While conjecture continues about the timing and final form of an eventual electrically-powered Bronco, there are a couple of reasons to believe that a Bronco Sport hybrid could arrive soon. Here they are.
One of the most exciting aspects of EV technology when applied to off-road vehicles is the abundant and instantaneous torque it brings. Ford is almost certainly considering the release of a fully electric Bronco sometime in the future and two aftermarket companies have already created electric versions of the Bronco while using a classic Bronco body as a foundation for their work.
The automotive industry is probably facing the most significant change in its entire existence. Not only are we on the brink of accepting EVs as default vehicles, but we are close to completely changing the way we order and buy our cars. Again, Ford is leading the field in innovation, as well as in analyzing the best concepts for the future. At the moment, several key factors are especially instrumental in Ford's success.
From tiny to large-scale, diecast models have been an integral part of the car enthusiast's universe for as long as one can remember. For many of us, toy cars were a "gateway drug" to car culture from an early age. If you haven't already taken possession of your new Ford Bronco, don't have money to pay obnoxious dealer markups, or if you live abroad, here are some options for getting a new Bronco into your life in its scaled down form.
Will the high-performance Broncos of tomorrow will be able to compete with the Wrangler 392 and Defender without a proper V8 engine under the hood? Ford was very proud when the manufacturer originally introduced the twin-turbo V6 Raptor, but for 2022, this model will be getting a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 with 760 hp straight from the Shelby GT500. This is a strong indication that buyers of high-performance trucks believe more in classic V8 configuration than in high-tech downsized engines that might match V8 power and performance, but not its feel or image. So, if Ford realized that Raptor needs a V8, will they understand that Bronco needs one, too?
Combining a legendary name and a relatively new technology can open a whole new world of performance for the Bronco lineup in the form of a Shelby Bronco. Shelby's legacy is symbolized by throaty V8 engines and world-class performance, but Ford might choose to go a different route and provide its future Shelby Bronco with insane acceleration times that are courtesy of a powerful battery pack.
The unprecedented hype surrounding the Bronco brand shows that Ford has hit home runs with both the resurrected Bronco and the Bronco Sport. Getting to this point has been an enormous effort for Ford, so the questions remain, what will be the next chapter in the Bronco's story? What can we expect in the future, and in which direction will Ford steer this revolutionary SUV?
Ford has proven its ability and willingness to embrace change in order to keep up with the ever-evolving automotive landscape, even when their moves seemed to run contrary to conventional wisdom. Its EcoBoost turbocharged engine and use of a hallowed nameplate -- the venerable Mustang -- on a thoroughly dissimilar, all electric vehicles are examples of this boldness. Now, the next step will likely be to introduce and recategorize more sub-brands, including the Bronco, that are designed to appeal to specific market niches and buyer types. Let's take a look at what may be on Ford's horizon.
Just yesterday, the eagle-eyed paparazzi spotted a slightly different Bronco Warthog prototype, which almost shattered all of our predictions. Even though this Bronco mule looks like any other, it features several crucial changes and clues. The first is a bright orange high-voltage cable running underneath the vehicle, and it is used in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. This is a pretty big giveaway since such cables are not used in solely gas-powered models.
