I think the issue with the score is that in some instances, things like weekend fun and a few others, probably didn't make much sense since that's not the intended reason for a specific car's existence.
Yeah but I wish he did it in strict reference to a category, like acceleration, styling, pricing and so on should be scored relative to the class of car they belong to.
Yeah...that is true but I think he could just have different scoring tables for different vehicle types, and then walk through each category like before. I suspect another reason he stopped was to save time per video. But I agree it would be nice to have it back
@@parkerhill9725 Yeah, I think if you do it relative to that car's specific category, that could possibly work. It's funny to score a base Kia Optima as low because it doesn't have the same 'fun appeal' as a Kia Stinger, when both cars are designed for specific purposes.
Meanwhile my country's regulations used to require lorries/light trucks to have an orange light on the roof that blinked when they were travelling close to or above their then speed limit of 60km/h (37mph)
Doug has been pretty much the only reviewer I watch in the last 4-5 years. He really does a great job, I feel like he’s honest and professional but still enough amateur feel that you know he’s a real guy.
I'm very surprised that they didn't go with the rear-view mirror with the camera. This is a perfect candidate for that, and I cannot imagine it being that expensive considering the other OEMs that are using it.
Even if you're a Jeep or Toyota person, you have to admit we're lucky to see manufacturers putting out awesome, fun impractical vehicles again. There's no way a vehicle like this would have been released even 15 years ago.
Yeah it really is awesome, the kind of cars being released. But (at least in America) if our ‘amazing’ president has anything to say/do about it, gasoline is on its way out. Forcing our hands to not be able to use them in the future. Sure is a shame. I miss the 90’s 😂
@@farewell_to_normalcy9352 Petrol is on its way out. Your "I cannot even ride a bicycle without falling" president doesn't have a single thing to do with it.
I'm clueless as to why people like big Jeeps that cannot handle a corner. Can anyone explain what's so fun about having a vehicle like this? What's fun about paying out the nose in gas?
One of the things I love about Ford is that they usually do think about just about everything their customers could want in their vehicles. They always deliver, and with the revived Bronco's I've been pretty much nothing but impressed. Hope to own one some day, would prefer a Bronco over a F150!
Funny you should say that. From my experience, ford is the company which always fails to deliver what the customers want. Last I checked, they were leaving the markets of Europe, Japan, and South Africa because of poor sales.
@@ayush885 In my country I'd say that American brands are seen as neither as luxurious as German ones (except Opel) nor as economical as Japan or Korean ones (other European brands are less common here too, with Volvo & JLR being an exception more recently)
I worked at a Ford dealership and when I was going through training I was astounded by how many different engines they've employed 2021-2023, from the 1.0 in the ecosport to the good ol 5.0.
The OP's post is not only funny but also true. So many ppl buy these high performance vehicles because of their styling and/or for bragging rights but then they just drive them to the store & back on paved roads. What a waste.
Now THIS is the SUV I'd buy. I agree with you, Doug. I like the boxy SUVs. Nothing like a sporty, boxy, off road SUV. I'd take this desert running. Absolutely.
Every car channel is releasing bronco raptor content but Doug’s might be the only one I actually watch for more than 10 seconds because I KNOW he’s going to be thorough
The tucked in exhaust pipes is well thought out for those of us who offroad where there's rocks and gullies. Drive down the gully and as you start the clime on the other side, the rear of the vehicle can hit the rocks you just went down. Even the tucked in exhaust pipe on my Wrangler is often getting squished. I bring my crow bar to pull it back open. Ford thought this out quite well for those who don't buy this thing to just mall crawl.
I don't know who would take a brand new truck rock climbing bro. It definitely is for mall crawling and for people who want to look tougher than they really are. It's basically an ego vehicle.
Good pointers, but most people - most likely right-winged white people - will buy this to flex on their neighbors, because that's what suburban people do. They don't know the first thing about offroad endeavors. LOL. Would be nice to have $70K to risk destroying.
@@brarautorepairs so? People buy cars like Shelby mustangs and hellcats, with zero intention of ever going faster than 100mph… the capabilities is what sells a vehicle. Not the practicality. The fact ford dealers still can’t keep these on the lots should say plenty,
They should have some optional upright exhaust pipe outlets optional for deep fording creeks out in the desert....well, if there's any water left. I guess baja racing doesn't get as wet as wadi crashing.
@@AdamG1983 see, I think Doug simply suffers from ocd. The air would not b tht bad on the audio if on low. We’d hear it I’m sure but it wouldn’t drown out good ole dougy boy tho, nothing can.
I'm really glad they toned down the graphics on the Bronco Raptor. I have a 2017 150 Raptor with no side vinyls and no tailgate plate and I think it looks super clean, but these are much more subtle than the optional graphics/badging on the truck and still look nice without being too over the top. I could see myself swapping the 150 for a Bronco Raptor down the line once my boys are out of car seats, but for now the ample space in the back of the cab is a godsend
Ignore the people complaining! If you like the Doug score then do it Doug! If you think it’s better without then i get it too! I personally love it tho!
