FEEL THE BREEZE
The Bronco is expected to have both a two-door and four-door model available. It is expected that the 2020 Bronco will feature a removable hardtop and removable doors to provide adventurers with an open air driving experience. Mirrors attached to the A-pillars rather than to the doors means that mirrors are still usable when the doors are removed. Some patent documents show that the doors are removable without using tools. Other patent documentation indicates the availability of a mesh or soft top to replace the hardtop when it is removed. A mesh top would allow air flow while blocking sunlight when driving.Â
BRONCO EXTERIOR
The new 2020 Bronco will share a base platform with the new Ranger. The iconic SUV is going back to its roots in appearance and will utilize body on frame construction. It will get a retro boxy style with some modern flare. The rear mounted spare tire completes the classic look of the truck.Â
UNDER THE HOOD
Ford offers a variety of engines to its line-up, but it seems logical that the Bronco will share the 2.3 liter, turbocharged, in-line four engine that the Ranger has. Since the Bronco shares a platform with the new Ranger it seems reasonable that other key features would be similar. The 10-speed automatic transmission, the two-speed transfer case and the electric power steering are some of the most likely features to be included on the Bronco. Purists will want a V8 engine choice, but it is more likely that the Bronco will offer the twin-turbo 2.7 liter V6 that is currently used in the F150 trucks. Rumor has it that Ford intends to offer a seven-speed manual transmission to give a sportier, more controlled feel to the ride. Overseas variants of the Ranger feature a four-cycle diesel engine, and it stands to reason that the Bronco will make the same offering.
TECH
Even a rugged off-road vehicle needs the modern touches of tech. Sharing a platform with the Ranger is a good indication that the Bronco will share the same active and passive driver assistance features. Included in those assistance features are blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane keep assist. In addition to driver assistance features, consumers can likely expect the Sync 4 infotainment system that features wireless connectivity through both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The off-road navigation system that can be found on overseas models of the Ranger is also safely assumed to be one of the Bronco's features.Â