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Ford has already made it clear the Bronco won’t be sold in right-hand-drive countries such as Australia and the United Kingdom, but as it happens, neither will the left-hand-drive model arrive in the Old Continent. The information has been confirmed in a silde of the second quarter earnings presentation.
As you can tell, the “winning portfolio” for 2019 and 2020 starts off with the Territory, Ranger, Explorer, Aviator, Corsair, Escape, and Kuga. Then the Blue Oval mentions the F-Series Super Duty, two-tonne Transit series, and Puma crossover. Following those nameplates, we’re left with four all-new models that include the next generation of the F-150 pickup truck.
The F-150 Hybrid has been confirmed for 2020, and soon after it, Ford will take the veils off the F-150 Electric. A battery-electric SUV inspired by the Mustang is also featured (a.k.a. the Mach E) along with a “small, rugged off-road utility” and the Bronco. As far as we know, the 2.3-liter EcoBoost and a ten-speed automatic transmission will come standard in the mid-size Bronco.
There’s talk of a seven-speed manual option and potential for the V6 EcoBoost and V8 Coyote, but only time will tell how much R&D funds Ford will pour into the storied nameplate. The Baby Bronco, on the other hand, could be a more rugged interpretation of the Escape (a.k.a. Kuga) compact crossover.
This would mean that the smaller of the two Bronco models would share the unibody platform with the 2019 Focus, translating to front- and all-wheel drive as well as a selection of three- and four-cylinder EcoBoost and EcoBlue turbo engine options. In addition to a six-speed manual, an eight-speed automatic is more than certain to be offered for the higher drivetrains and trim levels.
Now take a look at the small dots, colors, and regions at the bottom of the slide. The Bronco will be sold in the U.S., Middle East, and Africa while the Baby Bronco will be available at dealerships in North America and South America.
Considering that Ford is selling lots of Rangers in Europe and the demand for utility vehicles keeps on growing in this part of the world, this decision to limit the availability of the Bronco and Baby Bronco is somewhat hard to believe. But then again, it’s official so we can’t do anything about it for the time being.
The F-150 Hybrid has been confirmed for 2020, and soon after it, Ford will take the veils off the F-150 Electric. A battery-electric SUV inspired by the Mustang is also featured (a.k.a. the Mach E) along with a “small, rugged off-road utility” and the Bronco. As far as we know, the 2.3-liter EcoBoost and a ten-speed automatic transmission will come standard in the mid-size Bronco.
There’s talk of a seven-speed manual option and potential for the V6 EcoBoost and V8 Coyote, but only time will tell how much R&D funds Ford will pour into the storied nameplate. The Baby Bronco, on the other hand, could be a more rugged interpretation of the Escape (a.k.a. Kuga) compact crossover.
This would mean that the smaller of the two Bronco models would share the unibody platform with the 2019 Focus, translating to front- and all-wheel drive as well as a selection of three- and four-cylinder EcoBoost and EcoBlue turbo engine options. In addition to a six-speed manual, an eight-speed automatic is more than certain to be offered for the higher drivetrains and trim levels.
Now take a look at the small dots, colors, and regions at the bottom of the slide. The Bronco will be sold in the U.S., Middle East, and Africa while the Baby Bronco will be available at dealerships in North America and South America.
Considering that Ford is selling lots of Rangers in Europe and the demand for utility vehicles keeps on growing in this part of the world, this decision to limit the availability of the Bronco and Baby Bronco is somewhat hard to believe. But then again, it’s official so we can’t do anything about it for the time being.
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