How have I not heard of this? Yet another car America needs.

"Zibodiz" (zibodiz1)
10/31/2014 at 02:11 • Filed to: Ford, Troller

I'm really not sure why we don't have !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! in America, to be honest; after all, the Jeep Wrangler is probably the most American car ever made, and it has practically no competition in our market. So, Ford, what gives?

Edit: I should point out that this is a cab-on-chassis RWD/4x4 with a Diesel engine.

DISCUSSION (18)

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Zibodiz
10/31/2014 at 02:15

Troller in the US badged as a bronco + 5.0 Coyote = Profit

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
10/31/2014 at 02:22

I'd rather have the 3.2 "Powerstroke".

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/31/2014 at 02:23

But the original bronco was essentially a 4x4 mustang, Id want something true to that form

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
10/31/2014 at 02:26

Eh, not quite. It was a BOF while the Mustang was unibody. Plus, it was available with a straight 6. On top of that, when offroading, you want power down low. The 5.0 is more of a high strung engine. The Ecoboost would even be a better choice than the Coyote.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Zibodiz
10/31/2014 at 02:42

I feel Ford should tart it up a bit and bring it over as a compact Jeep competitor. If the Renegade takes off, they have little reason not to.

I wonder with Brazilian building standards if they're up to scratch for North American markets.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Zibodiz
10/31/2014 at 02:44

Also relevant:

Tohru > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
10/31/2014 at 02:48

2.3L BroncoBoost?

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Tohru
10/31/2014 at 02:54

6.1L VelociBroncoaptor

Tohru > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
10/31/2014 at 02:56

717hp Hennessey BRC700 Bronco

Tohru > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
10/31/2014 at 02:58

what?

The Bronco (at least the '89 and the '96 I had) were chassis code U-150. Stood for Utility half-ton, and a good portion of the chassis and front suspension was the same as the F-150 truck.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Tohru
10/31/2014 at 02:59

ya, Im not counting that gen

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Tohru
10/31/2014 at 02:59

YESSSSSS

Zibodiz > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
10/31/2014 at 02:59

Ohh man, now I really want one.

Tohru > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
10/31/2014 at 03:00

how dare you

E92M3 > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
10/31/2014 at 05:14

Probably won't pass safety our regs. However that is one segment no one is trying to compete in other than Chrysler.

My guess is they have a market strategy team that only looks at forecasts for growth. "The small crossover is expected to grow by 4% next year". Instead of the offroad market is expected to decline 2% BUT we could steal a third of the market share with a innovative design.

FalconHoon > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy
10/31/2014 at 06:05

wow, that is seriously impressive.

FalconHoon > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
10/31/2014 at 06:07

after seeing the below videos of it's already fantastic water fording abilities...what do you think is the biggest turbo diesel Ford motor you could fit?

We don't have many diesels here in Australia and none of your truck engines (assuming you are from The Americas...)

Charley V > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
12/07/2014 at 10:35

The entry-level engine of the original Bronco was a straight six, same as the original mustang. I've also felt the 1st gen Bronco has always had a Mustang vibe. Almost as if Ford put an extra bit of sporty styling into it as opposed to its Jeep or International counterparts.