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New Ford Bronco revealed as reborn (two- or four-door) off-roader!
Ford has finally whipped the covers off its reborn Bronco, offering the Jeep Wrangler rival in both two- and four-door guise (there's also a fresh-faced unibody Bronco Sport, which we'll cover in a separate story).
The Blue Oval brand says production is scheduled to kick off in “early 2021” in Michigan, with buyers in North America having access to a range “more than 200” factory-backed accessories.
Ford says the new Bronco’s “mission” is to deliver “maximum 4x4 go-anywhere, anytime capability and confidence”. All models feature an independent front suspension and a solid axle design featuring coil springs with five locating links at the rear. Two types of 4x4 system are offered, featuring up to seven driver-selectable modes (including the obligatory Baja setting).
The base system makes use of a two-speed electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case, while the optional advanced arrangement employs a two-speed electromechanical transfer case that adds an auto mode for on-demand engagement to select between 2H and 4H. Power is distributed to a Dana 44 AdvanTEK solid rear axle and Dana AdvanTEK independent front differential unit, both with optional Spicer Performa-TraK electronic locking differentials
So, what’s happening under that bonnet? Well, power comes from the Dearborn-based firm’s turbocharged 2,7-litre EcoBoost V6 petrol engine, which is “projected to produce” 231 kW and 542 N.m in Bronco form. There’s also a version of Ford’s turbocharged 2,3-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder petrol engine, which is excepted to generate 201 kW and 420 N.m. Interestingly, Ford will offer the choice of a seven-speed manual gearbox and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
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Ford has finally whipped the covers off its reborn Bronco, offering the Jeep Wrangler rival in both two- and four-door guise (there's also a fresh-faced unibody Bronco Sport, which we'll cover in a separate story).
The Blue Oval brand says production is scheduled to kick off in “early 2021” in Michigan, with buyers in North America having access to a range “more than 200” factory-backed accessories.
Ford says the new Bronco’s “mission” is to deliver “maximum 4x4 go-anywhere, anytime capability and confidence”. All models feature an independent front suspension and a solid axle design featuring coil springs with five locating links at the rear. Two types of 4x4 system are offered, featuring up to seven driver-selectable modes (including the obligatory Baja setting).
The base system makes use of a two-speed electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case, while the optional advanced arrangement employs a two-speed electromechanical transfer case that adds an auto mode for on-demand engagement to select between 2H and 4H. Power is distributed to a Dana 44 AdvanTEK solid rear axle and Dana AdvanTEK independent front differential unit, both with optional Spicer Performa-TraK electronic locking differentials
So, what’s happening under that bonnet? Well, power comes from the Dearborn-based firm’s turbocharged 2,7-litre EcoBoost V6 petrol engine, which is “projected to produce” 231 kW and 542 N.m in Bronco form. There’s also a version of Ford’s turbocharged 2,3-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder petrol engine, which is excepted to generate 201 kW and 420 N.m. Interestingly, Ford will offer the choice of a seven-speed manual gearbox and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
New Ford Bronco revealed as reborn (two- or four-door) off-roader! - CAR Magazine
[UPDATE: Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has confirmed to CARmag.co.za there are no plans to build the Bronco in right-hand-drive form, effectively ruling out […]
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