That has to be the most extreme off road course ever set up by a manufacturer for the press. I bet the press people were terrified! But that baja part was a blast!
THIS is an award winning video!! The way Tommy was able to handle this very technical course without skipping a beat in his commentary is just amazing!! Give the guy a raise!!
That is a SERIOUS rock crawling route for a stock vehicle. And if you've never had the vehicle to do 75+ over the sandy dirt around Moab, Johnson Valley, or similar areas, you're missing out on the most fun you can have offroad.
It depends. This was jump with very smooth landing, landing at angle. Any suv would survive that jump done properly, but of course having that raptor suspension makes big difference on how u and car will "feel" it
@@Angry-Lynx Yeah, I once accidently jumped a 1985 Suburban through a high crown intersection. It was no problem, gentle landing. I must have been interesting to watch for everyone else at the intersection some giant SUV with windsurf boards on the roof flying through the air. The fun part was the wheels chirping when they hit the road again.
Talk about an intense press trip. The rock segment was nuts. I'm surprised they went for something that difficult, but how awesome is that! Great work!
Tommy this on is by far your best video ever. With all due respect I think no one in the TFL team could have donde a better job. Congratulations. Epic vehicle, epic video.
The exhaust note reminds me of a Lancia Stratos with its Ferrari 6cyl. I know most people love that V8 sound but man that engine sounds like a banshee in its element. It just looks like so much fun.
Wow, big props to Ford for not only making the Bronco, but for allowing the press on such a technical course. Their insurance company must have been on edge about the whole thing.
Best Braptor review yet Tommy. .. if their were an Oscar for the category, you won it hands down. makes me even more excited about the one I have ordered. Code orange btw…. Keep up the great content you provide. 1st class all the way. 👍
This was a fantastic video. Tommy you were spot on with the commentary as you were concentrating on such technical driving. And yes of course Cole was spot on as your camera guy. The editing team. And I give credit where credit is due. The Bronco is no joke. Stock it can do things that most other vehicles have to be heavily modified for. I know my stock 4Runner would have never been able to rock crawl those boulders. (angles are not competitive) I still wonder about the long term reliability of the Bronco, but only years will tell that story. I envy you on this day Tommy. That would have been a blast to experience that event. 🙂
During the Baja portion, the only thing you would've heard out of me would be sounds. Woohoo! Ya! Oh, man! Tommy is spitting out stats rapid fire. What a pro!
Wonderful exciting day of Bronco bashing. And as a viewer it was a joy to watch Tommy. Always great commentry with the reviews and even here as you speed through the desert. Thank you Ford for allowing this amazing day to happen. Now to find 80 grand.
I can't be the only one watching this that is insanely jealous of you right now Tommy. That looked like a complete blast, and if that doesn't make you want a Bronco Raptor, check your pulse!
WOW that was awesome. That articulation and tire clearance on the rocks was better than I expected. What a magnificent machine. What a time to be alive as an off-road enthusiast! Masterful job Tommy. Great multitasking. You’ve really come into your own and are doing an amazing job on these videos.
I remember seeing a comment on TFL's livestream with their own press loaner Bronco Raptor calling it a "soft-roader"... if crawling over bloody rocks or boulders is soft-roading, then I clearly I know nothing about off-roading.
These vehicles are so good that they are surpassing many people's abilities. 700 hp+ hellcats and serious off roaders. What a great time to be a car guy!
I can accept that the tires need covered, that's all good, I just wish they did it 50/50 fender and flare to split the difference so it didn't look so much like an afterthought.
She's a bit ugly for sure, but I do appreciate Fords pure performance oriented design philosophy. They built this the way you would a purpose built Baja truck. If you are actually off roading this thing, sooner or later those fenders are going to get ripped off or damaged. Much easier to replace a big plastic flare than a smaller flare + a body colored fender. The flare keeps the expensive bits out of harms way.
Wow what a great video! I've really been looking forward to your Bronco Raptor videos since hearing you talk about them on All Terrain Nation last night and was not disappointed. Anxiously awaiting the rest.
