Today, after a long wait, the European representative office of Ford confirmed that it will introduce a new generation of honest off-road Ford Bronco to the markets of the old continent.
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The Ford Bronco, one of the most anticipated new Ford models on the North American market, probably doesn’t need a long introduction. After all, two years have already passed since its premiere, and during that time we have devoted ourselves to the reborn offroad countless times. In addition, we managed to get its more civilian Sport version for a test.
But let’s go back to the original Ford Bronco, i.e. an off-road vehicle with an honest frame structure, which will eventually actually reach the European markets. As the car manufacturer’s European representative office officially announced today, the car will be available in selected European markets with left-hand drive from the end of 2023. However, the number of units is to be strictly limited.
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Unfortunately, this is all the information that the automaker has made available to us. We therefore do not know the selected markets, engines or equipment in which the new cars will be delivered. But the mention of a strictly limited number of pieces does not add too much optimism. There will probably be quite a few of them, especially in more important markets and probably also with a high price tag.
However, let’s quickly remind you that the traditional Ford Bronco is available in the USA with two-door and four-door body styles. Under the hood, it can be equipped with a four-cylinder 2.3 EcoBoost (224 kW/441 Nm) or a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine (246 kW/563 Nm) as standard. The recently introduced version of the Raptor, which the automaker does not mention in the press release, then received a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 (311 kW/596 Nm).
The basic four-cylinder engine can be connected to a Getrag seven-speed manual transmission, and a 10-speed is available for higher engines. Ford automatic transmission. The chassis uses an independent suspension with long-travel suspension with coil springs at the front, and a rigid axle with a five-link suspension at the rear. At the same time, the other off-road equipment of the car is also impressive.
From the factory, it can offer locks for all three differentials, there are reductions with different gears, and customers who want to conquer more demanding terrain can also choose different axles – that is, at least on the American market. The GOAT (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) terrain mode selector is also a great helper, which will help you optimally set all the car’s assistants and electronics.
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The design of the car refers to past generations of the Bronco model, which had a long tradition in the USA, but at the same time, the designers also focused on practicality and style. In addition to great approach angles, the car also offers the possibility of disassembling some body elements, including the roof or doors. In addition, Ford also offers a huge number of accessories in the USA, including strength bumpers, winches, wheels, roof racks, tents, etc.
„It was essential that the return of the Bronco was authentic and true to the legacy of the legendary original offroad,said Paul Wraith, chief designer of the Bronco. “Every design decision we made about the Bronco was driven by the desire to better serve customers, maximize off-road capabilities, strengthen the Bronco’s independence as a stand-alone brand, and not leave out details like bolt heads or tire lettering.“
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The interior of the car also remembers both the legacy of the original models and practicality and modernity. In addition to specially chosen materials, chosen also with regard to durability and ease of maintenance, the car offers a partially digital instrument panel with an 8″ TFT screen, 12″ Sync4 infotainment or mounts for devices such as cameras, mobile phones, etc. In addition, the cabin has countless so-called ” Easter Eggs,” which refer to the model’s lore, testing, design, etc.
„Bronco is designed to give customers the freedom and confidence to explore. This iconic vehicle can adapt to almost any adventure you wish to undertake without sacrificing comfort, practicality or performance. It’s Ford’s most capable and versatile off-roader, and it’ll be a lot of fun in Europe,Matthias Tonn said.
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