Is the Ford Bronco as Great as the Jeep Wrangler?

The Gear Patrol Podcast

Tyler Duffy joins to talk about how the new Ford handles highways and trails, and doesn't mince words about how well it stacks up against the Jeep.

Episode Navigation:

• 01:10 – Does the New Bronco Live Up to the Hype?
• 03:30 – A Brief Rundown of the Bronco's Storied Past
• 06:45 – A Top-Level Summary of the New Bronco
• 08:45 – Available Engines: Jeep Wrangler vs Ford Bronco
• 11:50 – "Bronco" As a Ford Sub-Brand
• 14:10 – On-Road Driving Impressions
• 19:50 – The Bronco's Manual Transmission, and Scope of Options Packages
• 26:12 – Off-Road Driving Impressions, and Ford's Off-Roadeo Driving Program
• 31:13 – What Are the Bronco's "GOAT Modes?"
• 35:00 – Interior/Tech Criticisms and Everyday Living Impressions
• 42:00 – Overall Cost and Current Wait Times May Be a Dealbreaker For Some
• 48:45 – Bottom Line: Is It Worth Buying a Bronco Now?
  

Featured:

• Ford Bronco Official Site
• Ford Bronco Online Configurator
• The Ford Bronco Has a Trick Up Its Sleeve the Jeep Wrangler Lacks: Trail Turn Assist
• Ford Off-Roadeo Driving Instruction Program
• Some Ford Broncos Are Being Held Up Due to a Very Specific Shortage
• Bronco Sport Review
• Jeep Wrangler 4xe Review
• Jeep Wrangler Review
• The Jeep Wrangler 392 Is Absurd, But That's Kind of the Point