In age of soccer mom SUVs id say they deserve some respect for creating truck with some better suspension, looks like relatively decent effort. They could do much more with suspension, its nothing crazy really, but again at least there was some good/proper intention. Suspensions are the most overlooked element in nowadays cars imo,while being one of the most important.
Fantastic video. How ironic that Ford cut you off for a while because you were filming this vehicle while they were testing it. And you do a video that could easily be used by Ford. Tommy you killed it with this video. What an incredible machine. This video alone makes me want one! Well done!
Cool to see they did the event at a real trail. Even got to kiss the skids a couple times. I don't expect anything super extreme for these evenst, but I remember the original Bronco press event was super mild.
The Ford Bronco is a real off- roader for all conditions and the most demanding surfaces....Advanced terrain management system ( Terrain Management) ...is getting ready to conquer Europe....great, amazing...
That looks awesome! I just want a Badlands… I’m a Ford guy, but may be buying a 392 Wrangler because they can be bought off the lot at MSRP. it’s not easy to find at MSRP, but a lot easier then the Badlands.
My previous car, a Ford Fiesta 1.4 auto had an over-protective ecu, when it downshifted from 2nd to 1st at 10mph it lurched so hard you had to push the steering wheel away from you, yet 1st to 2nd was smooth even at redline. Contrast that with my current Honda Jazz Sport 1.5 and it’s like night and day. 🚗 (Can’t rock crawl, though UK roads aren’t that bad yet). Great channel btw.
Ideas for the 2023 Bronco Easter Rodeo (?): 1) A 2 door long-cargo-area Raptor with the 4 door wheelbase (kinda like the 90s Bronco dimensions) perhaps with a removable rear canopy? 2) a regular wheelbase 2 door Raptor 4) a Coyote V8 Raptor R- I want those revs - and plus it's really the same weight as the 3.0 biturbo
Waiting on my cactus grey with carbon fiber and code orange seat belts. Dealer got me with a 25k mark up here in Southern California, 95k plus the tab to Uncle Sam. Most dealers in the area are asking 150k with the highest at 180k lol. Thanks for the video Tommy!
great video Tommi, and Cole, Ford did the Bronco Raptor right, out of the box , there are not many from factory that will do this other than maybe a Jeep 392 and its more $$ and then you would have to upgrade the skid plates from Mopar parts to give the same protection, that rock crawling section , plus the downhill section, well they were both super impressive , $70-80k may not be all that bad and you get a 3 year warranty 👍
Great video! That raptor bronco is a thing of beauty! Sounds good too. Curious what toyota will done with the gen 6 4runner. As the get 5 is pretty underpowered in today's day.
That thing is a predator v8 away from 6k pounds. Especially when you consider all the additional cooling and drive line enhancements needed to handle that power.
Are those fender flares as easy to remove as the standard ones? I would just pop those things off if I were negotiating some boulders or narrow passages.
@@raulgallardo1659 that's where i was going. I mean suspension. 37s. Bumper....apart from the winch its like its already "good enough" if you know what i mean, i've seen wranglers less built out than that standard bronco So i was wondering if it's really worth it to go for a vehicle like this or you're better off with a more basic rig and start custom building it on your own
Possibly regear. Not sure if that would require new lockers, at which point straight axle may come into play. I have no clue how strong the stock axles and shafts are, and thats if sticking to rocks and not desert racing, etc. Exo-cage if you like the body and exterior of the bronco, roll cage if you like to keep living (and again unsure what the new broncos offer as far as roll over protection). Winches front and rear to go along with aforementioned bumpers. Ditch the stock fender flares for some more rigid ones with some sort of light protection. And speaking of lights, outfit with some good light bars. All the recovery gear til your wallet is emptied. That'd be a decent start. :-)
Easy to get rid of the gaudy fender flairs. No one I ever knew got pulled over for fender violations. Maybe one in a million. Most cops wouldn’t even know.
So many people wanted a v-8 bronco raptor, that would of sounded awesome. But ford could of built this engine to beat Hp numbers of the current 5.0 easily. I have loved my v-8's from ford over the years. But I also love my 3.5 ecoboost 17 raptor. .. Hell, ford has a engine in the FordGT for track use only that makes over 700hp.... There is no need for a v-8 Raptor that is coming for 2023. But, the public loves the V-8.... Etc..
