New Bronco Based on Subcompact?!?!?

[Cooter_76]

Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=107202

 

[Jason TN]

Yah I seen the proto type pics. I looks very nice outside but they route they took for the drive train is very disappointing. They are bassing it off the escapes from what I hear. It is going to be front wheel drive until you put it in 4wd to engage the rear wheels. The only good thing I noticed was they are offering it with a diesel engine. I think its a perkins but not sure about that. Also going to have too much electronics.

I was very excited when I heard about it but very disappointed when I looked more into it. Proto type had a nice body though.

http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=17145

 

[73stallion]

god, i hope they don't screw it up like they did the thunderbird! i was just starting to like the concept...

 

[weps]

its going to be a beefed up scion xb.

 

[Mark]

It's going to suck... :'(

 

[TOFIC]

I LOVE IT!!!!

this just means my 73 is going to escalate in price astronomically.
Some mall crawler is going to buy a new one, take it out where it shouldn't be, (where real Broncos play) and end up watching the REAL Broncos play.
Then he will want one.
Maybe this isn't a good idea, prices will go up and I cant get my goodies.
Cancel the above thought!!
TOFIC

 

[1977]

Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=107202

And I quote (from the Edmunds article in the link above)

"What this means to you: If you are young or budget-conscious, the Bronco could be a stylish alternative to such mainstream vehicles as Chevrolet's Aveo."

My only question is.................What the hell is an Aveo???

UGH!!!

Maybe someone should clue Ford in
:'(

 

[1977]

And I quote (from the Edmunds article in the link above)

"What this means to you: If you are young or budget-conscious, the Bronco could be a stylish alternative to such mainstream vehicles as Chevrolet's Aveo."

My only question is.................What the hell is an Aveo???

UGH!!!

Maybe someone should clue Ford in
:'(

Oh yeah, I almost forgot..........How many young, budget-conscious people do you know of ????

 

[broncnaz]

I dont know why they would even bother building it. I would rather have an escape and put my own bronco badges on it. They can get the mustang right why not a bronco?

 

[brian72]

if it is not a bronco DON'T call it a bronco.........

 

[sixtysix]

An integrated winch w/roller guides, Nitrous Oxide injection and 18" tires!!!!!!! Specs say 268mm ground clearance, about 10.5 inches. YA, I bet its going to be cost conscious, your'e conscience will probably bother you every time you have to make another monthly payment. I'll stick with my 66 and my newly aquired 74.

 

[Socal Tom]

I don't think you guys are getting it. This won't be the one that was in the autoshow last year, this will be a 2wd micro car.
Tom
the aveo

 

[Steve]

Maybe someone should clue Ford in
:'(

From the point of view of an avid 4 wheeler and EB owner, I don't like it at all. However, let's remember that Ford is a business and gas is currently around $3/gallon. So, given that, is it smarter to build something that appeals to a small group (us) thus limiting the market and sales, or to appeal to a much bigger group to have much bigger sales? That's a no-brainer for sure. They make decisions on what will sell the most and make the most $, and I think we all know that a solid axle, capable off-road new Bronco that we would want is not it. Sad for us, but you really can't fault Ford for going that direction.

 

[Socal Tom]

From the point of view of an avid 4 wheeler and EB owner, I don't like it at all. However, let's remember that Ford is a business and gas is currently around $3/gallon. So, given that, is it smarter to build something that appeals to a small group (us) thus limiting the market and sales, or to appeal to a much bigger group to have much bigger sales? That's a no-brainer for sure. They make decisions on what will sell the most and make the most $, and I think we all know that a solid axle, capable off-road new Bronco that we would want is not it. Sad for us, but you really can't fault Ford for going that direction.

I don't object to Ford making smaller more fuel effecient cars, I do however object to them calling it a Bronco. It took a generation, but they finally brought the T-bid back to it's routes. The 05 mustang is more like a 65 mustang than anything in 30 years. How can they consider using the Bronco name for something like that?
The EB was a small nimble 4wd when it came out. It was also more of a "street" rig than the other 4wds of the time. I'm talking about a 66 with an 170 I6 and a D30 front and and uncut fenders.
A small 4wd like the escape ( with a less "girly" design) could remind me of a bronco. But a little 2wd economy car....
Tom

 

[Cooter_76]

I had been hoping the new Bronco would compete against the new FJ Cruiser http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/futu.../www.toyota.com/fj&ref=http://www.toyota.com/

Alas, it is not to be
:'(

 

[feitctaj]

Cool! Another pregnant rollerskate fo Mo to steamro.
22 tires , I should be able to get 4 or 5 at a time %)
What a turd :'(

 

[Skipdevil]

I agree with Walker 949 and Socal Tom. Ford is not trying to market a new kick ass off road capable vehicle. It is just too bad that they are using the Bronco name. I do think that this will keep the the value of our vehicles growing and besides, being able to customize your EB with new parts and accessories is what makes the EB so damn good.

Personally, I can't wait to see one of those new vehicles dead on the trail!

Skipdevil

 

[Merlin76]

Damn, that FJ is pretty sweet lookin.... For a yota anyway. I'd hate to see Ford turn the Bronco into a roller skate like the Aveo.... What the hell are they thinking?

 

[ransil]

Who has an address so we can send nastygram's too.

 

[feitctaj]

Who has an address so we can send nastygram's too.

Kinda tough to get Ford to listen to the buyers , when Lee works for Dodge, they stopped listening a long time a go