The New Bronco’s On-Road Manners Are What Separates it From A Jeep - Two Takes

[@SleeperHonda]

You gotta pop the hood and check out how beautiful the engine is.

[@Petrospect]

someone saw the hoovie vid 😂

[@x7wolverines7x]

Lmao

[@MalcolmRowley]

No. Don't.

[@calholli]

If you like hoses--- you'll be in love.

[@mcspikesky]

The engine is honest.

[@devluhn]

I believe the diving in the corners under braking is with the different shocks that come with Sasquatch package and the badlands. I drove a Sasquatched wildtrack and there was serious dive under braking like a trophy truck.

[@Porschop]

I noticed that when driving a Badlands for the Off-Roadeo. Not a deal breaker by any means but definitely something to be aware of.

[@domperigowned4830]

It was awful on the stock Raptors, easily fixed with a level kit though.

[@TheSmokingTire]

Good input. Thanks! ZK

[@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus]

Listen to all that wind noise!

[@eag8999]

And the speaker engine sound

[@FutureShawn0058]

Badlands has the sway bar disconnect not the WildTrak. WildTrak automatically comes with Sasquatch though.

[@crsantin]

Wow the wind is just howling through that thing.

[@calholli]

I think it's mostly the rack on top.. and it's causing the hard top to shake and vibrate more than it would without it.

[@ThatRosco458]

"Day 12,000" appreciate Matt considering the ownership experience after 30 years lol

[@RayoAtra]

These will be on cars and bids in 30 years as vintage modern vintage will be all the rage in 2050

[@Porschop]

The Badlands has the disconnecting stabilizer bar not the Wildtrack. Badlands is built more for rock climbing and Wildtrack is built for high speed sand/dirt running

[@Porschop]

The Wildtrack comes with 4.7 rearend and 35" tires standard as it comes with the Sasquatch package but no bash plates or rocker rails. Badlands is the only version with the disconnecting stabilizer bar and it comes standard with 4.46 rear-end, 33" tires, rocker rails, and full bash plates. You can get the Sasquatch package to upgrade to 4.7 and 35" for about $2500.

[@Mamo878]

@@Porschop Yes, I noticed they messed that up. Thanks for the correction 👍 Now I don't have to type all that out. ha

[@kaos33633]

I think there's a big recall on the hard tops for the wind noise. I don't think they are selling anymore with the hard top until they resolve the issues only soft tops from now on.

[@pduffy83usa]

Wow, that wind noise is loud, you've never had another car have that much in a video before I don't think.

[@TheSmokingTire]

After we cut filming we said, "I wonder if the mics will pick up the wind noise?" Success!

[@thehumanoid6543]

Imagine these things with the 450 hp non supercharged ford 5 litre and the 6 speed manual. That'd make this an amazing car.

[@duplessis2006]

bingo....would be perfect

[@gdo3510]

I hate that this will probably never happen. It should

[@Sithlord224]

Ford would need to be able to be build and send them to dealers for customers 😂😂😂😂 cant even do tht with the standard 😂

[@thehumanoid6543]

@@Sithlord224 lol

[@branemadder]

I had a BMW X5 that I put a very slightly narrower and very slightly taller tire on, v for one winter. It exhibited that mid corner braking turn-in after that. I put the correct tires back on and problem fixed. It was all tire sidewall flex.

[@frogthefrog]

Sorry totally disagree, but the wind noise is way worse in the Bronco over the Wrangler. The plastics in the Bronco interior at this price point is unacceptable. Everything else i like about the Bronco.

[@MrFordguy73]

I believe what you're talking about going into the corner is what Ford dubs curve control, or corner control. It won't let you go into a corner too fast. It might change with a different drive modes as far as how much the computer kicks in, this is just a guess but it seems like what it's doing.

[@Dr4by]

I think they nailed the bronco

[@mrRufffnTumble]

Just imagine what people might think if you left that comment on a video about horse enthusiasts

[@91_C4_FL]

Finally! A two-door, OBX, 2.7, with no Sasquatch package. This is the configuration I want.

