Don't get me wrong at any level, I absolutely LOVE the original Broncos, but there are simply better options for families with small kids these days, and I said goodbye to my last Bronco back in the spring of 2011 
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Fast forward a decade and some change, and the minions can not only fend for themselves, one of them is actually driving his own junk around so I don't even need to worry about a seat for him anymore, and the other one is a scant few months away from the same in her own right. The days of hauling kids and sports gear and their friends all over the place are fading quickly, and mamma got an itch to ditch the soccer-mom Explorer that had served her well over the last several years, in favor of something a little more sporty. We both enjoy our (OK, it's hers) JLU-R and as good of a driver as it is, it's still a Jeep and any conversation regarding it's driving characteristics is immediately qualified with "...it drives great, for a Jeep...". Enter the 2022 Bronco
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We spec'd out a Badlands edition for it's locking differentials and disconnectable swaybar (strikingly similar to a Rubicon), but shied away from the Sasquatch package due to the horrible looking fender flares and paper-thin Goodyear tires that come with it. Since this is mamma's daily, we opted for all manner of electronic gizmo and gadgetry, but paid close attention to those options that delay factory orders, like the towing package, and left those czek boxes blank. We also stayed away from the larger 2.7L engine based upon the rumored issues with dropping valves, and instead opted for the plucky 2.3L with a measly 300hp/325tq. What we ended up with is a completely civilized off-roader; the proverbial wolf in sheep's clothing. This thing drives like her Explorer, perhaps even better, has room for people and cargo should the need for either/both ever arise, and has magical buttons and switches to allow for prodigious use at elevation. Now if I could just get the keys
) to the power leather seat package. Had we known that was the only way to get rear seat cupholders, we may have considered it but we didn't realize this oversight until we took delivery, so learn from our mistakes kids... Anyhow, the aftermarket has finally addressed this massive flaw and provides a solution that is striking similar to what comes standard in a JLU:
I still want to order one.
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