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Aug 19, 2019
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Tokolosh
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Car makers are notoriously bad at marketing to their brand enthusiasts. But they hit the masses well...
Unfortunately the masses tend to like boring and neutered.
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Some "Baby Bronco" details. Suspension and tire size on test mule...
Tokolosh
All-American
8/19/19 1:11pm
So.... it's just another cross over SUV?
bushy7
8/19/19 1:13pm
Yes, this one is. But there is a second, truck-based Bronco being developed that does appear to be more meaty.
Tokolosh
8/19/19 1:17pm
28 1/2 inch tires for this little guy. Just shy of 9 inches wide.
Tokolosh
8/19/19 1:18pm
That's about the size of the tire on a stock Discovery II. But this bronco has an insane wheelbase. Should be
Bert609
8/19/19 1:22pm
It's just an Escape from ten years ago, before they neutered it
wabluecoug
8/19/19 1:20pm
Or a shorter Flex. I think the design could be improved if that camo is hiding a little bit of a fastback.
Tokolosh
8/19/19 1:24pm
Reminds me a bit of this:
LeftOfNormal
8/19/19 1:22pm
This appears to be worse than the new Blazer - so disappointing. Had so much
crack
8/19/19 1:30pm
This isn't the Bronco. Ford is still releasing a truck-based Bronco that will be meatier and more capable...
Tokolosh
8/19/19 1:38pm
This thread is pointing out a huge marketing issue with the Bronco brand. If it's a light duty crossover, don't
Bert609
8/19/19 1:48pm
Car makers are notoriously bad at marketing to their brand enthusiasts. But they hit the masses well...
Tokolosh
8/19/19 1:52pm
I'd still like a study done though. The masses don't care if it's a Bronco or a Star Fish. Your enthusiast brand
Bert609
8/19/19 2:12pm
I agree with you.
Tokolosh
8/19/19 2:15pm
Yup 2000-2005 seemed to be the peak. They couldn't lose. They even had Consume Reports
Bert609
8/19/19 2:21pm
I don't like that paint job at all.
Ojiisan
8/19/19 1:49pm
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