New Bronco variant or special edition to debut at 2026 Detroit Auto Show (Jan 14-25) .... any guesses what Ford has up their sleeve?

[PWillette]

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/an-detroit-auto-show-preview-0108/

Ford revealing new version of Bronco

No automaker press conferences are scheduled during the show’s two media days, although Ford is hosting a media event Jan. 13 when it’s expected to reveal a new variant or special edition of the Bronco SUV. Ford also will kick off its racing season Jan. 15 at its nearby Michigan Central Station.

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[SierraBronco]

Two door manual godzilla is the only rational guess

 

[23OBX2.7]

Maybe the new hardtop mini expedition foreign markets are getting, or another halo trim with V8.

They should focus on their dealer experience and recall experience because that's what people talk about the most.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I seem to recall rumors about another "Bronco" model ... but not really a Bronco.
Could be a non-domestic version.
Everest rebadge ???
Think along the lines of the rebadged "Bronco" Sport or "Mustang" Mach E.

... or it could be time for the real F250 based Excursion to make it's re-appearance....finally.
Throw it on 35s or 37s and call it the Bronco T-Rex!

I'd love it ..... not that I could afford it.
Lol!!

 

[Headsong]

Before we ever got a Bronco delivered, Ford had told dealers that their intent was to create a separate brand/dealership for Bronco. Speculate on.

 

[HotdogThud]

given that there's been zero spy shots leading up to this, I'm guessing it's not a redesign, or a fixed hardtop, or a pickup.

It'll be engine/performance upgrades, if I had to guess.

 

[PWillette]

given that there's been zero spy shots leading up to this, I'm guessing it's not a redesign, or a fixed hardtop, or a pickup.

It'll be engine/performance upgrades, if I had to guess.

If it's an EV I'm going to puke.

 

[SierraBronco]

If it's an EV I'm going to puke.

I think they learned something about the EV market/demand with the Lightning…

 

[Brian_B]

Pretty sure hybrid is coming eventually - but given the current Ford shifting almost certainly not a pure EV.

Bronco is coming up for the refresh, but I agree, given lack of spy shots or anything, probably not here.

Would not be shocked to see an Expedition based Bronco - but I wouldn't put serious money on it. Same this with a Bronco truck really - wouldn't surprise me but not betting on it. I don’t think anyone is clamoring for a bigger Bronco, and Ranger Raptor may as well be the Bronco pickup, but it wouldn’t be the first time Ford failed to read the room correctly

Probably just another trim line juggle - possibly with a 2.3 Hybrid from the European Ranger, but I would bet more on Hybrid coming with the refresh, which is probably closer to ‘28/29

 

[PWillette]

I think they learned something about the EV market/demand with the Lightning…

One can only hope...pray...beg

 

[Harry The Heritage]

Just picture this… a special trim with a V8 and able to be 2 or 4 door variant, revisioned MIC hardtop (fixes all the issues), 3.0 engine able to be optioned on Badlands, and a 7yr, 100k mile standard warranty??, and a hybrid powertrain for outer banks model.

If ford does anything close to this.. it can probably boost sales dramatically!

 

[heavyD]

A hybrid version would be the best. One of the largest downsides of this vehicle is the horrendous fuel mileage with either engine option.

 

[Brian_B]

Just picture this… a special trim with a V8 and able to be 2 or 4 door variant, revisioned MIC hardtop (fixes all the issues), 3.0 engine able to be optioned on Badlands, and a 7yr, 100k mile standard warranty??, and a hybrid power train for outer banks model.

If ford does anything close to this.. it can probably boost sales dramatically!

While that would be awesome, honestly, I’d love to see more expansion at the bottom of the lineup - get the starting price back down closer to $30k where is was originally, without sacrificing capability.

 

[PWillette]

Just picture this… a special trim with a V8 and able to be 2 or 4 door variant, revisioned MIC hardtop (fixes all the issues), 3.0 engine able to be optioned on Badlands, and a 7yr, 100k mile standard warranty??, and a hybrid powertrain for outer banks model.

If ford does anything close to this.. it can probably boost sales dramatically!

Dream big or go home I say!

 

[Lewisj41]

Decal package!

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