rocks so for me, this was the best choice. We live out in the woods on land and it gets muddy, snowy and rutted but I will never need a sway bar disconnect. Few will.
Outside of all the new technology and modern look of these I will never part with my (purchased new) 138000 original miles 1992 Fullsize Bronco XLT. I bought it from Cal Worthington Ford in Long Beach CA. The Cal Worthington himself was actually at the dealership that day and shook my hand after I signed the paperwork and said to me " Youngman you beat me to it that was supposed to be mine" and laughed. Before you ask, no, he didn't have his dog Spot with him that day lol.
Which do you prefer the defender or the bronco. Im in the market for these type of vehicles.
Tough question. Pros and cons to both for sure. Really, really enjoyed the Defender. Bronco geniually surprised me in the Wildtrak trim. You could go back and forth. My opinion and choice would be the Defender at the end of the day.
Find a Golf R to review please!
What generation 🤔
Stock 290 whp is low . I thought that 3.0 engine has 400hp?
That’s Bronco Raptor that comes with 400 hpw stock.
Correct. Even the bronco raptor is not very quick either. With it's 37 inch tires
Depending on how it's configured, it's not too bad, mine will run low 6 second 0-60 and low to mid 14 second 1/4 mile times at sea level.
Look at the value it brings, not the price.
U should have been rockin a pair of shoes instead of those ridiculous flip flops.
We have 7 months of winter. I rock flip flops any moment possible.
Looking pretty hard at em lol
So they charge $2K + for cup holder and fake leather that may not withstand wear? lol
Of course it still looks like in its only 4k miles 😅
Unfortunately as awesome as it may be.. the Bronco has had way too many issues and recalls to feel good about buying one. It needs some time. Maybe year or two down the road pick one up but def not one of these first models.
You should buy a Land Rover. It will changed your perspective.
@@PerformanceOnWheels Nah, they are shit. I have a Hummer, I'm good for now till it breaks down, and haven't had any issues with it for 15 years thankfully. By then maybe Bronco's will be figured out.
Ive had a two door outer banks and now the four door Wildtrack lux no issues what so ever!! Both 2023 loved both but the two door didn’t have enough truck space for me. But like how it looks better then a four door.
@@anonymoususer1231 Right on, I'd def get the 2dr myself. But not for another year or two when I can pick up a newer used one that hopefully has things ironed out.
Absolutely not. That's more than mine 2023 charger scat pack to begin with.
Two completely type of vehicles.
@@dannyjolly6615 Exatly
Scat pat bad tho
These guys are really tedious. Bad signal to noise. Lot’s of blabber, little info.
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Eh…Im happy with my 45-50k Black Diamond
That’s a $64,000 Found On Road Dead junk aka FORD. I want to see an honest review after 50,000 miles to see how many recall or how many time it been in the shop
Out to get em! Love the passion. What is better for you?
"...aka FORD..." Did you think that up all by yourself? I thought FORD stood for First On Race Day...
@@buckhorncortez in the US we call it Found On Road Dead in Australia they call it Fix Or Repair Dailey. You be lucky if your FORD make it to 100k miles. What race are you talking about FORD never beat anybody on racetrack
In the USA we love our Ford vehicles. I think the OP is just secretly hoping his family wouldn't disown him, if he owned a Ford. I kn[eo]w folks like that.
@@christopherenoch4230 I am an American I don’t love FORD they are junk
NO
Absolutely overpriced