03-16-21 Tech Talk
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Given the opportunity, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis took the new 2021 Ford Bronco Sport offroad into what he describes as “mud and maple sugar country” for what turned out to be a sweet ol’ time. One wonders how it could have been anything but that with all that this 4×4 has to offer. Listen in for more details – and while you’re here, let your ears fill up with the rest of this week’s news including a study by iseecars.com on the longest lasting cars. You’ll also learn about an unusual ancient Greek computer called the Antikythera mechanism and more.
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2021 Ford Bronco Sport
photos courtesy of Ford Media
As Driven:
• 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine w/ 250hp
• 8-speed Automatic Transmission w/ Paddle Shifters
• 21 City / 26 Hwy / 23 Combined EPA Fuel Economy
• Off-Road Suspension
• Advanced 4×4 w/ Twin-Clutch Rear-Drive Unit
• 29-inch All-Terrain Tires
• 17-inch Ebony Black-Painted Aluminum Wheels
• Terrain Management System
• Trail Control
• Front 180-degree Front Camera w/ Split-View & Washer
• Front Tow Hooks
• Rubberized Flooring
• Grille w/ “BRONCO” Molded In Black
• Body-Color Door Handles
• Class II Trailer Tow Package
• Navy Pier Leather 8-way Power Driver’s Seat
• Heated Leather Steering Wheel
• Power Moonroof
• 10-speaker Bang & Olufsen Sound System
• Area 51 Exterior Paint
“With standard 4×4 across the lineup, Bronco Sport lives up to its G.O.A.T. (goes over any type of terrain) heritage with Built Wild Extreme Durability Testing, Capability and Innovative Design to deliver unsurpassed ground clearance, made-for-the-trails approach and departure angles, water fording, obstacle protection and segment-first trail technologies.” ~ Ford Media
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