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With the latest prototypes for the Bronco Formerly(?) Known As Warthog (or is it? πŸ€”) now showing clear signs of a FORD grille, reports have surfaced that the top Bronco will, in fact, wear the Raptor badge. The grille, amber LED signatures, likely USDOT-mandate marker lights, and its remote-reservoir Fox Racing shocks all stick to the famous Raptor recipe, so the name makes more sense than the interesting, but meaningless Warthog moniker.

We have the best, most, detailed and revealing set of images of the latest Bronco Raptor prototype, along with a video of its less-disguised front-fascia making the rounds on the streets of Dearborn. We have also noticed something interesting on the camo, that might serve as some sort of playful Easter eggβ€”if only we knew what it stands for.

Camo Easter Egg a Nod to "Raptor" or "Warthog" Name?
With the Bronco and Bronco Sport, Ford has used its camouflage to send signals about the model, or its intent. With the Bronco Sport, the black circles in its camo pattern were filled with active lifestyle stick figures engaging in the all sorts of outdoor activities. The big Bronco had some of its camo circles actually spelling out BRONCO. And now, on this new, less-disguised Bronco Raptor prototype, the camo circles read: β€œ..BRRRT..” Let the speculation on its possible meaning begin. :)

New Headlights and Tail-Lights
The Bronco Raptor prototype gets new headlights, with an amber-hued LED signature, just like the 2022 F-150 Raptors (which have also ditched the typical white LED lighting). The Warthog also shows unique tail-lights, with a multi-dot lighting treatment hiding behind the camouflage.

Signs of Government-Mandated Marker Lights
The Bronco Raptor's new camouflage also shows signs that it will get government-mandated marker lights, like the F-150 Raptor. The shin strip of camouflage at the top-center of the grille opening is the likely spot for the marker lights, just where the strip of graphic wrap is placed.

Bronco Raptor's Front Bumper Revealed
We also get our first look at the Bronco Warthog’s front bumper, in a more uncovered state, for the first time. We get our best look at the prominent skid plate, and our best feel for the its interplay with the Warthog’s flared fenders.

Side Running Boards Make A First Appearance
This Bronco Raptor prototype is equipped with side step rails, or running boards, for the first time. We can see the low-profile nature of the running boards, that appear to have been designed so as not to adversely affect ground clearance. All prior Warthog prototypes had no signs of step rails, of any kind.

Bead-Lock Wheels and 37s!
This Bronco Raptor prototype is thoroughly kitted-out, with bead-lock wheels, while riding on the promised 37-inch tires.


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If Ford doesn't make the horn go BRRRT I ain't buyin.
 

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What I find interesting is the orange cables. Cannot see them in these pictures. If there was a hybrid Bronco, battery power mated to a 2.7 or 3.5 engine, I'd put in a reservation immediately.

The name "Thunderbolt" would fit so nicely to a hybrid or all electric Bronco :)
 

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Is it just me or are the brake lights round at the stop light at around 0:52
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