There won't be much that holds up under water. If you get deep enough that the turbo is immersed, you won't be in any worse shape than one with a N/A engine. You'll have other things to worry about. I've not seen any 2.0 Turbo Jeeps show less fording capability than the V6.
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There won't be much that holds up under water. If you get deep enough that the turbo is immersed, you won't be in any worse shape than one with a N/A engine. You'll have other things to worry about. I've not seen any 2.0 Turbo Jeeps show less fording capability than the V6.
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Kind’ve reminds me of an FJ Cruiser.
Per R&T, the base model is all you need. Although, I do not like having a manual for off-roading. The editors at Car and Driver get so geeky about having a manual and I'm not sure why. Drove one for the last 20 years. Over it. Anyway, the base package with slight upgrades is going to be a good seller.
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Here's What the $29,995 Base Ford Bronco Gets You
The base model with the Sasquatch Package seems to be the ideal off-roader.
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I always wanted an FJ but the resale value is insane and you can't buy them new anymore. The FJ's have the great 4.0 v6 too and that engine will last forever.
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Looks like a fun vehicle.
I like it a lot. I bet they sell the heck out of them.
I've haven't gotten excited about a new vehicle in a long time.
This could be dangerous.
Another article from R&T
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This could be dangerous.
Another article from R&T
The Ford Bronco Is Back With 310 HP, Removable Doors, and a Manual
With removable roof options and 35-inch tires, this is the first serious competition the Jeep Wrangler has faced in decades.
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I've wanted this for 20 years... and no V8 option. Meanwhile, Jeep is cramming a 392 in their Wrangler.
Ecoboost 2.3 has been in the Mustang since 2015 and the new Explorer and Ranger . It is reliable.
Ecoboost has been in the F150 since 2015 and is reliable
10 speed has been in the F150 since 2017 (?) and Mustang since 2018 and new Explorer and Ranger. I believe it is reliable at this point.
The Ecoboost 2.0 (Sport) has been in the Escape, Edge, and, IIRC low end previous generation Explorers. No issues.
I'd not worry about the powertrain choices.
In my experience, offroad vehicles don't like being amphibious. Alternators, computers, connectors .... transmissions. They don't like being under water either.
I'll take a look at them. But I will probably keep the 4Runner.
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Sharp vehicle’s for sure … The IFS is a hit for me … betting its better on the road and lines up well off-road
Much as I love my new Rubicon - the Jeep Wrangler still has this lane position drift all these years later
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