Ford USA - Ranger and Bronco Return?

[TenEightyOne]

Retro is becoming a thing of the past

That's retro for you.

I can see the Bronco doing quite well in the UK, albeit in a different market from the Ranger (which is very popular as a business vehicle).

 

[GTV0819]

That's retro for you.

I can see the Bronco doing quite well in the UK, albeit in a different market from the Ranger (which is very popular as a business vehicle).

Rofl why you suddenly replied on a 7-month old post of mine.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

 

[CodeRedR51]

https://www.autoblog.com/2020/01/14/2021-bronco-body-spied/

 

[Slash]

Ha, saw this at work today. Ford taking a dig at Jeep and Chevy.

 

[GTV0819]

So this new Bronco will somehow look like a Defender?

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g...hgGxYqOeTdxdmN19W_GThXjdwoiR4l4tJv0S_C_NxaCN0

 

[Slash]

2 door version spotted

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/amp30814688/2021-ford-bronco-two-door-spy-shots/

 

[Slash]

Latest render based on the recent spy shots.

I am liking it.

Curious how the removable top will pass safety since the last bronco they basically made it so you couldnt take it off.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Curious how the removable top will pass safety since the last bronco they basically made it so you couldnt take it off.

I just assumed that Ford would do something similar to what Jeep does now with the current Wrangler regarding the removable roof.

 

[Keef]

2 door version spotted

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https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/amp30814688/2021-ford-bronco-two-door-spy-shots/

I'd like to highlight the fact that the Goodyear tires on this truck don't exist yet. These tires are also prototypes.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I'd like to highlight the fact that the Goodyear tires on this truck don't exist yet. These tires are also prototypes.

Most tires that come on new cars are different in some way. Even if you can buy the same tire at any random tire shop, car manufactures will very often work with tire manufactures to change them in some way or another to reduce noise and/or improve handling.

 

[Keef]

Most tires that come on new cars are different in some way. Even if you can buy the same tire at any random tire shop, car manufactures will very often work with tire manufactures to change them in some way or another to reduce noise and/or improve handling.

It's not just that. The sidewalls say Goodyear plain as day, but Goodyear doesn't currently make any tire with that tread pattern. I know OEMs create bespoke versions of tires but this tire is completely new.

 

[Slash]

 

[Veinz]

Looking good so far. Reliability is the only thing I’m worried about, since it’s a Ford.

 

[GTboyz]

 

[GranTurNismo]

Looks like a Jeep Renegade.

 

[-Fred-]

Looks like a Jeep Renegade.

Nah, it really looks like a Land Rover Freelander. Which is not a good thing.

 

[05XR8]

Nah, it really looks like a Land Rover Freelander. Which is not a good thing.

Exactly that(stares at the removable top pics hoping the blue one gets burned from memory).

 

[CodeRedR51]

https://www.carscoops.com/2020/03/2021-ford-bronco-leaked-new-photo-looks-like-the-real-deal/

 

[Slash]

The 2 door compared to the original is veryyyy similar. I dig it. Just hoping Coyote...

Curious how long before straight axle swap mits become available.

 

[05XR8]

https://amp.news.com.au/technology/...e/news-story/af3cd98ed04d5b11a8016a3fa0b32a34

Make it a touch smaller to bring back the Isuzu P'up, Datsun 720, etc.

 

[Slash]

https://amp.news.com.au/technology/...e/news-story/af3cd98ed04d5b11a8016a3fa0b32a34

Make it a touch smaller to bring back the Isuzu P'up, Datsun 720, etc.

Interesting. I haven't heard anything about that with all the Bronco hype.

 

[MedigoFlame]

Some more pics, this time with the roof racks.

https://jalopnik.com/the-2021-ford-bronco-has-a-cool-roof-rack-and-more-deta-1842252759

 

[greenlightning]

https://www.carscoops.com/2020/03/2021-ford-bronco-leaked-new-photo-looks-like-the-real-deal/

Two door version looks good if that's really what it will look like. I know that photo is just of some type of mock-up since does not appear to have actual sheet metal. Reminds me of a 70's blazer - especially front side profile. Not sure if would be worth what they would probably want for it if in the high $40 thou or love $50 thou. Sure looks like would be fun and lots of ways that could probably be customized. Not that keen on the 4 door at least in that photo.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

The 2 door looks pretty cool. The 4 door looks a bit wonky. Neither one looks as good as the current/new Wrangler though, IMO.

 

[Veinz]

I need to see this in the flesh, I'm a bit iffy about the looks. The wife however really wants one even though she has absolutely no use for something like this. I'm trying to sell her on that Rav4 Prime but it's not working thanks to this beast.

 

[Keef]

Camo shots of the Bronco keep rolling in. The pandemic has delayed the reveal and production.

https://www.autoblog.com/2020/05/21/2021-ford-bronco-spy-shots-confirm-details/

I'm pretty excited about this thing. My plans have changed (meaning I have no plans anymore) but hopefully within a few years one of these will be in my budget. I'm sure there will be a ton of aftermarket support for them, more than the first-gen Sequoia I have now, although I have to admit I really do love the size of this thing.

 

[CodeRedR51]

"Spy photos"

Yeah....that looks like a proving ground. I bet Ford "leaked" those.

 

[Joey D]

"Spy photos"

Yeah....that looks like a proving ground. I bet Ford "leaked" those.

If it's the Dearborn proving grounds, you can actually see a fair bit of them from the Henry Ford Museum. If it's the Romeo Proving Grounds, then it's a little harder, but there are places you can sit and see a decent amount, especially in the spring before the vegetation gets too thick. I used to go spy photo hunting with a buddy of mine who big with Car & Driver, we'd stake out an area off Dequindre Rd. to watch.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

If it's the Dearborn proving grounds, you can actually see a fair bit of them from the Henry Ford Museum. If it's the Romeo Proving Grounds, then it's a little harder, but there are places you can sit and see a decent amount, especially in the spring before the vegetation gets too thick. I used to go spy photo hunting with a buddy of mine who big with Car & Driver, we'd stake out an area off Dequindre Rd. to watch.

I actually stumbled upon the GM proving ground (Milford?) by accident while I was living in Michigan. I was able to observe some sort of hot Cadillac doing testing without too much difficulty from the public road next to it.