100% love the review model being compared to the full release model months apart, it gives us a view on what was considered and what really made the cut and was changed on release. Thank you Doug!
The Baja mode isn't only on the raptor, it's also on the Badlands trim. I I would have mentioned the cameras and the side mirrors, being able to see both the front wheels when you're trying to place them on rock ledges is a game changer. That is also on the regular Bronco models with the higher trims.
Agreed, I can't stand most of the new SUVs. Maybe I am finally getting old but they truly are all starting to look the same (GM, European, Japanese, Korean makes). So hard to tell these apart and it has been going in that direction for years. Dodge/Jeep, Landover and a few others still make them unique, but few others. Most of my family has one of these bland versions and I get the impression they don't like my Bronco. Well to bad as you can drive your vanilla SUV all day and I can have my unique looking cool car that can actually do something offroad!
In a recent video titled "2022 Ford Bronco Raptor, 1st. look off-roading in Johnson Valley, CA." shows the 12" full-screen display with two tire markers on the screen. I assume that there is a mode that activates that feature. I noticed that it was not talked about in this video but well worth mentioning.
I’ve got a lifted 4WD as my “weekend” car and it’s not that much harder to park than my wife’s little crossover. If you see someone parked like an a-hole it’s them not the ride
@@JohnDoe-nz6bk I like V8's but not nearly enough to pay $75k for that cheap of a vehicle to sound better. It's just outclassed in practically every single category.
@@damilolaakanni wow i didnt even realize that he hasnt uploded to More doug demuro in a year. Sorry i guess you are right. Maybe to focus more on the cars and bids channel and growing this one ?
Today was the day the media was allowed to release their videos and articles of the Bronco Raptor. If he followed his usual schedule he'd be behind everyone else and miss the hype. He did the same thing for the GR Corolla recently.
Someone once asked me why they put the window switches in the middle. I smugly replied, "Its because the doors are removable, so the switches had to find another place."., They replied, "then why do you need window switches?"
You don't, but less wires to disconnect when the doors are removed. The less you have in the door, the lighter the doors to handle and also less to get damaged when they are removed etc. It's just a smarter move
I think its arguable, because you still need signal and power wires leaving the door anyway, and arguably the switches dont add to the weight of the door, the motor and mechanism is heavy. Simplifying the door is a smart move though, I'd probably do the same but its interesting.
thats what I was thinking the whole time, its the same connection for the widow motor and once the doors are gone the windows are too, so who cares about the switch when the thing is already... gone
The infotainment isn't special for the raptor, it's on every bronco (and it's the same ford sync system you find in other ford vehicles like the F-150).
There are still relatively affordable cars, even though the average price of all vehicles has gone up. If you just want a regular ass SUV, check out the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. Decent trims for like $36k. Subarus are pretty good deals, too.
@@theglowcloud2215 Your out of touch if you think 36k is affordable. 20k for a base Corolla if you can find one without markups is already made for the absolute elites of society in my books.
@@ReDEclipsE28 nothings wrong with that, but with the led screen mirror you have a constant unobstructed view of what’s behind you without having to put the car in reverse or mess with the video screen.
@@Johnny-xj5qu have you driven with one of those or used them long term? You don't understand how you expect to look in the mirror and adjust your head position or angle to see more - with a screen you get one static view and that's is. The rear view camera is fantastic on the Bronco and removing the 3rd brake light and going to an internal wheel light will help greatly.
@@D3thM3tal It’s not even a brake light. The light is just the marker light. Doug left out that vehicles over 80 inches wide need marker lights but do not need a 3rd brake light. So you could probably easily mount a set of the marker lights to the back glass of the removable top and then have a set on the roll bar for when you remove the top.
After 3 years of ownership and the standard 36k miles, both this and the 392 Jeep will hold their value better than most import cars at the same price point
@@pinut187 in the video he said he wished they the exhaust system more cosmetic and didn’t understand why they simply had the exhaust cut off high up which led to my explanation. And just because Doug owns a couple defenders and a gwagon doesn’t mean he knows everything about off-roading especially rock crawling as he has never done extreme rock crawling with his vehicles understandably so
The law about vehicle lights in the USA is so backwards. In almost every country, orange lights on the outside of a car means turn signals, so do the lights placed in the mirrors. Also, in the USA, rear blinkers can be red. That bugs me to no end.
@2 Corinthians 4:7-11 Yes, I kinda understand the "simpler" design on very old cars, where you would have less bulbs to worry about. But on modern cars with light clusters that always have space for more bulbs, it just doesn't make sense.
