Ford Bronco Bustin’ Outta the Corral at Last
The wait for the new Ford Bronco has dragged on like the wait for a new Tesla model, but the company now has confirmed in a teaser video and on its consumer site that the rugged dirt-capable new truck finally will be unveiled in the spring of 2020.
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That doesn’t add much: They announced back in January 2017 at the Detroit auto show that a new Bronco, which is positioned to rival vehicles such icons of the off-road as Jeep’s Wrangler and the redesigned Land Rover Defender, would be coming sometime in 2020 — a development pace that seemed more slow-motion than the famous O.J. Simpson Bronco chase.
In the long interim, which included such events as nearly all of President Trump’s first term and O.J. getting out of jail (and joining Twitter), we haven’t gotten a lot more information on the truck, which is expected to share a body-on-frame platform with the next generation of the Ranger pickup and be built at the same Wayne, Mich., plant.
Dealers Leak Some Details
Since then, Ford has teased us with a covered prototype that appeared to show a squared-off profile and tailgate-mounted spare tire. More recently, an early version was shown to top Ford dealers in March. They had to give up their phones before the secret showing, but apparently called Automotive News as soon as they got them back. Auto News reported from “multiple sources” that the dealers were shown a two-door Bronco and told that a four-door version also was coming.
The sources also said it has a removable hardtop and doors — a la Jeep’s Wrangler and Gladiator. They described the look as Bronco retro, with a rectangular grille, round headlights and “Bronco” spelled out across the front. The dealers also were shown a coming, smaller “baby Bronco” SUV and the soon-to-be unveiled “Mustang-inspired” electric crossover, according to the report.
Buy a Bronco Now
Can’t wait for the new Bronco — or just want the classic? There are 74 of the 1966-96 Broncos listed today for sale on Cars.com along with 10 of the later Bronco II companion model. If you’re looking for one of the stubby first-generation original Broncos in good shape, however, expect to pay as much or more than you would for the coming new one.
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