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The new Bronco being launched on the 14th of July.

That’s all I say about that
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There’s a commonly held belief that the ideal off-road wheelbase is around 100 inches, mainly because it approaches the best of both SWB & LWB, which both have their advantages & disadvantages.
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Mike Nel wrote:
Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:18 pm
The new Bronco being launched on the 14th of July.

That’s all I say about that
It may have some 4x4 pedigree, but it looks like the bastard child of a jimny and a new defender.
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The Bronco is just a shortened Everest with a retro body.
But it does look like they shoved a SFA in....
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Mike Nel wrote:
Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:18 pm
The new Bronco being launched on the 14th of July.

That’s all I say about that
And will most probably cost the same as a new Defender. :? :? :?

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Panda wrote:
Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:02 am
Mike Nel wrote:
Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:18 pm
The new Bronco being launched on the 14th of July.

That’s all I say about that
And will most probably cost the same as a new Defender. :? :? :?
It will not.
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Mad Manny wrote:
Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:44 am
The Bronco is just a shortened Everest with a retro body.
But it does look like they shoved a SFA in....
You should really read a bit more about it. Or. Youtube will also help
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