Doug, I watch your videos religiously but your pacing has become hard to appreciate, I'd be so excited to review all these cars too but it seems like you talk faster and faster in each video! :( I want to savor your review!
Honestly the 392 Wrangler would be my pick, mainly because it's just got more stuff you can do with it. The V8 is just icing on the cake. Nevermind the Bronco is super rare (especially this one) to just find in the dealership, and the infamous Bronco markups. The Jeep is super expensive as well, just not that expensive.
@@02hreblue30 While that is true, the 392 also has more support in general being a Wrangler. Literally the most aftermarket parts you could think of, and it is also smaller so it can get into more places. The one thing it's missing is a stick shift option. Otherwise you've still got the much cheaper 4XE to think about as well, or just a Rubicon with a V6. The engine is worth the extra money, why do you think people pay 10K plus for diesels in the new HD trucks? Edit: I'm pretty sure my jab at the price there at the end was pointed at dealership markups which is a problem for both just even more so for the Bronco.
@@timschultes6467 Maybe don't buy an expensive off-road tailored vehicle if you're scared of damaging it and don't even plan on using it for its intended purpose.
20:19 can someone explain why on wranglers and bronco (that have removable doors) why the window switches are in the center and not on the door? if your removing the door you dont need your window switches and theres already wires running to your door that you have to disconnect anyways.
Nailed it. I was going to get a Braptor. Was first on list at my dealer. But after off-roading my Bsdlands SAS many times. I can’t justify how wide the Raptor is. Many trails we do, my Badlands barely fits. Being wider would be a huge problem.
Don't forget guys, the Raptor name is *BAJA* related. The Bronco Raptor is more suited to Baja type offroading while still being a somewhat reasonable trail runner. Hence why it's so wide.
Doug, what is the most sweatiest car you've ever done a vehicle review in? I can't imagine how sweaty it must get while filming, especially during the super humid days. Your t-shirt sleeves tell us the story of dedication, passion and the sacrifices you make for us making every video!
This is a dope ride! Btw Doug, I love your energy and have been watching your content since your BMW Z1 REVIEW! I've learned a s*** ton from you! Thank you sir and keep them coming!
My little sister got a Badlands last year after I.... crashed her Fiat (long story and I was understood and forgiven). It's the street version, but damn is that thing a fantastic drive, and MASSIVE! She already hit objects (cart holders in parking lots, other cars etc) when she got it, due to it being her first SUV. She didn't use the front camera until I showed her that she had one. I'm actually trying to save to get one now. 2 door with a manual though.
Not to mention the fact that Ford can't even deliver the non-Raptor Broncos currently. I ordered one in January and they tell me it hasn't been started yet and there is no timeline update.
Honestly, I miss the breakdown of each category in the Doug Score. It was interesting to see WHY Doug gave each score.
I think the issue with the score is that in some instances, things like weekend fun and a few others, probably didn't make much sense since that's not the intended reason for a specific car's existence.
Yeah but I wish he did it in strict reference to a category, like acceleration, styling, pricing and so on should be scored relative to the class of car they belong to.
Yeah...that is true but I think he could just have different scoring tables for different vehicle types, and then walk through each category like before.
I suspect another reason he stopped was to save time per video. But I agree it would be nice to have it back
@@frogturtle Pretty much every single video of his is 20+ minutes. He definitely didn't do it to save time.
@@parkerhill9725 Yeah, I think if you do it relative to that car's specific category, that could possibly work. It's funny to score a base Kia Optima as low because it doesn't have the same 'fun appeal' as a Kia Stinger, when both cars are designed for specific purposes.
I love seeing Doug get progressively sweatier while going through the interior
I noticed too, maybe he doesn't use the ac because it would give wind noise?
@@PreludeDude I'd prefer a little wind noise
Never seen anyone's biceps be the first thing to start sweating.
@@chipskylark8869 my guess it’s from wiping his face
I was gonna say that 🤣 bro who cares about wind noise don't sweat profusely
I like Doug videos because he shows you the quirks and features of not only vehicles, but also American regulations.
I think he’s the one w the QUIRKS!
I’m happy to see someone get so excited about cars and trucks but honestly sometimes his “energy” is distracting and gives me anxiety lol
Meanwhile my country's regulations used to require lorries/light trucks to have an orange light on the roof that blinked when they were travelling close to or above their then speed limit of 60km/h (37mph)
Doug has been pretty much the only reviewer I watch in the last 4-5 years. He really does a great job, I feel like he’s honest and professional but still enough amateur feel that you know he’s a real guy.
Yet his opinions on the hood extractor and the exhausts are terrible
I'm very surprised that they didn't go with the rear-view mirror with the camera. This is a perfect candidate for that, and I cannot imagine it being that expensive considering the other OEMs that are using it.
The dealer markups for this will be insane
200k for a bronco? Yes please
They’ll easily be selling this for 50k + over MSRP. Some maybe even 100k over.
