Comments on: Ford planning Bronco, hatchback for 2009? http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:54:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ryan http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-160877 Ryan Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:31:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-160877 Put a 4 or 6 cylinder DIESEL into the bronco.. and carry it over to the F-150, and even the Ranger as well. Ford wants to get out of a hole? A diesel in all their SMALLER trucks (not just super duty) will help. Fuel economy is up, towing capacity is up, and Diesels are just plain badass on top of it. The first truck maker with a diesel in their smaller trucks is going to be the one on top. Put a 4 or 6 cylinder DIESEL into the bronco.. and carry it over to the F-150, and even the Ranger as well. Ford wants to get out of a hole? A diesel in all their SMALLER trucks (not just super duty) will help. Fuel economy is up, towing capacity is up, and Diesels are just plain badass on top of it. The first truck maker with a diesel in their smaller trucks is going to be the one on top.

]]> By: Tibble http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-55664 Tibble Sat, 27 May 2006 23:57:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-55664 Yes, I'm soo gonna start saving up for that bronco. When my dad was 19, he had a 1968 Bronco. I'm 16 right now so in 2009, Ill be buying a bronco just like my dad...wwww.broncodriver.com Yes, I’m soo gonna start saving up for that bronco. When my dad was 19, he had a 1968 Bronco. I’m 16 right now so in 2009, Ill be buying a bronco just like my dad…wwww.broncodriver.com

]]> By: merle http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-51050 merle Wed, 24 May 2006 19:09:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-51050 i TOTALLY AGREE WITH COMMENT THAT WAS ADVERTISED EARLIER NO OILD FARTS THAT WATCH FAST AND THE FURIOUS. iF YOU ARE WAKE AND GET OVER IT YOUR FINISHED. ITS MY TIME NOW SO GIVE THIS TO ME. i TOTALLY AGREE WITH COMMENT THAT WAS ADVERTISED EARLIER NO OILD FARTS THAT WATCH FAST AND THE FURIOUS. iF YOU ARE WAKE AND GET OVER IT YOUR FINISHED. ITS MY TIME NOW SO GIVE THIS TO ME.

]]> By: digitalzombie http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-41834 digitalzombie Sat, 20 May 2006 04:40:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-41834 #20, I guess they love putting out stupid car out there. #20, I guess they love putting out stupid car out there.

]]> By: Mike http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-39735 Mike Fri, 19 May 2006 14:38:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-39735 Does nobody read the article? Ford is not looking to revive the Bronco as it should be... they are looking to revive the bronco on the Festiva platform. Gas guzzling 4 banger? Hardcore offroad strut front? They only used styling from the gen 1 & 2 Bronco to slap another retro name out there. I think if they really want to bring back the Bronco to fight the wrangler/FJ/H123 they could... just keep it true to the original: Removable hardtop/softtop, V8 power options, solid frame, solid axles. Ford COULD have a real competitor in that segment... but you KNOW they won't do it. Does nobody read the article?

Ford is not looking to revive the Bronco as it should be… they are looking to revive the bronco on the Festiva platform.

Gas guzzling 4 banger? Hardcore offroad strut front?

They only used styling from the gen 1 & 2 Bronco to slap another retro name out there.

I think if they really want to bring back the Bronco to fight the wrangler/FJ/H123 they could… just keep it true to the original: Removable hardtop/softtop, V8 power options, solid frame, solid axles.

Ford COULD have a real competitor in that segment… but you KNOW they won’t do it.

]]> By: ned http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-39312 ned Fri, 19 May 2006 12:50:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-39312 very nice design. obviously wii not be as severe when in production. seems like something in between an element and an Xb. the best news in the auto industry is u.s. brands are finally coming up with more choices. the market has expanded enough that "niches" are worth creating / filling in. it used to be if you had a small budget you were pretty much gonna choose between boring small sedans. the caliber and hornet are great ideas and the chrysler retro wagon (can't remember the name) just needs to drop the retro cause it's spacious, functional and cheap. just make it modern and people under 70 will want it. very nice design. obviously wii not be as severe when in production. seems like something in between an element and an Xb. the best news in the auto industry is u.s. brands are finally coming up with more choices. the market has expanded enough that “niches” are worth creating / filling in. it used to be if you had a small budget you were pretty much gonna choose between boring small sedans. the caliber and hornet are great ideas and the chrysler retro wagon (can’t remember the name) just needs to drop the retro cause it’s spacious, functional and cheap. just make it modern and people under 70 will want it.

]]> By: JohnnyBlazE http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-39235 JohnnyBlazE Fri, 19 May 2006 11:35:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-39235 Bronco Concept is old and was said to have nitrous as standard... Also Auto Express has billed the Ford Reflex the replacement for the Ford Puma, if it happens! The Puma was hugely successful, even though it was priced ludicrously (esp racing version!) A cute car built on a Fiesta chassis with a mean look, it deserves a good successor. Reflex iirc has 4 driven wheels not 2, but it has 2 engines, 1 for the front one for the rear... am i right? diesel and electric (with solar charge). It's not just a replacement if it develops like the concept, it's a revolution. As for the bronco? reminds me of short circuit's johnny 5... that, to me, is cool ;) Bronco Concept is old and was said to have nitrous as standard…

Also Auto Express has billed the Ford Reflex the replacement for the Ford Puma, if it happens!

The Puma was hugely successful, even though it was priced ludicrously (esp racing version!) A cute car built on a Fiesta chassis with a mean look, it deserves a good successor.

Reflex iirc has 4 driven wheels not 2, but it has 2 engines, 1 for the front one for the rear… am i right? diesel and electric (with solar charge).

It’s not just a replacement if it develops like the concept, it’s a revolution.

