I'm not interested in a Renegade competing "Baby Bronco" but I think it's a good thing for Bronco hopefuls like us that they're doing it. Since it'll slot in under the Bronco and targeted at those not looking for a real rugged rig, I think that may give Bronco engineers more leeway to make the...
Good to finally hear it from Ford's mouth!! 2020 can't arrive soon enough... but still quite a wait ahead. Hope Ford is good at teasing us for 3 years :)
That solid roof structure might look something like this. Pics are of an old concept model for the next gen Wrangler but clearly shows that FCA was considering a fixed roof with removable roof panels and side windows for upcoming Wrangler.
If the Bronco can somehow avoid a solid roof...
Recent news is that the new Wrangler coming next year will have a 300hp turbo 4 cylinder option. My guess is what we'll see an ecoboost Bronco too then.
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/05/09/jeep-wrangler-hurricane-turbo-four-report/
That's right... sock it to Jeep! FCA sold 255,283 Wranglers worldwide (202,792 in US) in 2015! And that's because it has zero 0 zilch competition. At that rate they'll sell almost 1 million more Wranglers before the Bronco comes out, so the Bronco can't come out soon enough!
Probably won't be a Ranger concept since it won't be an all-new one? Or will it?
Bronco I could totally see a concept car for since it's been out of production for so long and also because they made one a few years back.
Ford is reportedly considering stuffing the Raptor's twin turbo V6 in the Ranger, which might mean that the upcoming Bronco gets it too. I assume the two cars will share engine offerings?
How about a Bronco Concept world debut at NY Auto Show in April followed by a showing at Carlisle to the Ford faithful in June. Are you reading this Ford? :)