2-Door or 4-Door?: Which Ford Bronco Is Right for You?
The Ford Bronco comes with a decision: should you go with 4-doors or 2-doors? The amount of doors on your Ford Bronco does not just affect its aesthetics, although there are definitely different vibes between them. The dimensions, seating, and storage can evolve quite a bit, too, depending on what you opt for. You can be an entirely different type of driver with an entirely different automotive lifestyle, depending on which Bronco you go with. Sounds dramatic? It’s not. We’re going to explain why opting for a 2-door or 4-door Bronco can radically change your SUV experience.
We have the Ford Bronco for sale here at Ruge’s Ford, so we’ve seen firsthand the difference this SUV can make in people’s lives, and that’s even before you consider its various builds. The Bronco comes standard with a 2.3L turbo-charged engine that produces 300 hp and 325 lb-ft torque. For the adventurous, you can upgrade to the 2.7L V6 engine that cranks out 330 hp and 415 lb-ft torque. You can also push those numbers farther with a 3.0L V6 that offers 418 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque.
These stellar performance numbers are part of the reason the Bronco is so famed among those who like to spend weekends and vacations in the wild, whether it’s in snow or sand, mud or rock. Acceleration and speed, including on uneven terrain, won’t be a problem with those engines. So, how do the door options come into play when looking at the Bronco experience? And why do they make such a notable difference? Let’s take a gander.
The 4-Door Experience
Want to go to the mountains this winter to ski and make the most of those icy months? Or perhaps you want to head down to the beaches this summer. Or maybe you’re just looking to cruise along the Hudson River with your Bronco’s doors removed, enjoying the spring air and the company of friends and family. For you, your adventures are best done with others.
Of course, when you’re traveling with others, you need plenty of storage space. You want to know that if a long weekend turns into a full week, you won’t have to worry because you were able to bring around some extra luggage: you’re prepared for whatever your adventures throw your way. Plus, your passengers feel welcomed, because they didn’t need to leave anything behind, just as you didn’t have to leave anyone behind due to the extra seat your 4-Door Bronco provides you. The seating is comfortable, too, so everyone travels in style.
Yes, the 4-Door Bronco is a social SUV. It seats up to five, and it will give you the storage room you need for equipment, suitcases, and more. Whether you’re going to be braving the snow or surfing the waves, you’ll have no problem storing your gear thanks to the 4-Door’s volume. The rear area provides 38.3 cu.ft. of space, and, if it’s just you and another passenger, you can fold the rear row down, which will give you up to 83 cu.ft. of space. The extra room is thanks to the longer dimensions the 4-door contains, with a length just shy of 200 inches and a width just shy of 80 inches (different trims of the 4-door can result in slightly different dimensions but not radically so). The height gives you plenty of headroom, too, as it’s about 79 inches.
With the 4-Door, you can opt for a soft or hard top so you have the vibe you prefer. You can also choose to remove your doors, so that the wind can blow right through, and you can have the outdoors experience you’ve long been hoping for. The top itself can come off, too, making sure you’re the most stylish person on the road.
The 2-Door Experience
There’s something to be said for a quiet adventure. You like driving to the trail, listening to your playlist thanks to the Bronco’s Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and not having to worry about what anyone else thinks about your driving or your destination. You can roar down the off-road or slowly take the scenic route, and no one else will be there to complain. You make your own fun, and you know your 2-Door Bronco will have your back on the road thanks to the Bronco’s outstanding safety system, which comes standard no matter trim or door amount.
That said, you’re not a total loner, either. You do want room for passengers from time to time, which is why you can seat up to four in your 2-Door, although the back row is not quite as easily accessible as in a 4-Door. You will also like how the exterior of the 2-Door version of this Ford SUV adds a different vibe, giving the Bronco a more adventurous look, one that lets passerbyers know you enjoy weekends filled with snow, mud, and sand.
If you’re someone who likes your Bronco’s top off, increasing that sense of fun as you barrel forwards, then the 2-Door can be a smart move as it’s easier to remove the top in the 2-Door as opposed to the 4-Door. Due to the slightly smaller build of the 2-Door Bronco, you have a better field of vision. The length of the 2-door is about 20 inches shorter than the 4-door, and the width is about 4 inches less. This results in a lower curb weight, depending on the trim. It results in a nimbler ride than the 4-door Bronco. You do, however, have some less cargo space due to this. The back area only has 23.6 cu.ft. and only goes up to 52.3 cu.ft. with rear seats down. The 2-door’s height comes in about five inches lower than the 4-door, too.
If you’re someone who tends to travel alone or only with a few passengers, then the 2-Door Bronco is the one you’ll want. It still gives you space for your luggage and equipment, so that your next journey will be your best yet, whether it’s on your own or with a friend or two.
The Ford Bronco Offers Unparalleled Versatility
The Ford Bronco is manufactured to be an SUV with fun on the mind, and it makes all destinations possible. The Bronco is designed to give you excellent clearance for terrain or other objects on the ground, such as rocks or dirt hills. And if you’re really itching to explore unknown terrain, you can opt for the available H.O.S.S (High-Performance Off-Road Stability System), which affords you excellent advantages from better damping systems to hardware specified for trail running.
You see, the Bronco is an adventurer’s truest friend. You can even have it designed for water management so that the fact that conditions are wet doesn’t mean the Bronco will end up damaged. Everything about the Bronco is geared toward adventure, and its varied trims will help you get the Bronco that’s ideal for what you plan to do on and off the roads.
Let Us Help You Find the Perfect Ford Bronco for Your Needs
If you’re still debating about which door configuration you want or if you’re ready to start considering trims, we here at Ruge’s Ford will be more than happy to assist you. Everyone here loves the Ford Bronco, so we can answer any question you may have so you can make an informed decision. Plus, before you decide on the doors you want, you may want to take each version for a test drive, giving yourself a sense of what it’s like behind the wheel of the two options. We’re happy to help with that, too. So, contact us with questions, or come by as soon as you can to give your life an extra jolt of excitement. You’ll realize how much of New York you’ve been missing out on once you see what the Bronco lets you do in our great state.
