After almost two decades, Ford USA has revived the Bronco series with the boxy 2-door and 4-door 4-wheel drive off-road models and introduces the Sport SUV. This series is like a Mustang but with off-road capabilities of the Raptor and will compete directly with the likes of Jeep Wrangler and the discontinued Toyota FJ Cruiser 4WD, especially for the former two models.
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Speaking of Jeep, the off-road Bronco, both the 2-door and 4-door, still utilizes the jeep style exterior and features like the big boxy hood and high ground clearance. Ford adds its technologies to the Bronco series including the Trail Control and 7-speed manual transmission.
The engine options for the off-road will start with the 2.3-liter turbo-charged similar to the current Explorer in select markets. There will be a 2.7-liter V6 for the First Edition and top-end models.
The Bronco Sport is a mid-sized SUV that will square off against the Jeep Wrangler and even to some SUV like the Toyota RAV4. It is powered by a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder engine and a 2.0-liter turbo.
Both series are already open for pre-order in the USA and will start their delivery in spring 2021. Other markets like Australia and the Philippines will likely get the Bronco series a little longer and probably in early 2022.
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Ford Bronco off-road 2021 specs, release date Philippines, price
- Body type: 2-door or 4-door
- Engine: 2.5-liter or 2.7-liter V6
- Power: 270 HP / 310 HP
- Torque: 420 Nm pulling / 524 Nm
- Transmission: 10-speed automatic or 7-speed manual
- Fuel efficiency: up to 10 km/l, 80-liter capacity
- Ground clearance: up to 280+ mm, 700m wading depth
- Features: 4WD, Trail Control, Keyless Entry, 12-inch infotainment
- Price: P1.5-million for the 2-door base model before taxes (in the USA)
Ford Bronco Sport SUV 2021 specs, release date Philippines, price
- Body type: 5-door
- Engine: 1.5-liter or 2.0-liter
- Power: 181 HP / 245 HP
- Torque: 258 Nm pulling / 370 Nm
- Transmission: 10-speed automatic or 7-speed manual
- Fuel efficiency: up to 10 km/l, 80-liter capacity
- Ground clearance: up to 220+ mm, 700m wading depth
- Features: 4WD, Trail Control, Keyless Entry, 12-inch infotainment
- Price: P1.5-million for the Sport base model before taxes (in the USA)
