Trail Militia Video: Is the Bronco Sport the best AWD vehicle on the market? We test it with a Honda Ridgeline

[Winds of Change]

At the risk of stating the obvious, I view the Bronco Sport, especially the Badlands trim, as a right and proper sport utility vehicle. So many "SUVs" barely qualify as such IMHO; the dilution of "SUV" is perhaps why we have to reach for other descriptors when talking about the Bronco Sport.

Well said!

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[Winds of Change]

I haven't heard anyone mention over heating on any videos. That seems to be more with the soobie cvt.

But we can call it scout? Sure is better than baby bronco.

 

[Osco]

Unbelievable,
People actually buy a Bronco Sport for forty grand and think it’s a rock crawling off road Jeep.
This shows how little people know about off roading.
Come on people. It’s the escape chassis, a unibody with a bit more advanced drive system and a little more ground clearance.

 

[Winds of Change]

Unbelievable,
People actually buy a Bronco Sport for forty grand and think it’s a rock crawling off road Jeep.
This shows how little people know about off roading.
Come on people. It’s the escape chassis, a unibody with a bit more advanced drive system and a little more ground clearance.

I generally roll up the curb into the driveway slowly. Is'nt that rock crawling? If it is the my sons Mazda3 is an off road MACHINE!

 

[Osco]

I generally roll up the curb into the driveway slowly. Is'nt that rock crawling? If it is the my sons Mazda3 is an off road MACHINE!

Yeah I run my BS base model through a rock garden every day.
The big rocks are over three inches in diameter and there are thousands of em’ :,P

 

[Winds of Change]

Yeah I run my BS base model through a rock garden every day.
The big rocks are over three inches in diameter and there are thousands of em’ :,P

Imagine the trail ride we could come up with

 

[rootdoc]

Be nice to your vehicle and it will be nice to you.

Great comment, great advice!

 

[Barry S.]

As that wise philosopher, Clint Eastwood, said, "A man's gotta know his limitations."

 

[Winds of Change]

She does mention nittos i believe. I would have to rewatch the video for a model.

 

[Winds of Change]

When I started my shopping there were a couple of AWD vehicles I was looking at. But all the vehicles came with street tires. I dont care if its drag racing rock crawling or simple off roading, It always comes down to the rubber on the ground.

 

[Osco]

When I started my shopping there were a couple of AWD vehicles I was looking at. But all the vehicles came with street tires. I dont care if its drag racing rock crawling or simple off roading, It always comes down to the rubber on the ground.

But if you want a capable off roader you also need ground clearance locking axles, crawl gearing and some Horsepower and Torque.
Then maybe you can turn decent rubber in the rough stuff.

 

[22-VelBlue]

I bet most of the people complaining about the name of the Bronco Sport don’t even own a Bronco.

Who really cares? The Bronco Sport, specifically the Badlands, has shown that it is very capable for what it is

I think the Bronco is cool and I’m not going to criticize it just to be an ass.

Amen to that - who cares what name.

Having just gotten back from Moab, I can attest to the Badlands' ability to take on some seriously hard terrain at Sand Flats Rec Area. Wow! I wasn't sure I could make it (245/65/17 tires, stock ride) but she crawled through like a champ with only some minor damage. Some pucker factor going on for sure, but that was fun!

 

[JRM]

Interesting. A lot of people were just mad that it got the Bronco name....Was it going to be a Bronco Scout? or just Scout? That probably would have made a different group of people mad so ... you can't win them all.

I chose my Velocity blue BB because it reminded me of the Scout II I ordered new in 1972 (almost the same blue, but had a white top). Wouldn't have minded if it had the Scout name. Love it, even though this BB probably won't see much off-road, just snow.

 

[Winds of Change]

But if you want a capable off roader you also need ground clearance locking axles, crawl gearing and some Horsepower and Torque.
Then maybe you can turn decent rubber in the rough stuff.

Yes but most will do just fine with a mild lift that is available and be capable. Capable is a relative term. There are trails even in the west that stockish would be just fine. But until my order comes in, I dont know jack if I didnt learn it on YouTube.

 

[Winds of Change]

Amen to that - who cares what name.

Having just gotten back from Moab, I can attest to the Badlands' ability to take on some seriously hard terrain at Sand Flats Rec Area. Wow! I wasn't sure I could make it (245/65/17 tires, stock ride) but she crawled through like a champ with only some minor damage. Some pucker factor going on for sure, but that was fun!

Looks like the front skid plate is on your list? But thats not bad.

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