I wish ford would do something about this.
@@HeyBigChriss I do too Dealers were originally to protect us from markups and now they’re the ones screwing everyone over
Hopefully we won't be saying this in 10 years
Not as bad as if they made an electric version lol
Even if you're a Jeep or Toyota person, you have to admit we're lucky to see manufacturers putting out awesome, fun impractical vehicles again. There's no way a vehicle like this would have been released even 15 years ago.
Yeah it really is awesome, the kind of cars being released. But (at least in America) if our ‘amazing’ president has anything to say/do about it, gasoline is on its way out. Forcing our hands to not be able to use them in the future. Sure is a shame. I miss the 90’s 😂
You are 100% right about that. And the companies had this technology 15 years ago too.
@@farewell_to_normalcy9352 Petrol is on its way out. Your "I cannot even ride a bicycle without falling" president doesn't have a single thing to do with it.
Lucky? To have vehicle that nobody will be able to buy at MSRP? Or do you mean a vehicle that nobody will have the money to be able to put gas in?
I'm clueless as to why people like big Jeeps that cannot handle a corner. Can anyone explain what's so fun about having a vehicle like this? What's fun about paying out the nose in gas?
Doug: “the price is not as high as expected”
Dealerships: “Wait till you see our dealership markup”
Haha, yep, plenty more room for a dealer markup!
half million dollar markup lol
@Tommy Le good luck marking up things in this market. They’ll just sit on lots. Recession buyers aren’t going to be as plentiful
let the rich kids fight over them like the first edt
That is why direct sales need to be legalized nation wide.
One of the things I love about Ford is that they usually do think about just about everything their customers could want in their vehicles. They always deliver, and with the revived Bronco's I've been pretty much nothing but impressed. Hope to own one some day, would prefer a Bronco over a F150!
Funny you should say that.
From my experience, ford is the company which always fails to deliver what the customers want.
Last I checked, they were leaving the markets of Europe, Japan, and South Africa because of poor sales.
@@ayush885 people here don't have taste...and seeing ur comment, yours is actually poorer
Ford is going bankrupt, and I don't think the Government should bail them out. let them go out of business. FORD'S ARE GARBAGE!!!!!!!
Considering the Mustang out sells the Crapmaro by A LOT...
@@ayush885 In my country I'd say that American brands are seen as neither as luxurious as German ones (except Opel) nor as economical as Japan or Korean ones (other European brands are less common here too, with Volvo & JLR being an exception more recently)
I worked at a Ford dealership and when I was going through training I was astounded by how many different engines they've employed 2021-2023, from the 1.0 in the ecosport to the good ol 5.0.
I can’t wait to drive this from my apartment to my office job
Wish you the best
Agreed. Notwithstanding another solid video from Daddy Doug, just another mall-crawler 🤷♂️
@@jeffmills80 I never heard the term "mall crawler" before. That's awesome. Haha.
The OP's post is not only funny but also true. So many ppl buy these high performance vehicles because of their styling and/or for bragging rights but then they just drive them to the store & back on paved roads. What a waste.
@@jeffmills80 I see more jeeps at the mall than anything 😂😂
Ford did a good job keeping the exhaust tucked up for clearance
Yep, very astute and indicates they had someone on the design team who has actually wheeled. Turndown exhausts are huge
Now THIS is the SUV I'd buy. I agree with you, Doug. I like the boxy SUVs. Nothing like a sporty, boxy, off road SUV. I'd take this desert running. Absolutely.
Yea I'm not even an SUV fan but the new bronco especially the raptor is so good looking. I would buy in a heartbeat if I had the money
@@ephedra443 But the visibility must be a headache in busy urban traffic
Take it to the retirement home bud
@@aidaaliten8817 agreed.
@@REALBanannaman someone had too much broccoli juice.
It is a beautiful time in life when that evil person Mahim Mustakim doesn’t ruin the comment section :) 😈
Thanks
29:11 Doug lizard tongue
Every car channel is releasing bronco raptor content but Doug’s might be the only one I actually watch for more than 10 seconds because I KNOW he’s going to be thorough
The tucked in exhaust pipes is well thought out for those of us who offroad where there's rocks and gullies. Drive down the gully and as you start the clime on the other side, the rear of the vehicle can hit the rocks you just went down. Even the tucked in exhaust pipe on my Wrangler is often getting squished. I bring my crow bar to pull it back open. Ford thought this out quite well for those who don't buy this thing to just mall crawl.
I don't know who would take a brand new truck rock climbing bro. It definitely is for mall crawling and for people who want to look tougher than they really are. It's basically an ego vehicle.
Good pointers, but most people - most likely right-winged white people - will buy this to flex on their neighbors, because that's what suburban people do. They don't know the first thing about offroad endeavors. LOL. Would be nice to have $70K to risk destroying.
