Is the Ford Bronco as Great as the Jeep Wrangler?

from The Gear Patrol Podcast · host Nick Caruso, Tyler Duffy

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 Past06:45 – A Top-Level Summary of the New Bronco08:45 – Available Engines: Jeep Wrangler vs Ford Bronco11:50 – "Bronco" As a Ford Sub-Brand14:10 – On-Road Driving Impressions19:50 – The Bronco's Manual Transmission, and Scope of Options Packages26:12 – Off-Road Driving Impressions, and Ford's Off-Roadeo Driving Program31:13 – What Are the Bronco's "GOAT Modes?"35:00 – Interior/Tech Criticisms and Everyday Living Impressions42:00 – Overall Cost and Current Wait Times May Be a Dealbreaker For Some48:45 – Bottom Line: Is It Worth Buying a Bronco Now? Featured:Ford Bronco Official SiteFord Bronco Online ConfiguratorThe Ford Bronco Has a Trick Up Its Sleeve the Jeep Wrangler Lacks: Trail Turn AssistFord Off-Roadeo Driving Instruction ProgramSome Ford Broncos Are Being Held Up Due to a Very Specific Shortage Bronco Sport ReviewJeep Wrangler 4xe ReviewJeep Wrangler ReviewThe Jeep Wrangler 392 Is Absurd, But That's Kind of the Point

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In this episode, Staff Writer Tyler Duffy joins to talk about the all-new Ford Bronco–just days after driving it on- and off-road for the very first time. The new Bronco is hugely anticipated, both by classic car fanatics and off-road enthusiasts. But the biggest news here is how well the Bronco will stack up against its biggest competition: the perennial 4x4 champion Jeep Wrangler. Ford had the Jeep Wrangler square in its sights when designing the new Bronco, and after several years of frustrating delays, it has launched to rave reviews. Tyler discusses how the new Ford handles highways and trails, and what it's like to be in the cabin and behind the wheel–and doesn't mince words about how well it stacks up against the Jeep.