As for the bronco? reminds me of short circuit’s johnny 5… that, to me, is cool ;)

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-39189 1c3d0g Fri, 19 May 2006 11:14:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-39189 Hopefully Ford gets the radiator/cooling equipment right this time, especially if they're going to target the "extreme sports" (like rock crawling etc.) crowd. Hopefully Ford gets the radiator/cooling equipment right this time, especially if they’re going to target the “extreme sports” (like rock crawling etc.) crowd.

]]> By: Ford Parts Information http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-38885 Ford Parts Information Fri, 19 May 2006 07:17:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-38885 Ford Vehicles Get Their Share Of Awards

Congratulations Ford!

Anyhow, the Ford Mustang has been a perennial favorite among editors and consumers as well. The Ford Mustang’s runner up was the Mini Cooper.

Good going, Mustang!

]]> By: Cornelius http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-38867 Cornelius Fri, 19 May 2006 06:31:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-38867 Sorry guys but this looks like crap! Sorry guys but this looks like crap!

]]> By: Steve http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-38819 Steve Fri, 19 May 2006 04:28:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-38819 The Echo looked like a car designed by Fisher Price. The Fit looks like someone thought it would be cool to make a car that looks like the car designed by Fisher Price without being a blatant rip off. The Echo looked like a car designed by Fisher Price. The Fit looks like someone thought it would be cool to make a car that looks like the car designed by Fisher Price without being a blatant rip off.

]]> By: Dean http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-38804 Dean Fri, 19 May 2006 03:56:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-38804 “Compact cars like the Toyota Echo have failed to attract target “Generation Yâ€? buyers because they lack aggressiveness and presence … tougher compact cars like … Honda Fit …”

Ummm, this former product planner for Ford is out to lunch. Maybe he can product plan my lunch for tomorrow. The Fit looks least aggressive and has far less presence than the Echo.

]]> By: Niels http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-38798 Niels Fri, 19 May 2006 03:48:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-38798 ^ lol I wish ^ lol

I wish

]]> By: StanFord http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-38795 StanFord Fri, 19 May 2006 03:35:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-38795 Isn't that a pic of the new International Scout? Isn’t that a pic of the new International Scout?

]]> By: RangeRoverBoy http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-38751 RangeRoverBoy Fri, 19 May 2006 03:04:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-38751 I believe Mr. Simpson's new Bronco will come along in a few years when we do the NeoRetro. This is closer to the classic style Bronco. As far as trifling, and gas guzzling.... your TDI is ready at the VW store. 2nd Element? Just because it's square does not make it a rad extreme sports/surfer dude car. I choose to actually live close to work to save gas. My longest trips are to designated off road trails. I believe Mr. Simpson’s new Bronco will come along in a few years when we do the NeoRetro. This is closer to the classic style Bronco.

As far as trifling, and gas guzzling…. your TDI is ready at the VW store.

2nd Element? Just because it’s square does not make it a rad extreme sports/surfer dude car.

I choose to actually live close to work to save gas. My longest trips are to designated off road trails.

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-38718 Madcapp Fri, 19 May 2006 02:55:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-38718 That looks like it handles like a truck, and would cost too much to run. That looks like it handles like a truck, and would cost too much to run.

]]> By: Thing2 http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-38599 Thing2 Fri, 19 May 2006 02:12:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-38599 "The 2nd Element" “The 2nd Element”

]]> By: il meroveus http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-38248 il meroveus Thu, 18 May 2006 23:29:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-38248 Another gas guzzler? Another gas guzzler?

]]> By: Patrick http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-38140 Patrick Thu, 18 May 2006 22:49:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-38140 That Bronco is trifling. That Bronco is trifling.

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-37667 Jon Thu, 18 May 2006 21:05:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-37667 Mr. Simpson your next white car is ready, killer. Jon. Mr. Simpson your next white car is ready, killer.

Jon.

]]> By: scotty http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-37662 scotty Thu, 18 May 2006 21:03:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-37662 we want cars that can go and look sexy. we dont want cars that look like toys, and advertisers tell us there tough. they have to have acutal stuff to back it up. i dont buy the so called "agressive" caliber, its crap. WHY CANT THE YOUTH HAVE A RWD SMALL CAR????????? it dosent have to have insane hp, at least 160 will be good. we dont want boxes like the element for our"extreme" sports gear. its time for the auto companys to hire people from the generation they are trying to sell to, not some 50 year old father, who thinks hes cool, and watches fast and the furious.. we want cars that can go and look sexy. we dont want cars that look like toys, and advertisers tell us there tough. they have to have acutal stuff to back it up. i dont buy the so called “agressive” caliber, its crap. WHY CANT THE YOUTH HAVE A RWD SMALL CAR????????? it dosent have to have insane hp, at least 160 will be good. we dont want boxes like the element for our”extreme” sports gear. its time for the auto companys to hire people from the generation they are trying to sell to, not some 50 year old father, who thinks hes cool, and watches fast and the furious..

]]> By: RangeRoverBoy http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-37652 RangeRoverBoy Thu, 18 May 2006 20:49:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-37652 Try some actual substance. That Bronco Rocks, iff solid axles, many gearing options, tire size options (31 to 40 inch) please! Try some actual substance.

That Bronco Rocks, iff solid axles, many gearing options, tire size options (31 to 40 inch) please!

]]> By: Mitch http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009.html#comment-37651 Mitch Thu, 18 May 2006 20:49:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/05/18/ford-planning-bronco-hatchback-for-2009/#comment-37651 Make the Reflex less than 3000 lbs, rear wheel drive, and with the 2.3l inline 4 and a manual, and you'll have a buyer in me. Make the Reflex less than 3000 lbs, rear wheel drive, and with the 2.3l inline 4 and a manual, and you’ll have a buyer in me.

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