2021 Ford Bronco: Everything we know about the Jeep Wrangler rival

Ford first the Bronco promised to return at the 2017 Detroit Auto Showalong with the ranger. While the car manufacturer’s medium-sized pickup is already available from dealers, its sibling for commercial vehicles still has to make its debut.

Although Ford has had a firm grip on the Bronco so far, the company has confirmed a few There are many rumors that will keep us holding our breath until they are released in July 2020. Here is everything we know so far.

Powertrain, powertrain

One of the biggest questions about the new Bronco is what will live under the hood. Ford has a wide range of engines on offer, but considering that the Ranger has a 2.3-liter in-line four-cylinder with turbocharger, this is a good place to start, especially considering that a possible leak might have confirmed this. Ford also said during a shareholder call that it will Start a hybrid bronco variant in the future, also.

Given that the Bronco shares a platform with the Ranger, it is likely that some of the Ranger’s underlying bits will be transferred to the Bronco. Parts like the 10-speed automatic transmission, the two-speed transfer case, and the electric power steering could all appear, but Ford hasn’t said much about it yet.

Since the Bronco is a global vehicle, there is a good chance that other markets will get something other than a gas engine. Overseas Ranger variants, including the Ranger Raptor, are equipped with a four-cylinder diesel engine. Given the US’s aversion to diesel engines, every market will likely get drives tailored to its needs and desires.

There is a very interesting rumor that Ford has not yet confirmed. After some serious excavations by Jalopnik, it is believed that the Bronco could be offered with a seven-speed manual transmission. That would surely give it a unique touch, and it would correspond to the fact that Jeep offers a manual transmission in the Wrangler, but Ford hasn’t yet spoken about this rumor at the time.

Functions and technology

The most notable rumor about the possible features of the Bronco focuses on the body parts. Multiple patent applications to have indicated removable doorsThis would make sense since the closest competitor offers the same functionality. A report claims that Ford’s dealers were shown at point a Bronco with removable doors and removable hoodThis reinforces the argument that bronco drivers can experience a lot of sun and sky behind the wheel.

It is also possible that the Bronco mirrors the Wrangler and offers solid axles at the front and rear. A presentation from axle supplier Dana said that it is working on the Bronco axles, but the company builds both solid axles and independent suspensions, so a Bronco with a beam axis isn’t necessarily a given, but that would give it a big boost in the department for Give robustness.

When it comes to Bronco technology, we haven’t even heard many rumors about it. Given that it’s a new Ford vehicle, it’s not foolish to assume that the Bronco will carry Ford’s upcoming Sync 4 infotainment system, which supports both wireless devices Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

An October report cited an engineer’s profile claiming that the person had worked with Ford on the new Bronco and may have delivered Pointers to some of the other technologies we’ll see. For example, it mentioned an off-road navigation system and something called “Convoy Communications”. Off-road navigation is already used for the overseas Ranger Raptor, so it is certain that we will see it on the Bronco. As for the communication function, it is not clear what that could be. It could offer a way to chat with other Bronco owners, maybe somehow through the FordPass app.

Since the SUV will share a platform with the Ranger, the Bronco should also offer similar driver assistance systems. For the context, the ranger currently offers a range of active and passive technologies that include automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning.

Design and variants

Ford has had a positive conversation about the appearance of the Bronco or possible variants. While we have certainly heard from the grapevine that the dealers took a look at the new SUV, nothing leaked until March.

On March 9, photos of the four-door and two-door Bronco appeared on social media, with which the front and side profiles are fully visible. Ford would not confirm or deny the validity of the photos, but we have reason to believe that they are legitimate. Overall, with round headlights and “Bronco” on the radiator grille, Ford didn’t skimp on the retro mood. The two-door Bronco looks even better in its side profile with a short, blunt profile.

The latest photos confirm that previous images that Ford released from a dealer meeting are not from the Bronco, but instead the “Baby Bronco“Probably called Bronco Sport. Even better, these leaked images match a teaser that Ford previously released and show that the automaker is clearly considering its vintage designs when developing these new vehicles, even if they are the smaller ones Bronco acts A unibody crossover based on components from other Ford vehicles.

Ford’s own teasers and internet leaks have given us an idea of ​​what to expect, however the new Bronco R Race Truck because the Baja 1000 has given us our best confirmed confirmation of what Bronco’s production will look like. It is a two-door car with box-shaped proportions and looks hellishly good in racing form with retro-modern design accents. Details like the grille, greenhouse and fender flares seem to come directly from Bronco’s production.

There is the possibility that Bronco will also produce its own pickup variant. A July report claimed that Ford would build its own bulky pickup that met FCA’s efforts, much like Jeep did with the Gladiator. If you’re concerned about cannibalization of brands, there is a precedent here because the ranger already exists. According to reports, the FCA is working on a suitable medium-sized pickup under ram, which is a much cheaper way to slip into a small truck. The gladiator is … expensive.

Although part of its development takes place in Australia, Ford’s sales manager in the region told Carsales, Australia, that the Bronco is not being offered in right-hand drive markets.

Possible release date and price

The release dates are usually the last thing an automaker announces for a particular car. So we probably have to wait a while before Ford tells us when the Bronco is going to be released. At the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, Ford said that Ranger would debut in 2019what it did, followed by the Bronco in 2020.

When the stars started lining up earlier this year, Ford scrapped a debut that was probably meant for early spring. The coronavirus pandemic has postponed the original plans, but after radio silence over the Bronco’s debut, Ford said on June 4 that it was planned Show the SUV this July. On June 13th Ford finally confirmed the Bronco’s official unveiling date: July 9th.

One thing we do know, however, is that the Bronco is built right here in the U.S. by A at the Ford assembly plant in Michigan, Wayne, Michigan.

Potential competitors like the price Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner Launches between $ 30,000 and $ 35,000, so it wouldn’t be inappropriate to expect the Bronco to end up anywhere in this area, but Ford has not confirmed this.

Originally published on September 24, 2019 and updated regularly.