Ford Bronco

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Could the Chinese-built Ford Bronco come to SA?

Confirmed for Australia, a market that largely mirrors ours, could the Chinese-built Ford Bronco make its way to SA?

Developed by JMC Ford, the joint venture between Ford and Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), the Ford Bronco New Energy is heading to Australia, a market that largely mirrors ours. So, could the Chinese-built Bronco make its way here?

Available in all-electric (EV) and REEV (range-extended EV) – the latter featuring an internal combustion engine (ICE) to recharge the battery pack – formats in China, the Bronco New Energy is based on a monocoque chassis…as opposed to the ladder-frame platform underpinning the US-built Bronco.

The Bronco New Energy measures 5 025 mm in length and 1 960 mm in width; making it 84 mm longer and 55 mm narrower than the Everest. The Bronco New Energy’s wheelbase is longer, too – 2 950 vs 2 900 mm. The Bronco New Energy sports a ground clearance of up to 220 mm. The water-wading depth is rated at 600 mm.

 
New Ford Bronco to come to SA?

The new Ford Bronco Basecamp has been revealed and locked in for Australia, giving us hope that one day this iconic name will make its way to SA.

The new Ford Bronco Basecamp is a 5-seater all-wheel-drive family SUV. Previously never offered in right-hand drive, the newcomer is already confirmed for launch in Australia and New Zealand in mid-2027, giving South Africans hope that it will eventually launch here.

This Ford Bronco is not sourced from the United States, but is rather a collaborative effort between Ford and its joint-venture partner JMC. Given the market trend of pivoting towards new-energy vehicles, it should come as no surprise that this new Bronco is electrified.

While Ford officially has yet to confirm all the technical details, the powertrain is a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with two electric motors in a range-extender electric-vehicle configuration. The battery has 49 kWh of capacity, 180 km of overall range but thanks to its onboard generator, Ford reckons a combined distance of up to 900 km is possible. The powertrain supports 6.6 kW vehicle-to-load output, meaning you can run your coffee machines and induction stovetops when you’re out adventuring.

From the press materials, its clear Ford is targeting the outdoor enthusiasts with its new Bronco. Features like the ability to fold down all the seats and sleep on an inflatable mattress, opening the roof for some stargazing and there’s even an integrated rear door table.

 
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