That has to be the most extreme off road course ever set up by a manufacturer for the press. I bet the press people were terrified! But that baja part was a blast!
g63 4x4 had harder offroad course.
I bet a lot of press didn’t do this course, this is crazy technical
@@MarkPharaoh Yeah, even the Bronco Raptor was being put up to its paces
You should watch the sxs blog at the Polaris turbo s release. I can’t believe people werent killed.
Jeep hauled tons of press out to the rubicon trail in stock wranglers.
THIS is an award winning video!! The way Tommy was able to handle this very technical course without skipping a beat in his commentary is just amazing!! Give the guy a raise!!
The fact this is a factory vehicle is unbelievable. The times we live in!
Thet new Ford Bronco is going to conquer Europe....
$100,000 factory vehicle! Lmao… might as well be stick with another $60,000 of aftermarket parts!
How Tommy could do great commentary on such a technical press course is absolutely astounding. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
That is a SERIOUS rock crawling route for a stock vehicle.
And if you've never had the vehicle to do 75+ over the sandy dirt around Moab, Johnson Valley, or similar areas, you're missing out on the most fun you can have offroad.
The Bronco Raptor is literally the off-road version of the F1 car.
That's what I plan to do. I want to get the Raptor Ranger and go out to Moab and Johnson Valley and do high speed offroading
I'm planning on doing that with my Gen 2 Raptor soon. I've done a few off road trails, but no high speed desert trails yet.
@@rhydynamic8306fr
Always nice to see a stock vehicle that can jump. It's a lot harder than many think for a vehicle to survive a jump without something breaking.
Not true. The surplus Dodge cop car in Blues Brothers jumped that draw bridge aok.
@@pleaseadoptus that’s because it had cop suspension haha
As a Ford engineer said “jumping is easy it’s the landing that’s hard”.
It depends. This was jump with very smooth landing, landing at angle. Any suv would survive that jump done properly, but of course having that raptor suspension makes big difference on how u and car will "feel" it
@@Angry-Lynx Yeah, I once accidently jumped a 1985 Suburban through a high crown intersection. It was no problem, gentle landing. I must have been interesting to watch for everyone else at the intersection some giant SUV with windsurf boards on the roof flying through the air. The fun part was the wheels chirping when they hit the road again.
Talk about an intense press trip. The rock segment was nuts. I'm surprised they went for something that difficult, but how awesome is that!
Great work!
They really stuck to the "go big or go home" model
Tommy this on is by far your best video ever. With all due respect I think no one in the TFL team could have donde a better job. Congratulations. Epic vehicle, epic video.
The exhaust note reminds me of a Lancia Stratos with its Ferrari 6cyl. I know most people love that V8 sound but man that engine sounds like a banshee in its element. It just looks like so much fun.
v8 would make it nose dive during a jump.
It's good, but not enough revs- and boost falls off too high in the rev range. Needs a Coyote to be perfect
@@mohammadzohorul8887 a ls wouldn't
@@guamazolopez6456 unless it's lighter than that V6, It probably would.
@@burgerbandit3646 a ls is only 300lbs and a v6 with all the complicated internals they put to give them more power can get to thst weight
Wow, big props to Ford for not only making the Bronco, but for allowing the press on such a technical course. Their insurance company must have been on edge about the whole thing.
Best Braptor review yet Tommy. .. if their were an Oscar for the category, you won it hands down. makes me even more excited about the one I have ordered. Code orange btw…. Keep up the great content you provide. 1st class all the way. 👍
This was a fantastic video. Tommy you were spot on with the commentary as you were concentrating on such technical driving. And yes of course Cole was spot on as your camera guy. The editing team. And I give credit where credit is due. The Bronco is no joke. Stock it can do things that most other vehicles have to be heavily modified for. I know my stock 4Runner would have never been able to rock crawl those boulders. (angles are not competitive) I still wonder about the long term reliability of the Bronco, but only years will tell that story. I envy you on this day Tommy. That would have been a blast to experience that event. 🙂
During the Baja portion, the only thing you would've heard out of me would be sounds. Woohoo! Ya! Oh, man!
