Here’s Why the Two-door Ford Bronco is The Model to Own
Ford has a hit on its hands with the all-new Ford Bronco, an impressive, retro-inspired 4×4 crossover that delivers every bit of ruggedness it’s appearance promises. When it comes to buying the Ford Bronco, the decision usually comes down to choosing between the two-door and four-door model. Here are five reasons why you should choose the former (two-door) and not the latter.
Ford has hit the ball out of the park with its all-new 2021 Bronco, a stunning retro-styled 4×4 crossover that delivers every bit of off-road capability that its rugged appearance promises. While the decision whether or not to purchase a Bronco is a no-brainer, buyers are forced to decide between a 2-door or 4-door body style — herein lies the true dilemma.
Authentic Proportions
Inspired by the original Bronco that debuted in 1966, the two-door modern model can be had in three different configurations: two-door wagon, half-cab pickup, and open-body roadster. When it comes to being historically accurate, the latest Ford Bronco is properly proportioned and visually correct. The doors themselves are long, filling in the gaps between the two wheels. Adding strength to the crossover’s overall look are the roof’s prominent three pillars. The four-door Bronco is awkwardly stretched to accommodate for the four doors and includes the addition of a fourth roof pillar.
4×4 Prowess
More than 4×4 prowess, the Ford Bronco exudes off-roaring prowess. The 4×4 system is half the battle, as conquering life off the beaten path requires vehicles to be agile with good approach, departure and break over angles. Feats like this require a short wheelbase and the two-door Bronco’s wheelbase measures in at 100.4 inches, way less than the four-door Bronco’s 116.1 inches. A shorter wheelbase indicates better figures when it comes to the approach, departure, and break over angles.
Classic Manual Gearbox
Although some may say manual gearboxes are becoming extinct, this isn’t the case of the all-new Ford Bronco. While only 15 percent of buyers opt for the manual gearbox on the Bronco, according to Ford, it’s still nice to see that the figure climbs up to 25 percent when singling out two-door Bronco drivers. Pairing the 2.3-liter EcoBoost in-line-four engine with a manual 7-speed gearbox paid off for Ford as drivers appear to be satisfied with the combination. Like we mentioned before, the shorter wheelbase makes the two-door Bronco much more agile, but the models paired with the 7-speed manual gearbox are also 200 pounds lighter, thus improving the vehicle’s fun quotient.
Affordability
With a base price of $30,800 (plus destination fee), the two-door Bronco is reasonably affordable when compared to the competition. The four-door Bronco will set buyers back another $5,000 at a minimum, but a sum in that range could be better spent at improving the two-door Bronco. Upgrades such as the Black Diamond Package, or the inclusion of 35-inch mud-terrain tires (also adds an Advanced. 4×4 system) seems like a much better idea for a Bronco upgrade.
Exclusivity
According to Ford, 70 percent of the Broncos on the road are four-door models, thus being behind the wheel of a two-door Bronco is a much more unique experience. While it’s fruitless to speculate on resale values when the model is so new, it’s not hard to think ahead and realize that the two-door Bronco will fetch more money as low volume models. Purists will certainly be on the lookout for Broncos fitted with rare components (read: 7-speed manual) or other unique options like add-on packages.
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