@@brarautorepairs tell me you drive a garbage jeep without telling me you drive a garbage jeep
@@brarautorepairs so? People buy cars like Shelby mustangs and hellcats, with zero intention of ever going faster than 100mph… the capabilities is what sells a vehicle. Not the practicality. The fact ford dealers still can’t keep these on the lots should say plenty,
@@brarautorepairs I’d take this off roaring, I wouldn’t take a G wagon off roading.
That "Baja mode" killed me. Through my headphones it sounds exactly the same 😅😭
I got the same impression. I suspect that the engine would have to be revved much higher to hear the difference.
Me to both of them sounded the same maybe if you hear it in person it’s different
They should have some optional upright exhaust pipe outlets optional for deep fording creeks out in the desert....well, if there's any water left. I guess baja racing doesn't get as wet as wadi crashing.
Well, Ford definitely has to improve their A/C by including "Two shirts option". It'd be very useful to Doug.
He's said in other videos he can't run the AC because it messes with the audio too much.
That being said, I'd probably sweat worse than Doug
@@AdamG1983 see, I think Doug simply suffers from ocd. The air would not b tht bad on the audio if on low. We’d hear it I’m sure but it wouldn’t drown out good ole dougy boy tho, nothing can.
I'm really glad they toned down the graphics on the Bronco Raptor. I have a 2017 150 Raptor with no side vinyls and no tailgate plate and I think it looks super clean, but these are much more subtle than the optional graphics/badging on the truck and still look nice without being too over the top. I could see myself swapping the 150 for a Bronco Raptor down the line once my boys are out of car seats, but for now the ample space in the back of the cab is a godsend
Ignore the people complaining! If you like the Doug score then do it Doug! If you think it’s better without then i get it too! I personally love it tho!
One of my most anticipated new car releases and you saw it here first. Thanks Doug!
Facts!
100% love the review model being compared to the full release model months apart, it gives us a view on what was considered and what really made the cut and was changed on release. Thank you Doug!
Can't wait to see them all in Florida. In those mountains, you know.
The Baja mode isn't only on the raptor, it's also on the Badlands trim. I I would have mentioned the cameras and the side mirrors, being able to see both the front wheels when you're trying to place them on rock ledges is a game changer. That is also on the regular Bronco models with the higher trims.
I know it's a long shot, but when I have enough money, this will be the car of my choice.
Ford hit it out of the park with the Bronco resurgence, its a money printing machine
Cries in Chevy blazer 🤣
Looks like a real life Hotwheel or RC Car, and looks very unique in the current world of all similarly shaped SUV’s.
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Agreed, I can't stand most of the new SUVs. Maybe I am finally getting old but they truly are all starting to look the same (GM, European, Japanese, Korean makes). So hard to tell these apart and it has been going in that direction for years. Dodge/Jeep, Landover and a few others still make them unique, but few others. Most of my family has one of these bland versions and I get the impression they don't like my Bronco. Well to bad as you can drive your vanilla SUV all day and I can have my unique looking cool car that can actually do something offroad!
@@panzer948 Eh most land rovers look like incredibly boring overpriced generic SUVS in modern day as well, only very few land rovers look cool.
It’s funny a brick is now considered innovative. I mean it’s a great looking and incredibly fast/capable brick but still a brick.
In a recent video titled "2022 Ford Bronco Raptor, 1st. look off-roading in Johnson Valley, CA." shows the 12" full-screen display with two tire markers on the screen. I assume that there is a mode that activates that feature. I noticed that it was not talked about in this video but well worth mentioning.
Come on Doug, there are plenty of golf courses in Palm Springs to take the Braptor off-roading! 😂
Would love to see you parking this in between two cars in a standard parking lot!
Owners won't even try, they'll just park across two spots and tell you to deal with it.
I do it with my dually lol
I’ve got a lifted 4WD as my “weekend” car and it’s not that much harder to park than my wife’s little crossover. If you see someone parked like an a-hole it’s them not the ride
@@TonyCox1351 same lvld fx4 on 35s still fit well inside the lines
I had a 1978 Chevy Blazer (almost the same size as Branco Raptor) and other drivers simply tried to avoid it 😁
Couldn’t tell the difference in exhaust modes 😂
That makes 2 of us haha
Same here.
This is gonna be one of the all time best suv cars it looks like an all time great its gonna be a big deal for a long time it looks like a movie car
The hidden exhaust tips are very much appreciated for someone who does a lot of crawling
I love how many raptor specific details there are. Meanwhile, FCA threw a 392 V8 in the wrangler and called it a day.
That's what they do with everything.
@@burgerbandit3646 because that’s what people want!
And I would still rather have the 392
@@JohnDoe-nz6bk I like V8's but not nearly enough to pay $75k for that cheap of a vehicle to sound better. It's just outclassed in practically every single category.
