Ford building the SUV you want… but you can't have it

[Eye of the Tiger]

Or when you let off the accelerator


Or go backwards

Bulshit, it works in backwards.

[MrH]

Looks like this is the new Bronco.

???

[Payman]

???

I read that the Everest will be the new Bronco, which is based off the Ranger, which will be built alongside at the Ford plant vacated by the Focus. Is this not accurate?

[MrH]

Oh, I just didn't follow the train of thought.

Sounds like it's not coming until 2020 though?  Seems like a long ways off still.

EDIT: Wait, they said they're bringing a Bronco.  But there's no word on if the current Everest is going to be the Bronco here, right?  Just seems like taking a car that's been out for a few years, then launching it in 2020, it won't be very competitive by then.  I'm glad it's coming to market, but I like the 4Runner styling more.

[Rupert]

Just sounds like a bunch of unnecessary shit to fail or break later on.  What the hell is wrong with a good ol' 4WD with real low range that does everything computers can do without the hassle and complexity of computer bullshit...?

Oh, right, these vehicles will never be driven by anybody who drives off road on any sort of regular basis.  aka n00btastic 4WD.

IMO, it's just a matter of don't fix what ain't broke.

[giant_mtb]

IMO, it's just a matter of don't fix what ain't broke.

I need sand mode to drive in sand!  I don't know what throttle modulation is!

[giant_mtb]

Or when you let off the accelerator


Or go backwards

4WD, especially low range, can be very useful in reverse.