I didn't realize the 1st Gen was produced that many years. According to Wiki the only transmission until 1973 was the 3 on the treeThe new Bronco is more true to the original than the bloated F-150 based model of the OJ Simpson era.
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The Bronco II’s we’re closer to the original sizing.The new Bronco is more true to the original than the bloated F-150 based model of the OJ Simpson era.
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Ford using marketing shenanigans to sell more "Escapes". Pick a name with a storied history and apply it to something with a couple of styling cues that it really doesn't otherwise apply to. See also, Mustang Mach E.
Eh, not really. The Bronco Sport is actually a lot more off-road capable than "just an Escape."Ford using marketing shenanigans to sell more "Escapes". Pick a name with a storied history and apply it to something with a couple of styling cues that it really doesn't otherwise apply to.
So you're telling me they couldn't have offered an Escape with the same add-ons if they wanted to? Of course they could. It's the same platform and there's not many under-the-skin differences between them. Good on them if they can make more money by spreading the platform development costs among several models and broadening the appeal of the platform, but that's what they are doing.Eh, not really. The Bronco Sport is actually a lot more off-road capable than "just an Escape."
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Is Killer Off Road
The Baby Bronco is as cute as it is capable.www.roadandtrack.com
That is some crazy talk. I am sure they will find some suckers. Perhaps if they offered 25 over my tradeMy wife talked to dealer. They want $25k over MSRP for delivery in January
My wife talked to dealer. They want $25k over MSRP for delivery in January
Right?Wish in one hand, want in the other......
Right?
But honestly, sucks for the dealers. Supply and demand and what not. If i order one from manufacturer and wait it better come in maxing at MSRP.
If they are holding the jeep above their heads and whoever can jump high enough can buy it.... That annoys me. We never jacked up PMAGs when none could be found. When we got them we'd sell at our usual price, but we didn't have huge overhead either
Ford using marketing shenanigans to sell more "Escapes". Pick a name with a storied history and apply it to something with a couple of styling cues that it really doesn't otherwise apply to. See also, Mustang Mach E.
I recently made similar comments about them using the Maverick name for a definitely not Maverick vehicle. I was told they are struggling to find names they can secure the rights to so they are digging up names they already own for this.
I had a buddy when I lived up in Lafayette that had a mustard yellow Maverick. He called it "Mabel". Mabel had no front passenger seat. She had a beanbag chair there. There were 4 of us that covered a lot of country roads up there in Mabel.Well, the old Maverick was a poor excuse for a car...the new Maverick is a poor excuse for a truck.
Maybe that's the connection they are going for.
Is it the same platform? That is not the intel I have.So you're telling me they couldn't have offered an Escape with the same add-ons if they wanted to? Of course they could. It's the same platform and there's not many under-the-skin differences between them. Good on them if they can make more money by spreading the platform development costs among several models and broadening the appeal of the platform, but that's what they are doing.
The Bronco Sport and the Escape share the same underpinnings and powertrains. The Bronco Sport is much more capable off road, with additional ground clearance, superior approach and departure angles, over 23" water fording capability, off-road tuned suspension, locking rear differential and several 4wd terrain modes.Is it the same platform? That is not the intel I have.
They should have called it the Courier, like their previous mini truck. But I guess "Maverick" is more stylish.I recently made similar comments about them using the Maverick name for a definitely not Maverick vehicle. I was told they are struggling to find names they can secure the rights to so they are digging up names they already own for this.
They will sell a boatload of them. And they'll do what buyers need them to do. Not everyone needs a Cummins dually.the new Maverick is a poor excuse for a truck
Ah, I thought he was saying the Escape and the "real" Bronco shared platforms. My bad.The Bronco Sport and the Escape share the same underpinnings and powertrains. The Bronco Sport is much more capable off road, with additional ground clearance, superior approach and departure angles, over 23" water fording capability, off-road tuned suspension, locking rear differential and several 4wd terrain modes.
If it was just "marketing shenanigans," the Bronco Sport would just be a square Escape with no other real differences. But that's obviously not the case. In fact, a lot of people are finding that the Bronco Sport is a better off roader than a Jeep Cherokee.
Now the Mustang Mach-e? That's marketing shenanigans. And an abomination. They should have named it the Electro-Pinto.
And probably a smart move. GM should follow suit.The only "car" the Ford still markets is the Mustang. Everything else is either a truck or sport/suv. No more Focus, Fusion, Edge vehicles. They gave up an entire market share to Honda, Toyota, and Kia.