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Ford recognized how much money they're missing out on the serious SUV market and they went in on it. Yes the badge and nostalgia are all there on the side as part of the PR, but seriously from a business aspect Ford knew they needed to get into the serious off road capable SUV market with something like a Wrangler. There is an entire aftermarket on fire that people are putting big V8s into Wranglers, so guess what? FCA/Stellantis realized this so now they're going as far as offering the 392 Hemi as a factory option for the Wrangler. Ford was never going to offer a V8 at all on the Bronco. Word is now they are racking their brains over how to make the Coyote work in the Bronco chassis and drivetrain. Meanwhile GM's in ignorant bliss over the success of their soccer mom mobile. Sure it's selling. But GM is still missing out on that market. There's money to be made there and GM's just giving it to Ford and Jeep. |
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Yet Ford has already sold out of their max capacity allotment for 2021 and they haven't even started production yet. They're both going to continue to be solid sellers into the future. GM's missing out on the market. |
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One could argue that Ford and Stellantis are missing out on the EV market. Stellantis' true EV's are still a ways out. Sure, Ford has the Mustang Mach-E, but it is pretty laughable, IMO. In terms of the big 3, GM is in the lead when it comes to EV development.
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You are all forgetting about the Hummer brand. GM had multiple models and was planning more. Was not profitable enough to keep.
As a singularity, having a single model for off road isn't worth the development cost. Ford is creating a brand around Bronco and they launched with 2 models (LOL one based on the Escape, I was asked to evaluate a Hummer based on the Equinox years ago). A pickup is on the way based on spy shots. Now is you want to bring something back, how about the International Scout
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GM is risking the future of the company if they are stupid enough to go all-in on electric and quit making V6 and V8 engines. Kiss the General goodbye in 50 years. Mark my words. |
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Plenty of old school K5 Blazers though |
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I understand the point of not making it off-road because that is not what most people use them for, but that is really irrelevant. There are SO many products that people buy into that aren't used as "intended", BUT people still buy into the idea of them. I'm sorry to say, but the large majority of the Range Rover owners likely have no idea that their vehicle is even off-road capable, let alone being one of the best available. The same can be said for the Cayenne - those are ~phenomenal~ off-road machines. Range Rover, for years, has been a status symbol in the SUV market. In another sense, you're also preaching to the villagers below from the top of your hill. You said yourself that you have a Tahoe, which obviously has a big motor (V8) and a truck-based frame...THAT is an SUV, the new Blazer is not. |
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GM are you listening? I’m saving money for something you don’t make! |
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The Bronco has sparked my interest. I think I will have to touch/see/feel it in person to determine if I really like it or not. The design is too funky to get a true feel by photos or video. Yes, the Jeep with the 392 sounds like fun.
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But if I had either the Wrangler or Bronco Ud make the trek to southern Ohio where the Appalachians start and probably spend many weekends down there. |
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