[@calholli]

I'd absolutely never buy this without the manual. I'll be buying up that manual trans as soon as I find one from a wrecked Bronco. lol

[@JamesWebbFitness]

@@calholli why?

[@91_C4_FL]

@@calholli I have my Corvette to scratch the manual itch. I'd rather have the extra power, but that's why we have options.

[@topherlikescandy]

they couldn’t add A-pillar handles because of the side-curtain airbags, but the “it’s for short people” thing is a nice excuse

[@TheSmokingTire]

Those crafty bastards....ZK

[@Porschop]

I'm gonna be converting my 21 pre-order into a 22 next month. Black Diamond Sasquatch 4 door and 2.7. It's a bummer it won't get the stabilizer disconnect but I don't think it's that necessary in WI and I'll get more use out of the Sport goat mode

[@calholli]

Meh.. You can disconnect it by hand--- it's only 2 bolts. If you're going on a longer off road trip, just bring the wrenches, only takes a few minutes.

[@bannister556]

Most useful new Bronco review yet . . . .

[@MustyRusty5]

Ford really nailed the look! If they had a manual with the big boy engine I would be down bad

[@jlopez1017d]

I don’t understand why they would think anyone who wants a manual will get the smaller engine. Most people who drive manuals like performance. It’s like they’re trying to purposefully kill the manual by offering something nobody wants and saying “you see?! Nobody wants a manual”

[@good_roads]

You should uploaded just the noise for the wind nose

[@Nick-qx1vf]

Was lucky enough to snag an early drive in a 4-door car with this same roof and the wind noise coming from the roof truly is terrible. Would totally wait for a non-removable (is that even going to happen?) roof option or wait for them to sort the quality issues out. Beyond that thing thing is fun fun fun

[@rover213]

that wind noise, is that the best isolation they can get? My older Daihastu Feroza was also a hardtop and even being cheaper then that wen new back in 1991 had better isolation then this...

[@bigchief113]

You're starting to lose me with all of your advertising commercials.

[@jakwadd]

I wish we had this in the uk it’s achieved what land rover couldn’t with the new defender and that’s to stay similar to the original. I’m not saying the new defender isn’t good, but just not defender-ey enough 😂

[@SmashGhost]

And really, really expensive

[@augustsawzak5401]

It looks really cool if you pretend its a discovery

[@Aremgi73]

@@augustsawzak5401 yep, new defender is what the newish disco should have been

[@dragospahontu]

Yes this is better than the Land Rover

[@Zandoerlenaar]

well they made a choice to not do it, and that makes total sense, Landrover is a premium brand, making a utilitarian vehicle doesnt make any business sense for them

[@PBrown-mg4wy]

Typically wouldn't consider an SUV for a daily driver, but have been split between wanting to buy a convertible (loved my previous convertible 370z), and a more practical car I could put the family in. This 2-door Bronco might just straddle the line of fun, open top, small, but still practical for daily use

[@logicreversed18t]

This video leaves me with one burning question: what is on Matt's shirt!? I can't figure it out.

[@TheSmokingTire]

ice cream cones that melt into pools with people floating in them!

[@logicreversed18t]

@@TheSmokingTire Love it. I think I want one.

[@runescapebanker]

Thank you for reviewing the 2 door, nice work as always guys

[@AllSpeed]

id be cool with a non removable roof.

[@jekiewicz]

Not having a "Juice" trim level only available in white was a huge miss by Ford.

[@DDMSteveB]

That red is such a nice deep color. I’m definitely into the new bronco.

[@JL-tx4yp]

I expect my 2 door to be delivered in a couple weeks and was told it will come with a soft top for now till they work out the kinks with the MIC.

[@Stigs722]

That wind noise is a deal breaker

[@slunasaurusrex]

So does the wide door mean it has a wider load opening than the wrangler? To me a wider opening to get large items in outweighs a slightly longer swing radius than the wrangler when opening it.

[@TheQuickest]

So many mistakes. Black Diamond is where off road stuff starts. Badlands is like a Rubicon with the sway bar disconnect. Wildtrak has no disconnect and comes 2.7L 35's standard as more of a desert runner.