@@burgerbandit3646 jeep is not outclassed by any means. If that were true, they wouldn’t continue to have record sales.
Can we just appreciate the fact that even with the heat and him sweating doesn’t stop him from giving us a review on vehicles 👏👏👏
I’d start it up and blast the AC!
Hope he opens the windows instead of not using the A.C
@@imrytebeehyneu Huh ?
@@pajamatime5750
First off: I wasn't talking to you.
Second: he doesn't use the A.C. That's why he's sweating...
@@imrytebeehyneu I get that you weren’t talking to me but your comment made no sense. Thanks for clarifying
When Doug uploads off schedule you know its a special one.
But this is the normal upload time right?
@@Jens_Roadster normal upload time but wrong day. Normally every tuesday and thursday is when he uploads. And on the weekend on the other channels.
@@noisyboy5085 he had just one other channel which he has shut down for a while now. He only uploads to this channel now.
@@damilolaakanni wow i didnt even realize that he hasnt uploded to More doug demuro in a year. Sorry i guess you are right. Maybe to focus more on the cars and bids channel and growing this one ?
Today was the day the media was allowed to release their videos and articles of the Bronco Raptor. If he followed his usual schedule he'd be behind everyone else and miss the hype. He did the same thing for the GR Corolla recently.
Someone once asked me why they put the window switches in the middle. I smugly replied, "Its because the doors are removable, so the switches had to find another place."., They replied, "then why do you need window switches?"
You don't, but less wires to disconnect when the doors are removed. The less you have in the door, the lighter the doors to handle and also less to get damaged when they are removed etc. It's just a smarter move
I think its arguable, because you still need signal and power wires leaving the door anyway, and arguably the switches dont add to the weight of the door, the motor and mechanism is heavy. Simplifying the door is a smart move though, I'd probably do the same but its interesting.
Because some buyers might actually WANT windows?
@@tedschmitt178 windows go w/ the doors.
thats what I was thinking the whole time, its the same connection for the widow motor and once the doors are gone the windows are too, so who cares about the switch when the thing is already... gone
The little knee pad that Doug uses when kneeling while explaining something on the outside of the car always cracks me up!
You know a company is confident when they're upset you won't offroad their vehicle.
This is an awesome truck. Wow! Ford motor company deserves major credit for this build
I'm shocked at how detailed the detailed the infotainment system is, so cool! Very awesome interior, great vehicle in general.
The infotainment isn't special for the raptor, it's on every bronco (and it's the same ford sync system you find in other ford vehicles like the F-150).
You said “detailed the” twice
I again quote @thestraightpipes, “cars and trucks are only for rich people now a days.” Still the most accurate statement of the last couple years
There are still relatively affordable cars, even though the average price of all vehicles has gone up. If you just want a regular ass SUV, check out the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. Decent trims for like $36k. Subarus are pretty good deals, too.
I would just add one word to that statement: "cars and trucks for enthusiasts are only for rich people now a days".
@@theglowcloud2215 Your out of touch if you think 36k is affordable. 20k for a base Corolla if you can find one without markups is already made for the absolute elites of society in my books.
@@baronvonjo1929 sounds like you’re the out of touch one of you think a 20K car is “elite”
@@theglowcloud2215 36k isn’t expensive but it def isn’t affordable for everyone either
I like the graphics package. Great off roader.
🤔26:10 looks like the adhesive for the Velcro wasn't sticking on the left.
Doug's Wife: Honey, how do I look?
Doug: styling is good but not too impressive and it gets a 6 out of 10.
Practicality and weekend score 9.
Love the Raptor "R" on the diff case. I can't say that I've seen anything like that before.
Dougs the kind of guy to always talk about off-roading and to make videos of off roading and then criticize ford for tucking in the exhaust
raptor was my dream car. now its this! oh baby that looks good
Do all fords come out of the factory leaking fluids? 7:46
Looks insane, looks like it's offroad tuned to the point it looks like it's not street legal!!!
Where would this be not street legal and why?
looks like a 6 year old designed it
@@B86432 Looks better than its competitors
@@Sheridantank where did he say that it for sure wasn’t street legal?…
Unbelievable if Ford doesn't include a LED screen rear view mirror to eliminate the view blockage issue. Such a simple fix
@@conor7154 Rear spare tire mount is my guess
What’s wrong with the back up camera?
@@ReDEclipsE28 nothings wrong with that, but with the led screen mirror you have a constant unobstructed view of what’s behind you without having to put the car in reverse or mess with the video screen.
@@Johnny-xj5qu have you driven with one of those or used them long term? You don't understand how you expect to look in the mirror and adjust your head position or angle to see more - with a screen you get one static view and that's is. The rear view camera is fantastic on the Bronco and removing the 3rd brake light and going to an internal wheel light will help greatly.
