Nowadays, you are probably well aware that Ford is putting its new Bronco through some serious paces. Last week, we caught the reborn SUV approaching the Rubicon Trail in California, and since then, new Bronco off-roading videos have been updated almost daily. The latter (featured above) stops us at Moab, Utah for more rock climbing at Hell’s Revenge.
We dealt with one of this adventure yesterday. Hell’s Revenge is a 6.5 mile path that is only recommended for experienced drivers because of its steep climbs and challenging laps, and the latest video certainly does not disappoint in that aspect. Mickey’s Hot Tub is a notorious obstacle on the track, where cars basically drive a deep hole with an almost vertical turn. The clip spends a few minutes on the spot, and to Ford’s credit, the Bronco crawls out with surprisingly little fanfare.
We also see the suspension articulation of the Bronco and weight transport in action on some serious cracks and extremely rocky paths. Even with the longer-wheelbase models with four doors, approach and departure angles are impressive. That goes up a few notches when you realize that none of the test cars seem to have the Sasquatch package, which adds some extra clearance and the spotty 35-inch tires. Most likely these are Badlands models, which are speed oriented with distribution differences front and rear.
As with the previous Moab video, the Broncos seem to tackle the difficult terrain without issue. However, the clip comes from Bronco Nation, which is certainly favorable for all things Bronco, so it is not a very objective presentation. However, there is clearly no debate about Bronco’s off-road chops in pure supply. With the Sasquatch package and the sheer number of accessories Ford will offer, what other environments can the Bronco conquer?
We’ve seen all kinds of rock crawling, so maybe now the test fleet will move to some Baja-style deserts. What’s next, we’ll be ready.
