Ford has officially announced the all new Ford Bronco will be showcased for the first time in spring of 2020 and no, it will not be at the New York Autoshow. The Bronco is a notable icon in the automotive sphere, especially among the off-road enthusiasts. And with the popularity of SUVs skyrocketing in recent years, Ford couldn’t have chosen a better time to revive one of its iconic nameplates.
The Bronco will likely rival the Jeep Wrangler which has enjoyed much success in the SUV market. It will be based on the Ford Ranger and will feature a body on frame construction and a live rear axle. That also suggests that it could feature independent front suspension unlike its likely rival which comes with a live front axle.
As for body styles, we can expect Ford to offer both two and four-door models like the Wrangler and unlike the original Bronco.
But that’s not all! Fully capitalizing on the legendary Bronco name, Ford is expected to offer two versions of this nameplate, the body-on-frame Wrangler rival and a smaller, soft-roader, a vehicle likely based off the brand-new 2020 Escape crossover. The name of this “Baby Bronco,” which is expected to compete with models like the Jeep Compass and Cherokee, is anyone’s guess at this point, but word on the street is it could be called the Bronco Sport or Bronco Adventurer. As always, take these unsubstantiated reports with a grain of salt.
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