Bronco v. Bronco sport

[MJE]

A guy at work (owner of several lifted/customized jeeps) when talking about the Bronco/Bronco Sport said "one is for off road and one is for the mall." There's a very serious lack of understanding about the actual capabilities of the Sport, especially the Badlands. I doubt if this misperception of the BS will go away easily.

No, probably not. The Sport just simply can’t escape if you’ll pardon the pun, it’s C2 roots. Something the Maverick doesn’t seem to have to prove, but then nobody‘s calling it a Ranger little brother. Perception is a funny thing.

They already can’t do much more off road to prove off road capability.
https://www.motortrend.com/news/ford-bronco-sport-climbs-hells-gate-moab/
https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2020/10/19/bronco-sport-off-road-win-rebelle-rally.html

Now having said that, there are people (and I’m not one of them, my BS when it comes will be a suburban use vehicle) on here who use their Sports just as Ford marketing intends with outdoors activities in mind. Perhaps more so than the ‘big‘ broncos which here seem to get the same use as any other vehicle. Mall crawler indeed.

Actually the biggest offender seems to be the defender. I assume they can be used off road, but they’re purchased, or leased perhaps, here only as the latest automotive fashion to stand out in traffic.

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[Meanderthal]

It feels like the Bronco Sport is almost a new category. It is not as capable off-road as the Bronco, or Wrangler. It is more capable than something like a RAV4 or Passport. Is the Bronco Sport something more like a Land Rover? Most people use those as mall crawlers but they are still very capable off-road.

 

[thekingprawn]

It feels like the Bronco Sport is almost a new category. It is not as capable off-road as the Bronco, or Wrangler. It is more capable than something like a RAV4 or Passport. Is the Bronco Sport something more like a Land Rover? Most people use those as mall crawlers but they are still very capable off-road.

When I started researching a new vehicle last year I knew I wanted something that could get me to more places in the Olympic mountains for hiking. I looked very hard at Subaru, naturally, but I'm running as fast as I can from all CVT transmissions. I wouldn't mind having another truck, but I'm firmly against paying the prices trucks command these days. An SUV seemed like the right answer until I learned that most are just funny shaped station wagons with plastic fender flares and sticker packages. They can't actually do anything off pavement. The Bronco Sport is a true crossover that performs reasonably well on road and has a surprising amount of capability off road. Of all the vehicles on offer it fits my needs most completely. Plus the cool factor.

 

[Escape2Bronco]

A guy at work (owner of several lifted/customized jeeps) when talking about the Bronco/Bronco Sport said "one is for off road and one is for the mall." There's a very serious lack of understanding about the actual capabilities of the Sport, especially the Badlands. I doubt if this misperception of the BS will go away easily.

Most Jeeps and Full-size Bronco’s are actually mall crawlers as well. It’s a persona, not necessarily a reality.
Its a SUV, the “U” stands for utility. That’s why they are so popular. I used the “U” in my old Escape all the time. I didn’t buy it to go rock climbing in Moab. This will go off road when needed to reach trail heads out west without any fear of getting stuck or hung up. Will handle Wisconsin winters without any issue. Maybe one of the good things about being an old fart. I really don’t give a ? what people think about what I drive!

 

[Kritas]

Most Jeeps and Full-size Bronco’s are actually mall crawlers as well. It’s a persona, not necessarily a reality.

So much this. I live in an area with tons of jacked-up Jeeps and trucks that never see mud. The idea that these folks judge my ride (which is being fixed up for hunting, etc.) or think that I want to participate in their measuring contest is laughable.

 

[thekingprawn]

It’s a persona, not necessarily a reality.

Facts. I'm not down with spending $85k for a lifestyle fashion accessory.

Maybe one of the good things about being an old fart. I really don’t give a ? what people think about what I drive!

My BS is my 50th bday present, so I'm right there with you on giving no poops about other people's opinions.

 

[thekingprawn]

So much this. I live in an area with tons of jacked-up Jeeps and trucks that never see mud.

One guy at work has a Jeep he spent so much money on that he literally named it "Concrete Queen." It will never see dirt, mud, or rocks.

 

[kino]

One guy at work has a Jeep he spent so much money on that he literally named it "Concrete Queen." It will never see dirt, mud, or rocks.

When I lived in WA, you would see more dirt on a Volvo or Subaru than a Jeep! Boy, how those are babied!

 

[HUSBANDOFBS]

I enjoy spotting for the wife when she's attempting to traverse parking lot stripes.

 

[Kritas]

I enjoy spotting for the wife when she's attempting to traverse parking lot stripes.

Yep. The Target parking lot counts as off-roading. Got to watch out for those predator BMWs cutting across the lanes.

 

[13MikeH]

A guy at work (owner of several lifted/customized jeeps) when talking about the Bronco/Bronco Sport said "one is for off road and one is for the mall." There's a very serious lack of understanding about the actual capabilities of the Sport, especially the Badlands. I doubt if this misperception of the BS will go away easily.

And who cares. I drive a badlands. It's affordable functional fun. Buddy of mine is a high end mechanic and jeep off-roader. He can't wait to get his hands on the sport to see how it tics. I'm having him do my 10K check and let him play a bit. Dude has a fleet of jeeps...his stamp of approval is all I need from a real perspective and my stamp of approval signed the paperwork..life goes on.

 

[Jrl]

And who cares. I drive a badlands. It's affordable functional fun. Buddy of mine is a high end mechanic and jeep off-roader. He can't wait to get his hands on the sport to see how it tics. I'm having him do my 10K check and let him play a bit. Dude has a fleet of jeeps...his stamp of approval is all I need from a real perspective and my stamp of approval signed the paperwork..life goes on.

Will be interested in his professional opinion . my badlands has been with no issues over the last14 months .

 

[13MikeH]

Will be interested in his professional opinion . my badlands has been with no issues over the last14 months .

Headed to Vegas deserts this week and will have scheduled work when we return. Should have some idea. He's the kind of guy who will strip it down to it's bones to figure it out.

 

[rootdoc]

I wonder how people are reacting to the Maverick? Maybe most aren’t old enough to remember the original Maverick. Looked nothing like a pick up.

My wife had an early 70's Maverick, a small four door sedan.

 

[Its her Bronco]

The opening post should have said "my exfriend said the Bronco Sport is not a Bronco". They are just jealous and trying to take your joy.
My wife loves her Bronco Sport. It fits her perfectly. I love her BS OB and drive it every chance I get. Hers will never be used for off roading. She did not want it for that, she wanted it because she liked the way it looks and drivers (on pavement).

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