Alcooliks ;x Posted July 14, 2020 Posted July 14, 2020 Ford has revived the long-running Bronco nameplate after a 24-year absence for a new family of rugged SUVs. The line-up will include two-door and four-door versions of the four-wheel-drive Jeep Wrangler rival, along with a more road-focused Bronco Sport. The Bronco was launched by Ford as a two-door Jeep rival in 1965, but has been out of production since 1996. The long-awaited revived versions are part of Ford's strengthened commitment to the lucrative SUV segment, and are designed for the hugely po[CENSORED]r off-road market in America. There are no plans to offer either version in the UK. Both the Bronco and Bronco Sport - shown in the below video - are now available to order in the USA, with deliveries due to start later ths year. Ford boss Jim Farley claims the new sixth-generation Bronco is “built with the toughness of an F-Series truck and performance spirit of a Mustang”. It is based on the same platform as the Ford Ranger pick-up, and the classic two-door model will be joined by a four-door version for the first time. The model features ‘heritage-inspired’ styling deigned to evoke the Bronco’s history, with the firm saying initial design work was developed from a full-size digital scan of a first-generation model. It features short overhangs, square bodywork and a wide stance for off-road use, and is built on a steel chassis that Ford claims offers 17% more suspension travel than rivals. The machine sits on tyres of up to 35 inches in diameter. The Bronco will feature a ground clearance of 11.6 inches, a maximum 29-degree breakover angle and a 37.2-degree departure angle, along with the ability to ford water up to 33.5 inches deep. The Bronco will be offered with a 2.3-litre Ecoboost four-cylinder engine producing 266bhp and 310lb ft, and a 2.7-litre Ecoboost V6 engine offering 306bhp and 400lb ft. It will be offered with a seven-speed manual transmission that features a crawl gear as standard, with a 10-speed automatic also available. ADVERTISEMENT Find an Autocar car review Choose a make Then a model Driven this week Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-G 2WD Sport 13 JULY 2020 FIRST DRIVE Mazda CX-5 2.0 Skyactiv-G Sport 2WD 2020 UK review An unconventional sort of family SUV but a likeable one for its simplicity,... BMW 3 Series 330e 2020 road test review - hero front 10 JULY 2020 CAR REVIEW BMW 3 Series 330e Is this crucial plug-in hybrid version of the big-selling saloon a true BMW... Kia Xceed plug-in hybrid 2020 UK first drive review - hero front 10 JULY 2020 FIRST DRIVE Kia Xceed 1.6 GDi PHEV 2020 UK review A decent car hamstrung by a sluggish plug-in hybrid powertrain, which makes... Read our review CAR REVIEW Ford Ranger Ford Ranger Ford’s 4x4 pick-up Ranger gets a fresh look inside and out, but is it enough to haul itself above the rest in a congested segment? Read our review Independent front suspension will be standard, with a solid axle at the rear that features coil springs and five locating links. Long-travel Bilsten dampers will be available as options. There will also be an optional semi-active hydraulic stabiliser bar, which Ford says offers extra articulation and increased ramp angle. The Bronco will feature a new Terrain Management System that features what Ford terms GOAT – Go Over All Terrain – drive modes. The system will offer seven settings: Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, Sand, Baja, Mid/Ruts and Rock Crawl. Two 4x4 systems will be offered. The base set-up will use a two-speed electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case, while the optional advanced system is built around a two-speed electromechanical transfer case that can automatically switch between 2H and 4H
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