Tommy is spitting out stats rapid fire. What a pro!
Wonderful exciting day of Bronco bashing. And as a viewer it was a joy to watch Tommy. Always great commentry with the reviews and even here as you speed through the desert. Thank you Ford for allowing this amazing day to happen. Now to find 80 grand.
I’m jealous as hell!!! That looks like complete FUN!!!!
What shithole do u live in?
wow that was impressive, the rock crawling was just sick and high speed looked so smooth!!
By far the most exciting video I’ve seen you do. You waited your whole life for this. Congratulations
What an incredible machine. Thanks for the video!
Not going to lie. I’m impressed. They did their homework and it shows.
Tommy you have gotten incredible with your commentary! Great video and great job bud! 👌🏿
Love the detailed undercarriage view at 7:27
It looks amazing when it flex’s it’s suspension
The helmet works dude! It should make more appearances just for fun lol!!
Still boggles the mind that you can buy vehicles from the factory, with 37" tires. The suspension on that Bronco is insane!
And on this thing, it’s not even an option. It only comes with 37s
I like the sound of that engine
Fantastic narration, Tommy!
I can't be the only one watching this that is insanely jealous of you right now Tommy. That looked like a complete blast, and if that doesn't make you want a Bronco Raptor, check your pulse!
I REALLY enjoyed the pure joy you showed us on the desert run pal. Awesome video!
Tommy is such a great presenter. Being able to put together coherent sentences while ripping across the desert floor at 60 mph is impressive.
I've always thought Tommy has leaned more towards Jeep but this video it really shows how Bronco just blew his mind.
WOW that was awesome.
That articulation and tire clearance on the rocks was better than I expected.
What a magnificent machine. What a time to be alive as an off-road enthusiast!
Masterful job Tommy. Great multitasking. You’ve really come into your own and are doing an amazing job on these videos.
6:50 the bronco raptor is insane. It’s a mountain goat on wheels. WOW
I remember seeing a comment on TFL's livestream with their own press loaner Bronco Raptor calling it a "soft-roader"... if crawling over bloody rocks or boulders is soft-roading, then I clearly I know nothing about off-roading.
These vehicles are so good that they are surpassing many people's abilities. 700 hp+ hellcats and serious off roaders. What a great time to be a car guy!
Everyone, this is how you review, drive and commentate. Take note. Great job TFLOffroad
Impressive performance! I love it, thank you so much for sharing!
Great video Tommy, they joy you were experiencing really looked genuine. It makes me want one bad
That shot of 134 miles to Empty with a 7/8 full tank at 15:15 mark amazing haha
I’d like to hear that same high speed running with no comments, just the Bronco noise😉. Great video Tommy.
I can accept that the tires need covered, that's all good, I just wish they did it 50/50 fender and flare to split the difference so it didn't look so much like an afterthought.
Im sure the aftermarket already has some good solutions in the works to fix that.
I think I heard the reason was that they couldn't go any wider on the body because of the limitations of the factory machines that make the body.
She's a bit ugly for sure, but I do appreciate Fords pure performance oriented design philosophy. They built this the way you would a purpose built Baja truck. If you are actually off roading this thing, sooner or later those fenders are going to get ripped off or damaged. Much easier to replace a big plastic flare than a smaller flare + a body colored fender. The flare keeps the expensive bits out of harms way.
Thought that adding matching body colored paint on the inner region of the fender would blend the look
@@EdWebster yeah that's what I heard It was a width issue with the machines. That didn't allow them to paint the fenders body color.
Tommy u r brave..just seeing the video,I’m on the edge..well built ford..👍🏻👍🏻..Nathan,u need to try a trail like this..mind ur legs matey!!😜😜
Great job Tommy....Let's slap a number and some sponsor stickers on one of those things and let's go desert racing!!!
Wow what a great video! I've really been looking forward to your Bronco Raptor videos since hearing you talk about them on All Terrain Nation last night and was not disappointed. Anxiously awaiting the rest.
