calicamper
Expedition Leader
All the LC’s after about 2009 are pretty standard interior quality vs the rest of the market for $80k vehicles.
New Bronco
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85_Ranger4x4
Well-known member
Probably has something to do with why they are pulling out of the NA market.
nickw
Adventurer
Very sim axle / ring gear sizes with the LC at 8.7" and 9.5" while the Expedition is 8.8" and 9.75". Dimensionally the Ford is 15" longer and 2" wider. Fuel tanks sizes are within a gallon in LC favor, but the 3.5 gets better fuel mileage so call it a wash. Payload is in Expeditions favor at 1750 vs LC closer to ~1500. Towing is in Expedition favor at 9200 vs LC at 8100. Those are all 'functional' things - just numbers, I get it.
I realize it's not the same and would agree the LC is probably more thoughtfully built in Japan, but it's not a lot different than comparing a Tundra to a F150 and the end of the day since the Tundra and LC200 have many of the same components as do the Exped and F150.
I think a good function platform, 2" lift with some 33/34's, locking rear diff and maybe a torsen front off a Raptor.
AbleGuy
Officious Intermeddler
Cool, “Easter” Broncos....jazz up your ride with one of these special accessories versions.
www.motor1.com
Check out the collaboration with ARB too!
And then there’s the rumored WartHog edition...any pictures of that would be appreciated.
Ford Crashes Moab Easter Safari With New Bronco Accessories
The automaker has teamed up with three of the leading off-road aftermarket companies to develop new accessory options.
www.motor1.com
Check out the collaboration with ARB too!
And then there’s the rumored WartHog edition...any pictures of that would be appreciated.
nickw
Adventurer
That red one is the best....Cool, “Easter” Broncos....jazz up your ride with one of these special accessories versions.
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Ford Crashes Moab Easter Safari With New Bronco Accessories
The automaker has teamed up with three of the leading off-road aftermarket companies to develop new accessory options.
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Check out the collaboration with ARB too!
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And then there’s the rumored WartHog edition...any pictures of that would be appreciated.
AbleGuy
Officious Intermeddler
Ford Bronco Sport Already Being Tuned For More Power
www.motor1.com
This sounds pretty good until the cautionary info in the last paragraph ?, makes me wonder who’s gonna be able to enjoy using this mod?
(The story)
“The tuning specialists at Vivid Racing have introduced a software tweak for the Bronco Sport 2.0 EcoBoost, which gives the SUV a little more oomph over the stock figures. The Arizona-based aftermarket shop can boost the four-cylinder engine to 305 hp (227 kW) and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) with a simple engine remap.
As Muscle Cars and Trucks reports, Vivid Racing has been using a Bronco Sport Badlands as a test vehicle and a new dyno video shows huge improvements not only in power and torque, but also in the way the output is delivered through the rpm range. The big news here is that the power curve doesn’t dive deeply down at the top and the peak power figure comes earlier in the range than before.
While on paper the power increase may not look dramatic, the gains at the wheels seem significant. There, the Bronco Sport benefits from an additional 36 hp (27 kW) and 54 lb-ft (73 Nm) of torque for a total output of 222 hp (165 kW) and 300 lb-ft (407 Nm) of torque at the wheels. In a combination with the improved power curve, this means the crossover should feel much livelier in real-world driving.
If all of this sounds good to you, Vivid Racing asks $600 for the ECU flash but needs you to remove the ECU from the vehicle and ship it to the tuning shop. Bear in mind that this tuning is labeled for off-road use only, which means you are unlikely to pass any emissions tests around the United States.”
Ford Bronco Sport Already Being Tuned For More Power
The tuning specialists at Vivid Racing have introduced a software tweak for the Bronco Sport 2.0 EcoBoost, which gives the SUV a little more oomph.
www.motor1.com
This sounds pretty good until the cautionary info in the last paragraph ?, makes me wonder who’s gonna be able to enjoy using this mod?
(The story)
“The tuning specialists at Vivid Racing have introduced a software tweak for the Bronco Sport 2.0 EcoBoost, which gives the SUV a little more oomph over the stock figures. The Arizona-based aftermarket shop can boost the four-cylinder engine to 305 hp (227 kW) and 350 lb-ft (475 Nm) with a simple engine remap.
As Muscle Cars and Trucks reports, Vivid Racing has been using a Bronco Sport Badlands as a test vehicle and a new dyno video shows huge improvements not only in power and torque, but also in the way the output is delivered through the rpm range. The big news here is that the power curve doesn’t dive deeply down at the top and the peak power figure comes earlier in the range than before.
While on paper the power increase may not look dramatic, the gains at the wheels seem significant. There, the Bronco Sport benefits from an additional 36 hp (27 kW) and 54 lb-ft (73 Nm) of torque for a total output of 222 hp (165 kW) and 300 lb-ft (407 Nm) of torque at the wheels. In a combination with the improved power curve, this means the crossover should feel much livelier in real-world driving.
If all of this sounds good to you, Vivid Racing asks $600 for the ECU flash but needs you to remove the ECU from the vehicle and ship it to the tuning shop. Bear in mind that this tuning is labeled for off-road use only, which means you are unlikely to pass any emissions tests around the United States.”
85_Ranger4x4
Well-known member
If a 2.0 Bronco Sport can do it the 2.7 Bronco will do it to. But yes the confusion is annoying.
axlesandantennas
Approved Vendor
Not sure if it has been said yet, but I think the best thing that has happened to the Wrangler has been the introduction of the Bronco. This seems to be the only real competition as a 1:1 to the Wrangler. I think it will make the Wrangler better in the future. I think the Bronco is a good looking 4x4 and I wish them the best.
Overwatch21
Member
Would be nice if Ford undercuts Jeep in pricing and forces downward pressure on Jeep prices, which are inflated.
85_Ranger4x4
Well-known member
Top offroad trim not tied to the highest trim package (Rubicon) should help that.
You can get 35's with all the do-dads on a base model Bronco.
watrboy
Observer
Seems like the Bronco is a better value than a Jeep when purchasing the mid package like a BD. I compared mine to a new one and liked the build of the Bronco for the price better.
axlesandantennas
Approved Vendor
No kidding. I bought my 2018JK new in 2017. Ordered it actually. For the price, you really don't get much. It's very a-la-carte like the euro vehicles. And those addon things add up quick.
Overwatch21
Member
I like the Badlands version, which has an MSRP around $45k. Front and Rear lockers.