First thoughts...

[swampdodo]

So, not BOF...based on new RWD Explorer...so they are taking the Cherokee path...?

https://www.off-road.com/blog/2018/11/13/photos-of-2020-ford-bronco-leak-from-dealer-meeting/

 

[-JD-]

Looks too soft.

Similar to GM's attempt to bring back the blazer.

 

[Thai]

So, not BOF...based on new RWD Explorer...so they are taking the Cherokee path...?

https://www.off-road.com/blog/2018/11/13/photos-of-2020-ford-bronco-leak-from-dealer-meeting/

If it comes with decent suspension, then i may consider it. Personally, i just need decent ground clearance, skidplates, LO range, and some sort of traction control + rear LSD/locker...and i will be golden.

I have been looking at Sequoia lately because it satisfy the above requirements (except for rear locker)...but damn that horrible fuel economy!

 

[JAXJeremy]

I'm a huge Bronco fan..my offroad rig is a '92 that I've owned and modified every square inch of for over 20 years..while I realize technology can't stand still (well maybe just a little bit with the 4Runner), the new Bronco does nothing for me..I feel like they tried to embody some of the styling of the 1st gen with newer lines, but it just doesn't work for me..I'm sure they'll find an audience, and being a Ford guy, I'd rather have my 4Runner..but that's just me.

 

[Gunslinger-13]

If it comes with decent suspension, then i may consider it. Personally, i just need decent ground clearance, skidplates, LO range, and some sort of traction control + rear LSD/locker...and i will be golden.

I have been looking at Sequoia lately because it satisfy the above requirements (except for rear locker)...but damn that horrible fuel economy!

What Sequoia are you looking at? Mine has a rear diff locker. 2010 Platinum. All the 2nd gens I looked at had rear diff lockers.

The Sequoia has been great to me. It's like a bigger version of my 4runner with more amenities/features and the captains chair is so freaking comfortable.

I have to say, the air conditioned seats is one of the most amazing things I've ever experienced- I'm 6'1" 225 and run hot all the time, that shit rocks!

I get 15 MPG average and we do a lot of city driving with it. 20 Highway 13 city. Not too bad for it's class and power/size combo. It can haul a big load too. just under 10K.

For a vehicle in that size/class you typically sacrifice power/torque for higher MPG, so I guess it depends on what you are going for.

Try the Lincoln Navigator with twin turbo V6. It checks off everything on your list I believe, the rear diff lock maybe not, I forget, that was a while ago I looked at them- and I think it is 17/23 MPG. One of the only vehicles that size other than the Sequoia that is BOF.

The V6 Twin Turbo was robust, but didn't have the torque or HP, acceleration or mountain performance that the 5.7L V8 does.

I test drove a few, but the Sequoia blew it out of the water in every sense for me, I don't care about MPG's all that much though.

 

[Thai]

What Sequoia are you looking at? Mine has a rear diff locker. 2010 Platinum. All the 2nd gens I looked at had rear diff lockers.

The Sequoia has been great to me. It's like a bigger version of my 4runner with more amenities/features and the captains chair is so freaking comfortable.

I have to say, the air conditioned seats is one of the most amazing things I've ever experienced- I'm 6'1" 225 and run hot all the time, that shit rocks!

I get 15 MPG average and we do a lot of city driving with it. 20 Highway 13 city. Not too bad for it's class and power/size combo. It can haul a big load too. just under 10K.

For a vehicle in that size/class you typically sacrifice power/torque for higher MPG, so I guess it depends on what you are going for.

Try the Lincoln Navigator with twin turbo V6. It checks off everything on your list I believe, the rear diff lock maybe not, I forget, that was a while ago I looked at them- and I think it is 17/23 MPG. One of the only vehicles that size other than the Sequoia that is BOF.

The V6 Twin Turbo was robust, but didn't have the torque or HP, acceleration or mountain performance that the 5.7L V8 does.

I test drove a few, but the Sequoia blew it out of the water in every sense for me, I don't care about MPG's all that much though.

Sequoia does NOT have rear locker. 2nd gen for sure. If you have 2wd, then you have traction control on rear axle that mimics limited-slip diff. For 4wd model, you have A-TRAC.

Did you know that Sequoia has a BIGGER differential front and rear than even the Land Cruiser?! That’s awesome.

Well, if you get 20mpg on highway, then that makes me happy!!! Is yours 2wd or 4wd?

 

[Gunslinger-13]

Sequoia does NOT have rear locker. 2nd gen for sure. If you have 2wd, then you have traction control on rear axle that mimics limited-slip diff. For 4wd model, you have A-TRAC.

Did you know that Sequoia has a BIGGER differential front and rear than even the Land Cruiser?! That’s awesome.

Well, if you get 20mpg on highway, then that makes me happy!!! Is yours 2wd or 4wd?

It has a Center Diff Locker. Did not know the diff was bigger than the LC.

I’ve got the 4WD platinum 5.7L flex V8 model.

Platinum also has the adjustable rear ride height, Hi/normal/Lo and adjustable suspension, sport/normal/comfort features.

 

[Thai]

It has a Center Diff Locker. Did not know the diff was bigger than the LC.

I’ve got the 4WD platinum 5.7L flex V8 model.

Platinum also has the adjustable rear ride height, Hi/normal/Lo and adjustable suspension, sport/normal/comfort features.

For me, i have to go with LIMITED because i have 3 kids. So, i want the 2nd row to be a bench rather than captain chair. I am OK without the adjustable suspension...but yeah, it would be nice to have for sure.

 

[LandCruiser]

I'll just add my 2 cents.

BOF is nice, but my other car is a Porsche crossover--the thing handles better than most sports sedans. But that's because it's a sporty crossover.

When I hear Bronco, Blazer, 4Runner... I want BOF. I want something that I can sink lots of money into.