Ford Bronco

Sorry, South Africa: the ultimate off-road beast, the Ford Bronco Raptor, isn’t coming your way

Mention the Ford Bronco and visions of a rugged, two-door go-anywhere SUV flood the imagination, conjuring up nostalgia for its original debut in 1966 and its last hurrah in 1996.

Fast forward 25 years, and the Bronco has made a dramatic return since its reintroduction in 2021, now available in both two and four-door versions.

But Ford wasn’t satisfied with just bringing back the standard model; in 2022, they added a thrilling Raptor version to the mix, and it promises to rewrite the rules of off-roading.

At a recent gathering in the deserts of Dubai, Ford International Markets Group (IMG) hosted a showcase for the Bronco Raptor as part of the 15th anniversary celebrations of the iconic Raptor nameplate.

Responsible for overseeing markets across Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN, North Africa, South Africa, and the Middle East, IMG has positioned Ford to dominate the competitive SUV segment as enthusiasts flock to experience this latest iteration of the Bronco.

Powerful and designed with accessories

There’s nothing subtle about the Bronco Raptor. It’s a big, aggressive-looking SUV that at first glance tells you it means business.

Behind its imposing grille, adorned with the FORD lettering, lies a powerhouse — a 3.0-litre twin-turbo Ecoboost V6 engine pumping out a formidable 312kW and 597Nm of torque, matched with a seamless 10-speed automatic transmission and a 4.70 axle ratio.

For context, these power figures marginally eclipse those of the popular Ranger, which boasts 292kW and 583Nm.


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Wait, what? China’s getting an all-electric Ford Bronco, and this is it

Ford gives its boxy new Bronco a load of electricities

God bless online translation services, is all we can say, because the communication around this new Ford Bronco ‘New Energy’ is sublime. Welcome to what Ford China calls “the most beautiful square box”.

It is square. And it does resemble a box. The ‘most beautiful’? Jury’s out, but New Bronco certainly remains a looker. And now Ford has filled its cool square box with electricities exclusively for the Chinese market.

Well, electricity and fuel, because Chinese consumers will be offered – we think – a pair of powertrain options. One’s a full-fat electric car, fitted with a giant 105.4kWh “super-charged” battery pack offering “high-voltage fast charging technology” and the promise of up to 404 miles (650km) of range.

There’s another one, a range-extender that marries a smaller battery to an engine – at least we think it’s an engine – allowing for a decent electric-only distance. As the translation explains, “among the same level of square boxes, the extended-range version is equipped with the largest 43.7kWh battery in its class”. They’re really going in on this ‘square box’ thing, huh.


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Ford Bronco goes electric, but there's a catch

The icon of American off-roading is venturing into the world of electric cars. In a surprising twist to its fanbase back home, the first all-electric Ford Bronco isn't destined for the dusty trails of Moab. Instead, it's coming to China, with battery-powered and range-extended models arriving later this year.

This new chapter for the Bronco is made possible through Ford's partnership with its Chinese joint venture partner, Jiangling Motors (JMC). Official government filings in China, a necessary step before any new car can be sold, have peeled back the curtain on two distinct electric versions of the popular SUV. Ford has only shown a few teaser images, but these documents give us the full story.

The all-electric Ford Bronco is built as a proper, modern EV. It features an all-wheel-drive system powered by two electric motors. A 130 kW motor drives the front wheels, while a more powerful 202 kW motor handles the rear, delivering a combined output of 232 kilowatts, or about 311 horsepower. The vehicle's top speed is electronically limited to 170 km/h.

At the heart of this electric beast is a massive 105.4 kWh battery pack. Sourced from BYD, it uses LFP "Blade" technology. LFP batteries are known for their safety and long lifespan. This battery gives the Bronco EV a claimed range of 650 km based on China's CLTC testing cycle.

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Ford Bronco goes electric, but there's a catch

Ford is launching all-electric and range-extended versions of its iconic Bronco in China, featuring a powerful dual-motor setup and a massive BYD battery for up to {{650 km}} of range.
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