Quote Originally Posted by Riff Raff View Post
What Ford should be building is the "Retro Ford Bronco 2-Door Concept" with a powerful V-8 and traditional 4WD transfer case (2H, 4H, 4L). Now that would sell like hot cakes and be off-road worthy!!! Do an internet search for the "Ford Bronco Concept" and prepare to be amazed.
Sadly "cool" and "volume seller" are rarely applied to the same vehicle. The Bronco would sell well to two-door enthusiasts and Wrangler owners looking for variety, but it would never achieve the sales volume that Vertrek would. Both cool designs, but the Vertrek simply appeals to a larger audience due to its four doors.

Here's hoping Ford makes both of them. Now that Explorer and Escape (future Vertrek) are going to car-based crossover designs, maybe Ford will give some thought to building a niche offroader to fill the void.