Incredible commentary with details about the truck as Tommy is rock crawling and racing in the desert. Impressive.
In age of soccer mom SUVs id say they deserve some respect for creating truck with some better suspension, looks like relatively decent effort.
They could do much more with suspension, its nothing crazy really, but again at least there was some good/proper intention.
Suspensions are the most overlooked element in nowadays cars imo,while being one of the most important.
I love how in these Bronco Raptor videos your faces are either scared, concentrating or mostly just flat out smiling and laughing !!
Very cool, enjoyed that. The Bronco Raptor sure is special.
Fantastic video. How ironic that Ford cut you off for a while because you were filming this vehicle while they were testing it. And you do a video that could easily be used by Ford. Tommy you killed it with this video. What an incredible machine. This video alone makes me want one! Well done!
Cool to see they did the event at a real trail. Even got to kiss the skids a couple times. I don't expect anything super extreme for these evenst, but I remember the original Bronco press event was super mild.
Looking good in that Code Orange Ford Bronco Raptor! 😎🍷🛻
The Ford Bronco is a real off- roader for all conditions and the most demanding surfaces....Advanced terrain management system ( Terrain Management) ...is getting ready to conquer Europe....great, amazing...
Beautiful shots and that thing looks like a blast. Great video!
You are getting really good at this Tommy. You are among the best.
Impressive driving Tommy, great job on the video.
That looks awesome! I just want a Badlands… I’m a Ford guy, but may be buying a 392 Wrangler because they can be bought off the lot at MSRP. it’s not easy to find at MSRP, but a lot easier then the Badlands.
You'll love your 392 my buddy has one , and it's insane to drive !!!!
I know a dealer that will order one below msrp
@@mattbrew11 Ford or Jeep? What state? I’m in NJ.
@@thomasrossi31 jeep. Dealership is in TN ebe worth the drive
Tommy youre a fccin pro at this job. The dialog going 60 baja style was nuts. I wouldnt be able to talk.
MY 76 BRONCO WAS 3400 LB WITH A 302 WITH A 4 SPEED BUMPERS AND ALL THE GOOD STUFF
But it also can’t do this…
Good for you.
@@JC71444 BUT FOR $60 GRAN I DID GET A HOUSE ON 6AC WITH A CREEK AND A JEEP ON 37S
@@mikegoettina okay? Weird that you’re flexing a jeep when no one was asking, do you feel better now people know you own one?
Great video! Looked like a ton of fun.
My previous car, a Ford Fiesta 1.4 auto had an over-protective ecu, when it downshifted from 2nd to 1st at 10mph it lurched so hard you had to push the steering wheel away from you, yet 1st to 2nd was smooth even at redline. Contrast that with my current Honda Jazz Sport 1.5 and it’s like night and day. 🚗 (Can’t rock crawl, though UK roads aren’t that bad yet). Great channel btw.
Ideas for the 2023 Bronco Easter Rodeo (?): 1) A 2 door long-cargo-area Raptor with the 4 door wheelbase (kinda like the 90s Bronco dimensions) perhaps with a removable rear canopy? 2) a regular wheelbase 2 door Raptor 4) a Coyote V8 Raptor R- I want those revs - and plus it's really the same weight as the 3.0 biturbo
Would like to see how this bronc raptor compares to the mb 4x4
This is the END OF THE JEEP that's the Truth! 😂
Looks like so much fun I'm jealous.
Biggest thing here is the suspension flex. That looks so much better than the standard bronco
EXACTLY
@@markusnay6255 my big bend is a literal brick. Almost no flex at all. Definitely going to look at suspension upgrades soon.
What a good time🤩😊 .... Lucky Man Tommy Lucky Man 👍👍
Wow. That looked fun. I'm impressed.
Waiting on my cactus grey with carbon fiber and code orange seat belts. Dealer got me with a 25k mark up here in Southern California, 95k plus the tab to Uncle Sam. Most dealers in the area are asking 150k with the highest at 180k lol.
Thanks for the video Tommy!
