Newly Spied: 2021 Bronco in Rugged Trim!

[Stangdriver13]

Those are some nice full wheelwells and very flared fenders. I like it.

I wonder what all those brightly colored cables on the frame are for

Those yellow cords are very likely for a data acquisition system for testing purposes. Most likely recording stresses on the frame and suspension, especially with the larger tire size.

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[Jalisurr]

Even less difference this way around.

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To add to the tires, this definitely seems to be a higher trim level. Previous prototype looks to be halogen lights, where this is LEDs.

 

[BroncoBoy22]

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the spare tire carrier had space for 35”s all along and we missed it. Look at the gap on the lower trim version

 

[Nickp]

My personal question is cost... Can I get some sort of "this" version under $45k? Or how difficult is it to upgrade to "this" version? (Is this the fabled "rock monster" by the way?)

 

[BroncoRevital]

Is the front end tapered in? Less than the dovetail of the Wrangler hood obviously, but the front seems to have a lot more padding and fender protrusion than the rear.

They do a bit. That would be a nice touch to help with vision.

Those fenders do look a bit more pronounced then the last mule we saw to me. On certain angles you can see in the back it’s a bit more flared and with the bigger tires I think it’s just not as obvious.

Hmm could the bumpers be similar? The opening in the front looks close, there are a little differences but could be the same design?

I was saying the same thing about the first mule. I think this bumper is going to be similar to the productions. At least I hope so.

 

[dmtndan]

Only thing I can’t wrap my head around is why they are putting anything with the name Wrangler on the Bronco... those are good tires but I mean, I don’t want wrangler on my bronco

new camo too

 

[BroncoBoy22]

Only thing I can’t wrap my head around is why they are putting anything with the name Wrangler on the Bronco... those are good tires but I mean, I don’t want wrangler on my bronco

new camo too

Switch to Falken Wildpeaks Ford

 

[Wolperdinger]

Switch to Falken Wildpeaks Ford

Got those on my Taco right now, they've been terrific here in the PNW.

 

[3crows]

I wonder if this "baby" version and Full size to come in 2022/23?

There is no full size Bronco. Not now or ever. There is the "baby" and the mid size which this camouflaged unit appears to be. And I highly doubt there will be a V8 with all of the CAFE requirements. Just not going to happen.

Not all that impressed if it does not have a solid front axle. How can it be lifted? It looks like it squats like the typical PU in the front? The Wrangler is easy to lift and modify and relatively inexpensive to do so, this will not be easy and it will be expensive to lift.

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[BroncoRevital]

Apparently Ford considers missionary an outdoor action activity. Or maybe I’m just a perv

 

[Rogues Gambit]

Apparently Ford considers missionary an outdoor action activity. Or maybe I’m just a perv

Welcome to the club!

 

[Stampede.Offroad]

Apparently Ford considers missionary an outdoor action activity. Or maybe I’m just a perv

They must have bought too much film for the baby Broncos, its the same stuff.

That one looks like "karate chopping babies", but IIRC someone described it as a canoe, the paddle is black.

 

[Adk_st]

Alright Ford. I'll give it to ya. I've been trying to analyze the back of this thing and I still can't tell if we're getting a swing gate, drop gate, hatch or a combination. Nice job on the camo. Clearly they're concerned with keeping the roof and backend under wraps until release. Also, you can really see the hood and front fender shape/padding in this angle. Also a clear shot of the hitch, but I don't think anything has changed there. Definitely a different exhaust. Can't even see the muffler vs the other mule.

 

[frinesi2]

I think the muffler is the same, maybe a bit smaller, but the lighting in the shot is a lot different and it has a big tip vs the lower trim having a plain turndown.

Wonder what the "performance" exhaust sounds like.

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