[@ricepony33]

That tailgate design would get old quick. The 4Runners sliding rear window is so convenient.

[@TheQuickest]

How many Jeep's sell every year with that tailgate design compared to 4Runners? Exactly...

[@ricepony33]

@@TheQuickest Jeep buyers though ;)

[@billredding2000]

Well, you may be right about a Bronco being better on the hwy than a Wrangler -- I haven't driven either so I can't say -- but both have short wheelbases (a 2-door Wrangler is the shortest of course) and so tend NOT to be that great on the pavement. On the other hand, my Gladiator, with its LONGER wheelbase -- a negative when off-road due to its low break-over angle (compared to the Wrangler's) -- is VERY nice riding on the hwy: Just did a 1400 miles round-trip (CO to TX and back) and it seemed to be a bit more comfortable (but about the same smooth ride) than my previous vehicle -- a 2016 Honda Pilot EX-L AWD. That's saying a lot...and unexpected, hearing about how "terrible" Gladiators were on the hwy. But, when looking for a "serious" off-road focused 4x4 vehicle, I had to get a mid-size TRUCK -- vs. a mid-size SUV (Wrangler/Bronco) -- because I needed more towing-capacity than they have (my Gladiator 7000lbs, the Wrangler & Bronco an anemic 3500lbs). -- BR

[@SamNParker]

Do you happen to know if it had the standard 3.73 gear or the optional 4.27?

[@CarAccelerationChannel]

Your comment on having to wiggle the steering wheel on a jeep to keep it straight really hit me lol. I was driving a gladiator rental for 2 weeks and it was exactly that on the highway, SO annoying ! Pain in the A to drive.

[@cherrycola608]

The Wrangler's steering felt like it was broken. I've never felt more disengaged with a car while driving!

[@WynterK]

That wind noise is unacceptable for a brand new non cloth top vehicle.

[@RedBeardWalking]

I have a bmw cloth top. It's absolutely quieter than this at 70 mph

[@christians.1941]

When are you reviewing the ct5 and ct4 blackwing in manuals??

[@georgetown8986]

The Wrangler is the gold standard in this class of SUV's. The Wrangler is the Porsche 911 of this class of vehicles.

[@박범녕-l6x]

I wish the Bronco came in a fixed roof.cause the sound of wind going through the gaps on the roof is really unbearable.

[@RyanFiore211]

It's from the racks on top of the roof. The hard top isn't loud

[@kylegriffin3778]

This truck would be the perfect 2nd car next to my daily.

[@jpoplin1]

Great work guys! 👍

[@mgleebs2]

I recently got a new 2 door f150 fleet truck with the 10 speed and the shift programming was not good. Interesting to hear that it’s good in the bronco and bad in the ranger.

[@Sheepleton]

My Ranger wasn't awful (way better than the Tacoma 6 speed), but it couldn't compare to the Chrysler ZF 8 speed transmissions.

[@RyanFiore211]

The rack is making the wind noise, the roof isn't bad.

[@hemichanga8939]

I gotta know, what watch is Matt wearing? I dig the orange band.

[@michaeln.7083]

Great video I looked at one but got a edge st instead for a daily.. I drove the ranger with the ten speed and I hated it.. the Trans didn't know what gear it wanted. The Bronco they only had the 4 cylinder version but what a cool truck li e the show keep it up!!!

[@mariodesmo]

Good to see some competition to the Jeep Wrangler. I wonder how the various Bronco models compare to the various Wrangler models, features/pricing/ yada, yada, yada...LOL

[@baddriversofcolga]

Hopefully over time they'll figure out how to make the roof quieter.

[@ShopStuff0416]

Re: tailgate issue. This is the EXACT reason we're going to get rid of our RAV4. Bronco needs to go back to the old style they had...swing our spare tire carrier, drop down tailgate. It will shorten the length of swing AND if you tap something with the spare, there likely won't be any paint damage.

[@tricd0444]

I'm rather curious to see how the 35's fare as far as road feel, is there still a very appreciable difference in steering input with big oversized tires?

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

First time I actually sat and watched the whole ad.

