Interesting, I can't in good conscience praise spy shots from within our own facilities but I wonder why they didn't get a better one? If you have the guts to snap a photo from within NMPDC or EVB then why not go all the way and give people the whole view? I know they don't cover all the bodies...
A reply to no one in particular: The orange concept/sneak peek is the same vehicle as the camo we saw just recently. It is the "small rugged utility" sharing an architecture with the all new escape. The midsize all new Ranger based Bronco is represented by the shadow, this too is concept art...
Unless you are closer to the product development than me I am quite sure that's not right. The Explorer and Aviator share an all new RWD unibody architecture. More similar to the mustang actually than the trucks/vans. The next gen Ranger and Bronco will still be RWD BOF architectures. That said...
I am quite sure that we are looking at the compact off roader dubbed "baby bronco" on this forum. Two things I would point out: 1, it has Pirelli tires which I think are available on the escape so they may just be using those as donors while they test powertrain to further "camouflage" the...
Agreed, not only does it bring in sales through familiarization, it also helps the sales reporting. Like F-series for example. We'll see how they market these and if that's something they are going for.
As for the name, I can see why it would bug people. Obviously they wont have the same...
I agree, I think the escape size and functionality is much more aligned with the Cherokee and I would expect the baby bronco to have better offroad chops than the renegade, something again more like the Cherokee. (though that's not saying much)
My rig I bought in Arizona, (old picture) I have since touched up some of the trim and paint but nothing major. Taking her out west (from Michigan) on a 2 week road trip.
1987 4x4 f-250 6.9 idi diesel BFG 35's