@@D3thM3tal It’s not even a brake light. The light is just the marker light. Doug left out that vehicles over 80 inches wide need marker lights but do not need a 3rd brake light. So you could probably easily mount a set of the marker lights to the back glass of the removable top and then have a set on the roll bar for when you remove the top.
Doug is the kind of guy who instead of singing in the shower, imitates car sounds
Today I noticed a Bronco Badlands for sale in my country, the Netherlands. Price for the Badlands ... €174.950 (around $200k). That hurts!
When they make a 2 door, short wheelbase, 1/3 lighter, manual... I might concider buying one 🥱
After 3 years of ownership and the standard 36k miles, both this and the 392 Jeep will hold their value better than most import cars at the same price point
First thing I saw, angle of approach is gigantic! The second thing I saw, I think departure is the same!
Welp, that’s the nicest color / decal package I’ve seen on a new Bronco Raptor!
I would actually purchase the graphics option for this truck. It looks great!
Throttle House did some pretty solid off-roading in their video, and from a very relatable novice point of view 👍🏼
I love my Camaro ZL11LE but this looks like it might be even more fun.
Only a matter of time before Jeep does a TRX HellCat powered version of the Wrangler.
And, presumably, before Ford does a GT500 V8-powered version of this!
I’m surprised they haven’t done it already considering they’ve been milking that motor for years
The reason the exhaust is tucked up and hidden is for rock crawling purposes so you do not crush them from rocks.
No shit, Sherlock. Doug knows this too but wants people like you to comment🧐 more comments = better for Doug. Are you new to the channel?
@@pinut187 in the video he said he wished they the exhaust system more cosmetic and didn’t understand why they simply had the exhaust cut off high up which led to my explanation. And just because Doug owns a couple defenders and a gwagon doesn’t mean he knows everything about off-roading especially rock crawling as he has never done extreme rock crawling with his vehicles understandably so
Doug is the type of guy to never link the thing in the description he says he’s going to.
Come on now grow up!...the doug is the type of guy stuff is SO OVER PLAYED
@@atg1338 yeah, but calling out people for not doing the thing they said they would do isn't!
@@atg1338 U grow up.
@@atg1338 Doug is the type of guy to have followers who hate "Doug is the type of guy" jokes...
@@atg1338 you first, gramps
Ford will be recalling all its engines on all Broncos.
They should’ve have put the 5.0 Mustang engine!!
Ford has been going all-out lately.
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All-out with recalls too, lately.
THIS Ford bronco will be out of reach in ten years!
The law about vehicle lights in the USA is so backwards. In almost every country, orange lights on the outside of a car means turn signals, so do the lights placed in the mirrors. Also, in the USA, rear blinkers can be red. That bugs me to no end.
It's not nearly as difficult as you make it sound. You seriously have trouble telling brakes from turn signals while driving? Or just overthink it?
@2 Corinthians 4:7-11 Yes, I kinda understand the "simpler" design on very old cars, where you would have less bulbs to worry about. But on modern cars with light clusters that always have space for more bulbs, it just doesn't make sense.
Can I trade the cute easter eggs, the infotainment system, and the body stickers............FOR A V8!!!
Doug, I watch your videos religiously but your pacing has become hard to appreciate, I'd be so excited to review all these cars too but it seems like you talk faster and faster in each video! :( I want to savor your review!
3 dot light is the most coolest regulation ever made
I love Broncos ❤ Happy Ford is continuing it!
Can’t wait for this to be marked up to half a million at a minimum 😂😂
When he said 70k I laughed out loud. The base model is still 30k above msrp. And as long as people keep paying it they’ll keep charging it.
@@Mjohnson409 Dealerships are getting gross at this point.
The exhaust notes were identical lol
Honestly the 392 Wrangler would be my pick, mainly because it's just got more stuff you can do with it. The V8 is just icing on the cake. Nevermind the Bronco is super rare (especially this one) to just find in the dealership, and the infamous Bronco markups. The Jeep is super expensive as well, just not that expensive.
392 actually has a higher base MSRP. Think again
@@02hreblue30 While that is true, the 392 also has more support in general being a Wrangler. Literally the most aftermarket parts you could think of, and it is also smaller so it can get into more places. The one thing it's missing is a stick shift option.
Otherwise you've still got the much cheaper 4XE to think about as well, or just a Rubicon with a V6. The engine is worth the extra money, why do you think people pay 10K plus for diesels in the new HD trucks?
Edit: I'm pretty sure my jab at the price there at the end was pointed at dealership markups which is a problem for both just even more so for the Bronco.
Doug is the only person I've ever seen sweat so specifically from the biceps.
Hahahaha
I think that comes from his armpit
From wiping his face.
Most people will only use it to go grocery shopping and then spend 20 hours a week washing it, even though it's already clean 😂
Lol exactly what I would do.
@@onthemoverealestatephotogr9655 Sad.