[@Piketom1]

Solid axles are better at clearing large obstacles, slowly. Anytime you are doing anything else, IFS is just superior technology.

[@tricd0444]

At high flex angles, cv joints also start failing prematurely. For example, 2nd gen Dakotas with IFS suspension HATE any amount of lift over stock, everything starts binding and breaking real fast. Granted, it is a very poor control arm design and really belongs on a cheap car instead of a truck, but solid axles are generally easier to lift than IFS once you get to meaningful levels.

[@Bacciagalupe]

Real consumer advice

[@papapetad]

Maybe the mid corner thing is electronic intervention? Some kind of esp/ebd thing? I dunno. Just throwing it out there.

[@tricd0444]

Might make sense as far as reducing rollover risk. What do the crash ratings look like?

[@victorfranco6457]

where did you end up driving for the road test? Looks like a nice drive...

[@billfrigo7602]

@3:37 - Wildtrak doesn't get disconnected "stay bar" - that's a Badlands exclusive feature (plus First Edition)

[@Stuka87]

Just a comment on Wrangler handling, the steering is pretty easy to fix. Yes, it is something you have to modify, and Jeep SHOULD do it from the factory. But if you have one, and you want better steering feel, its easy to do. Not that it will drive as good as a Bronco, it still has a solid axle. But I can cruise for 4 hours on i5 with one hand on the wheel and not feel like its wandering. Oh, and for the Bronco handling, people have mentioned the drive quite a bit worse with the 35's compared to the 32's like the one you guys are in. Which is normal, but something to be aware of.

[@FinnishCarGuys]

I wonder why they didn't go for the "glass in, fold down" tailgate this time. Cost issue maybe..?

[@mmontgomeryy]

Not sure if it’s just the audio setup in the truck but that wind noise was BAD

[@RAZGR1Z]

Thanks for the video. Did you guys experience the rattling hard top or did this press vehicle have the fix?

[@TheSmokingTire]

It didn't rattle. Just lots of wind noise. - ZK

[@RAZGR1Z]

@@TheSmokingTire Thanks

[@notreallyjerome2420]

Can you guys actually show that truck tail gate issue?

[@CruiseControl1]

Nice color, I like it. I wonder if Ford is going to do an EV variant of this?

[@TheQuickest]

You gonna plug it into a tree when you go wheeling? lol...

[@CruiseControl1]

@@TheQuickest Absolutely, you didn't know about the tree EV hookup? Bronco EV would be fun though, instant tq, charge it at home off grid with Solar Panels on the roof. Probably would tow more as well.

[@TheQuickest]

@@CruiseControl1 a Rivian R1S is going to have a 135 kWh battery, average solar panel output is 15 W / sq ft. Hope you bring enough toilet paper for your 2 weeks of stranded camping just so you can drive home looooool.

[@CruiseControl1]

@@TheQuickest Do you take your truck off-roading on a 1/4 tank of fuel? My EV anything would be fully charged and I wouldn't run it down to empty. The standard EV range for SUV's and trucks will be a minimum of 300 miles with some up to 500 miles. As for charging off grid with Solar Panels on the roof of my house it will not cost me anything extra to operate.

[@carlbusque1856]

I stopped the video and closed my window before realizing that what I was hearing was the wind noise from the test drive.

[@exparrot9074]

Holy wind noise!!

[@spencerrehn101]

Too bad Ford botched the launch and you can't find these anywhere!

[@brianabington2833]

That engine bay is insane.

[@kfrdubber]

Does the wind noise subside when the mirrors are folded in?

[@SmashGhost]

What does it matter?

[@Zanpaa]

@@SmashGhost you mean you don't drive on the highway with your mirrors folded in?

[@kerney3043]

That is very noticeable wind noise. That red looks like 'rapid red' which is only available for 2021. Also, those are some strange dark matte sunglasses you both have on.

