Europe has been confirmed as the primary export marketplace for the trendy Ford Bronco.
The SUV will likely be obtainable in choose European markets ranging from late 2023, albeit with left-hand drive solely and in restricted numbers, Ford mentioned on Monday.
Ford hasn’t mentioned what physique kinds, fashions and powertrains will likely be obtainable. The present range-topper is the extra-rugged Bronco Raptor, whose twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 spits out 418 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque. Nevertheless, this specific mannequin, which measures 85.7 inches in width (excluding facet mirrors) and is available in four-door guise solely, might be too broad to suit European roads.
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Ford did nevertheless point out the Bronco’s huge vary of obtainable equipment in its announcement. The checklist contains gadgets like roof tents, gentle bars, tools carriers and washable seat trims.
“Following the large success of the brand new Bronco within the U.S. we’re thrilled to be bringing a few of the spirit of journey to our clients in Europe, Matthias Tonn, head of engineering and import autos at Ford of Europe, mentioned in an announcement.
The Bronco is solely constructed at a plant in Wayne, Michigan, and relies on an up to date model of the T6 platform underpinning the present Ford Ranger pickup that is already on sale in Europe. Ultimately, Europe will get a redesigned Ranger based mostly on the identical up to date T6 platform because the Bronco. The redesigned Ranger is predicted to begin gross sales within the U.S. late this yr or early subsequent. North American variations will likely be constructed alongside the Bronco on the Wayne plant.