Well you can’t blame them when it costs 70+k. Why would you risk damaging it
@@timschultes6467 Maybe don't buy an expensive off-road tailored vehicle if you're scared of damaging it and don't even plan on using it for its intended purpose.
@@Teddingtin I’m just saying if they were cheaper more people would probably be a little more daring. Who has a hundred grand to just buy another one
Doug if you go into the crawl modes you can choose different camera angles!
Unbelievable that Ford actually went with the name Bronco Raptor. Can’t wait for the Mustang T-Rex…
20:19 can someone explain why on wranglers and bronco (that have removable doors) why the window switches are in the center and not on the door? if your removing the door you dont need your window switches and theres already wires running to your door that you have to disconnect anyways.
This is good, they nailed it with this raptor . we need this in Africa😂
"Starts at $70,000"
Dealer markups
**Allow us to introduce ourselves**
I actually like the look of the standard Bronco with Sasquatch pkg.. Also the width actually limits it on certain trains.
Nailed it. I was going to get a Braptor. Was first on list at my dealer. But after off-roading my Bsdlands SAS many times. I can’t justify how wide the Raptor is. Many trails we do, my Badlands barely fits. Being wider would be a huge problem.
You’re correct. Mini/mid size trucks have taken over the trails long with the side by side so brush has grown in making them narrower.
Don't forget guys, the Raptor name is *BAJA* related. The Bronco Raptor is more suited to Baja type offroading while still being a somewhat reasonable trail runner. Hence why it's so wide.
that was the strongest "this" intro I've seen in a while. well done
This looks sick, wish it was released in Australia
Doug, what is the most sweatiest car you've ever done a vehicle review in? I can't imagine how sweaty it must get while filming, especially during the super humid days. Your t-shirt sleeves tell us the story of dedication, passion and the sacrifices you make for us making every video!
The engine bay looks like a mechanic’s nightmare 😳
I’m sure once you learn it, it’s not so bad. Just a lot of vacuum hoses
This is a dope ride! Btw Doug, I love your energy and have been watching your content since your BMW Z1 REVIEW! I've learned a s*** ton from you! Thank you sir and keep them coming!
@@aidaaliten8817 Why do you keep spamming numbers on comment sections? Do you want attention?
Great review as always. Bring a towel when its warm.
This deserves a V8 with almost 500 HP. People who complain about gas could buy the lower trims… 90 HP more lol smh…
Look a little sweaty 😂 it was 118F here in kuwait today. And humidity was 80%. I feel ya lol
It’s getting hotter if cars like this will still be sold and bought
@@johannesfranck1770 lol
Hope the engine on these lasts longer than a couple months.
Still making engine joke the 2.7 last more than 300k mile in f150 it was just bad batch of valves don't be over dramatic
Found On Road, Dead.
@@Techjunkiero if you buy a garbage jeep , toyota or Chevy you are going to be .
@@BingBongYourLife 2.5 L 4 cylinder , 3.5 V6 , 3l V6 , 4l V6 you can go type engine failures with these engines
@@hotrod7603 Probably very isolated incidents...
The auxiliary switches are one of the coolest features from an OEM in a long time!
Ford has had this since like 2004 at least😂
QUIRKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ram, Ford, and GM have had those for a very long time in their trucks.
Nothing new, but yes, they are cool.
My little sister got a Badlands last year after I.... crashed her Fiat (long story and I was understood and forgiven). It's the street version, but damn is that thing a fantastic drive, and MASSIVE! She already hit objects (cart holders in parking lots, other cars etc) when she got it, due to it being her first SUV. She didn't use the front camera until I showed her that she had one. I'm actually trying to save to get one now. 2 door with a manual though.
BRING BACK THE DOUG SCORE BREAKDOWN!!!!!
Amazing , been waiting for this review
Imagine the replacement tire cost. But I don’t care, I love this buggy.
$460-500 PER WHEEL 😬
$2k for a full replacement 🤯
@@alecwhatshisname5170 good lord
If you're spending $75,000 on an off roader, you expect these kinds of things. Hell, when I bought my 2008 JK, I expected it. Lol.
If people are gonna get excited about cars getting _valuable_ then people would definitely buy $2000 worth of tires
@@toddtravis2596 JK... you just kidding, right? 🤷♂️😆
I need this, too bad it's gonna cost a lot more than what Ford is supposed be selling it for
25k dealer markups coming to your local dealership soon
Not to mention the fact that Ford can't even deliver the non-Raptor Broncos currently. I ordered one in January and they tell me it hasn't been started yet and there is no timeline update.
@@Catboy. imma double that to $50k-$100k
DON'T buy one used, it will go for much higher in this overpriced market than the dealer price!
Not at my local dealership.
Glad I got the 392
Our local central MN dealership only has a $61k Minnesota nice mark up! Get one today for $135k…
At your local supermarket or mall parking lot soon. :)