The Israeli field community is bustling and bustling.
The tough recreational vehicle category, left with a lone American ruler.
The British competitor, retired in favor of a more refined life and there is no one to claim the crown.
Up to now.
Ford took a work vehicle (ranger) platform, adapted it to the new designation and placed a successful design on top of it all.
Not only does the mirror rest on a past model, but also above themselves, the Bronco, decades-old dust youth, and it can be ceremoniously produced for the new production.
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he is great
The Bronco in front of us is an oversized type.
He looks great, he feels great behind the wheel, and he attracts attention, also because of the prominent color.
The cabin feels spacious too.
The quality of production is unmatched by a European at a fifth of the price, but the instrumentation (which is also safe) is generous and complete.
Even in the cabin, the design goes beyond the retro boundaries, with design references to that Bronco.
The generous proportions are felt as well, and navigating this vehicle through the crowded city streets, requires a little patience and planning.
As someone who wants to connect with nature, the Bronco also gives its driver the option to get rid of the roof and doors and enjoy the open air.
The dismantling of the roof was cumbersome to say the least, blaming the cargo arches (original paid option) installed on the test vehicle.
Disassembling the door is a bit more complicated than the seller, but these are frameless doors, so you can leave them in the trunk and not look for storage space for them after disassembly.
he is strong
On the road the Bronco feels like an overgrown bully.
One can feel where his base came from, with a rather bouncy feel from the rear axle on a bumpy road.
The engine is incredibly powerful and pushes the considerable weight forward with surprising determination.
The roll angles are felt here and despite the separate front suspension the steering gets only a reasonable score.
But what really stands out here is the wind noises.
Something in the disassembly mechanism of this roof, fails to leave these out.
At a level we do not remember because of a test vehicle.
A rather surprising failure from a manufacturer of this magnitude.
All of these can be forgotten pretty quickly when turning the bow to the ground.
With 35-inch tires, lateral and rear transverse locks and excellent vehicle angles, the Bronco has no problem in the terrain.
Not one that will put 99 percent of customers in front of it anyway.
The critique will concentrate on a suspension that feels a bit limited and causes it to swing a wheel early sometimes.
But as mentioned, with a low transfer ratio, and fast and efficient locks, it is very difficult to stop it.
The electronic side of the equation is less impressive.
The traction control system is not really effective in these situations.
Another system that exists here, locks the inner wheel to produce an improved turning diameter in the field, effective only on bedding with poor grip and its operation is quite noisy.
Who is he for?
This is a great question.
Those who want high daily comfort and relaxed cruising ability on the road, will not get what they want here.
Those who go out into the field with a knife between their teeth, will prefer the direct competitor with a live axle in front and a better rack move - which translates to a little more ability in the field.
And that leaves quite a few people, living between these two conflicting demands, who will enjoy the glamor of the new kid in the neighborhood, a reasonable ability on the road and a response to every whim of theirs, in the field.
Ford Bronco 'Wildtrack' 4 doors
Engine:
Turbo, 2,694 cc
Power:
330 hp at 5,250 rpm
Torque:
57.4 kg at 3,100 rpm
Gear:
Automatic, 10'h
Wheelbase:
269 cm
Weight:
1,730 kg
Fuel consumption (test):
6.1 km / l
Maximum speed:
170 km / h
Price:
NIS 450,000
Pros:
packaging, equipment, space capability
Cons:
Wind Noises, Refinement
Bottom line:
Waiting for the weekend
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