For 1978, Ford enlarged the Bronco, making it a short-wheelbase version of the F-Series pickup truck the full-size Bronco competed against the Chevrolet K5 Blazer and Dodge Ramcharger.įollowing a decline in demand for large two-door SUVs, Ford discontinued the Bronco after the 1996 model year, replacing it with the four-door Ford Expedition followed by the larger Ford Excursion. Originally developed as a compact off-road vehicle using its own chassis, the Bronco initially competed against the Jeep CJ-5 and International Harvester Scout. The nameplate has been used on other Ford SUVs, including the 1984-1990 Ford Bronco II compact SUV and the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport compact CUV. A sixth generation of the model line is sold from the 2021 model year. The first SUV model developed by the company, five generations of the Bronco were sold from the 1966 to 1996 model years. Still, it is quite possible that its production will be quite delayed especially if we take into account the long waiting list to access the Bronco in the United States.The Ford Bronco is a model line of sport utility vehicles manufactured and marketed by Ford. Set as a Model Year 2022, the new Ford Bronco Raptor could see the light early next year. The best-positioned options in the Ford range appear to be the 3.0-liter block and 400 hp of power that mounts the Explorer ST or the 450 hp 3.5-liter V6 of the F-150 Raptor.
Still, it is expected that the new Ford Bronco Raptor could bet on a motor V6 EcoBoost.
Unfortunately, this leak does not show any details about the mechanics of the car. leak also reveals information about a equipment package called ‘Everglades’, although it does not expand on more details. On the other hand, the Ford Bronco Raptor will be the only model in the range to be offered in the color «Code Orange» that we already find in the F-150 Raptor along with the new Eruption Green and Hot Pepper Red. The second finish will include an expanded equipment consisting of a luxury package with adaptive cruise control, voice-activated navigation, wireless charging, a heated steering wheel and a premium sound system with 10 speakers. Pending more details officially, the ‘conventional’ Ford Bronco Raptor could combine a number of specific design elements with a major mechanical update. As revealed by the leaked data, the new beast of the oval signature will be marketed exclusively associated with a long four-door body, and will be available in two different finishes, classified internally with the codes 373 and 374A. The famous American off-road vehicle will introduce its most powerful, savage and performance version known to date: the Ford Bronco Raptor. Knowing the enormous commercial success that the SUV is experiencing on the other side of the pond, the arrival of this high-performance version has aroused great expectations among the company’s customers.Īt last, one of the most anticipated news for fans of the Bronco saga in the United States has been confirmed. A leak of the internal ordering system of the oval firm confirms the production of the long-awaited Ford Bronco Raptor.