That was awesome looked like a great time 🙃
Why are you wear the shoulder harness and the factory three point seatbelt?
Thought at first Tommy had drafted, TFL goes to war!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
great video Tommi, and Cole, Ford did the Bronco Raptor right, out of the box , there are not many from factory that will do this other than maybe a Jeep 392 and its more $$ and then you would have to upgrade the skid plates from Mopar parts to give the same protection, that rock crawling section , plus the downhill section, well they were both super impressive , $70-80k may not be all that bad and you get a 3 year warranty 👍
They should have given it portal
Axles
Great video! That raptor bronco is a thing of beauty! Sounds good too. Curious what toyota will done with the gen 6 4runner. As the get 5 is pretty underpowered in today's day.
M880 in the Army we had a guy jump one in the desert. The old Dodge was on its way out and went out like a boss.
Crazy SUV and TOP
Awesome video awesome machine!
Tommy you need this for yourself!!!!!
Is this bronco have the optional blow. Your motor package?
my Jeep has KO2 and I love them good all around tire !!!
Was that beeping in the beginning rock crawl segment an angle warning
When the Raptor Ranger comes along I want to do this with it!
That thing is a predator v8 away from 6k pounds. Especially when you consider all the additional cooling and drive line enhancements needed to handle that power.
Are those fender flares as easy to remove as the standard ones? I would just pop those things off if I were negotiating some boulders or narrow passages.
I ll wait for the raptor or tremor Maverick. I'm in the 30 below club.
👊😁👍🇺🇲
So never
@@mattbrew11 there is one in the mix for 2023. So not too long . It's been leaked.
Now that's a course !
Amazing test! 👍💪👏
Can you also buy a soft for the Raptor
Here's a question for the offroad community:
How could you make a car that apparently is so ready already even more prepared for extreme trails?
You would have to upgrade all the suspension parts to a full on long travel kit
Bumpers, winch, custom tuned King shocks,
@@raulgallardo1659 that's where i was going. I mean suspension. 37s. Bumper....apart from the winch its like its already "good enough" if you know what i mean, i've seen wranglers less built out than that standard bronco
So i was wondering if it's really worth it to go for a vehicle like this or you're better off with a more basic rig and start custom building it on your own
Possibly regear. Not sure if that would require new lockers, at which point straight axle may come into play. I have no clue how strong the stock axles and shafts are, and thats if sticking to rocks and not desert racing, etc. Exo-cage if you like the body and exterior of the bronco, roll cage if you like to keep living (and again unsure what the new broncos offer as far as roll over protection). Winches front and rear to go along with aforementioned bumpers. Ditch the stock fender flares for some more rigid ones with some sort of light protection. And speaking of lights, outfit with some good light bars. All the recovery gear til your wallet is emptied.
That'd be a decent start. :-)
Great driving.
Nice job Tommy! It looks like you had fun doing this.
Like a Rally Sport announcer without the cheeky British accent. =D
so when will we be able to buy even a base Bronco ?
Looks like a ton of fun!
Easy to get rid of the gaudy fender flairs. No one I ever knew got pulled over for fender violations. Maybe one in a million. Most cops wouldn’t even know.
Depends where you live. In BC they’ll pull you over for an inch of tire poke. I’m Hawaii 12”, no problem brada!
EPIC episode Tommy…👍🐴🐴🥌🍍🥓🤟
Can it articulate like the Badlands?
Fantastic video, Tommy!!
So many people wanted a v-8 bronco raptor, that would of sounded awesome. But ford could of built this engine to beat Hp numbers of the current 5.0 easily. I have loved my v-8's from ford over the years. But I also love my 3.5 ecoboost 17 raptor. .. Hell, ford has a engine in the FordGT for track use only that makes over 700hp.... There is no need for a v-8 Raptor that is coming for 2023. But, the public loves the V-8.... Etc..
People are ok with the land rover defender going for $80k but god forbid ford sells the only stock model vehicle with 37’s for that price 😂
Great job Tommy!!
Awesome video guys! You really want to test the suspension take it over those speed bumps on the speed bump olympics channel 😆