[@agrippa1234]

My 2021 RAV 4 Hybrid PSE offers the majority of the Bronco without being a Ford (nuff said). Admittedly I am not an off road animal for the most part but there are some parks I like to go to here in the PNW that are miles of dirt/rock road and I find it a very well equipped, more trustworthy and, of course, far more economical. Yes its a CVT (with fake sports/shifting mode) but its in the mid 6's which is plenty quick enough for our needs. My only complaint immediately is (and this is truly minor) one of the ugliest engine compartments I've seen. That's nitpicking.....

[@jhrodriguez08]

That level of wind noise is unacceptable

[@Superdada]

Wildtrak doesn’t get the disconnect sway bar.

[@gabesoto9301]

god this car is just so cool, and it drives pretty well, its gonna be a hit

[@bowlkiller1975]

I’ve watched every single video of yours for the past five years from beginning to end. This is the first video I almost stopped watching. Why? Fucking wind noise jfc. Total deal breaker if that’s how they all are. That’s unbelievable

[@paulm6481]

Wow that wind noise. Better not take this in highway for long drive.

[@M-PASTA]

there should not be a factory hard top save the R&D $$$ and lower the msrp

[@vadim9342]

You have to do a one take off roading this thing.

[@jimpaul6252]

3 way tailgate ? ford wagons when I was a kid all had it 1960's and 1970's

[@venom5809]

I liked the Bronco at first, but now I have seen tons of them I don't like it as much, I am starting to prefer the Wrangler's looks to it to be honest. That being said I would buy a Defender over either of them. They are all good choices at the end of the day though, I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.

[@tipsofme]

You haven’t seen a “ton” of actual Broncos because they haven’t been able to make a ton. That’s the whole issue with this car. You may have seen a “ton” of Bronco Sports and those are trash…

[@venom5809]

@@tipsofme I like in Michigan idiot, I have been seeing Broncos for awhile now. There’s at least 20 at any given time rolling around Grosse Ile alone. 👋

[@Milen4u]

Just an observation, nowadays if you want a proper spare tire, you have to buy an offroader.

[@masonspohn125]

Did it have a check engine light

[@jakecrain9939]

I’d love to see this same on road / off road video set done on a 4 door with the Sasquatch package

[@ekological]

Recirculating ball steering....bad. My '02 E39M5 has recirculating ball steering....

[@WadeOntheLure]

There's ghosts outside! it's just the wind dear.

[@davect01]

If you want the most capable off roader that can handle being on the road, get a Jeep. If you want a great onroad SUV that can be very good offroad, get a Bronco. The biggest complaint I have heard about the Bronco is the budget feel in the cabin.

[@chaseteter]

This car looks small…has so many gears…has good power and better torque. Doesn’t 15 seconds seem slow?

[@rjnation5042]

Damn nice looking car, not big on red but it is okay, for a boxy car I like it, Rj in Oz

[@colliderdc]

Almost a Dan Flashes shirt on Matt...

[@TheKooks74]

The pattern is not even that complicated. Probably a bargain bin shirt at Dan Flashes.

[@philipschrantz8402]

Take the roof rack crossbars off - bet it’s quieter…

[@Porschop]

It might also have something to do with the mirrors. I saw a guy did a video on his wear he put a wrap over the seem in the mirror housing and that reduced the wind howl going over the sides

[@gustavofigueiredo1798]

What happened under the hood?

[@bikebudha01]

This is the ONLY video where the wind noise was noticeable. And boy was it noticeable. That, plus the shit gas mileage, is telling me hard pass on this one...

[@Andrew-on5do]

I want a pic of Tom Brady on that goat mode selector

[@TheSmokingTire]

Who? :D

[@thegirthquake8574]

4:25 God DAMN look at all that plastic!

[@Jake-ee5lr]

that engine bay looks ridiculous lol

[@nunyabizness9885]

An IFS truck handles better on road than a solid axle...whodathunkit? The only person who thinks this is a competitor to the Wrangler is someone who knows fuck all about proper offroading.

[@JamesWebbFitness]

You need another hole in that watch band

[@Deetroiter]

$58,000 for a bronco. Holy shitt

[@MS-nk4xb]

- Å fan!

[@thegrandestcherokee7161]

Manual is the only option worth getting. Autos will never offer the best control or experience.