Is 2026 Bronco refresh really going to include rectangular headlights?

[swooshdave]

It might be that square lights are for the Braptor to further differentiate it from the Bronco.

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[DarthLincoln]

Reminds me of a Ford Everest

 

[tock13]

Won’t last long. This will be Fords version of the YJ. They will be back to round headlights in no time.

 

[Nc211]

I think an absolute bonehead move to mess with the formula now. Square headlights will instantly kill the throwback charm from the Gen1 that has brought a lot of people to Ford from other brands. I also think the sales figures for Q1 (not sure if Q2 is out yet?) shows just how many people were secretly wanting one but were on the fence to pull the trigger. I think all of the tariff chatter bumped a lot of folks off the sidelines and into the dealerships before the prices potentially spiked beyond their reach. They weren't on the fence about the Wrangler... Messing with the headlights is perhaps the one item they should not touch, unless they're ready to retire the 6g in the same fashion of 1g, and make the 7g a throwback to the 2-4 generations. Which could be cool too. But not without the V8.

They may make it super cool. Could be the most beautiful version ever. But if they mess with the front lights, then it'll be a stand alone generation with no sense of visual heritage behind it.

 

[Panzer948]

I'm not sure I'd consider this "valuable useful intel" when it's a speculative rendering based on info from a source with zero credibility.

Well... that's why I asked and i appreciate that guy giving me his opinion. As after all, that's what forums are for.

You think I was happy when I saw the video of this rendering? Its not just posted on that website either as I have seen several Bronco dedicated Youtubers reference it and share those same renderings so it was already getting around 2 weeks ago. I was surprised that i was the first to ask about it on Bronco6G quite frankly. I wanted to know just how much truth there was to it. It sounds like we all agree that it isn't much. But for that guy to say not to upload said renderings that thousands of people are seeing goes against trying to figure out the truth.... So now when people google "Bronco with square headlights", they may see this forum post and realize its likely untrue. At least that is my hope... I cant stand click bait mess either.

 

[Panzer948]

Wait, we're rare with a 21 Badlands with leather?
Interesting. I just wanted the power seats
I have found my kids love the middle cup holder though, so that's been a plus as well.

Me too, I just wanted power seats so leather came along for the ride. But yeah, I haven't seen to many "in the wild" and I have been to several Bronco only events, including two Super Celebration East events.

 

[Panzer948]

I think an absolute bonehead move to mess with the formula now. Square headlights will instantly kill the throwback charm from the Gen1 that has brought a lot of people to Ford from other brands. I also think the sales figures for Q1 (not sure if Q2 is out yet?) shows just how many people were secretly wanting one but were on the fence to pull the trigger. I think all of the tariff chatter bumped a lot of folks off the sidelines and into the dealerships before the prices potentially spiked beyond their reach. They weren't on the fence about the Wrangler... Messing with the headlights is perhaps the one item they should not touch, unless they're ready to retire the 6g in the same fashion of 1g, and make the 7g a throwback to the 2-4 generations. Which could be cool too. But not without the V8.

They may make it super cool. Could be the most beautiful version ever. But if they mess with the front lights, then it'll be a stand alone generation with no sense of visual heritage behind it.

Well I am hoping Ford is paying attention and reads this thread as it should be obvious to them not to touch the headlights, at least for this generation. It seems almost everyone on here agrees its a bad idea to mess with this formula and many of us here bought ours early enough to influence those that are buying it now!

 

[JBlanco]

Ford: What can we do to improve the Bronco?
Designers: How about we stop making it look like a Bronco?
Ford: godamit, I thought your idea of removing the V6 from the base model and eliminating 2 door options couldn't be topped... you guys are genius... Sold!

 

[Mikey1287]

 

[Snacktime]

I could live with that! Most likely going to be another crap livery that doesn't match any of the current paint offerings.

 

[GoHawks63]

Reminds me of the Bronco II

 

[Evans67bro]

Fugly!!

Round lights please and thank you! There is a reason the first Gen broncos are bring six figures!

 

[Mikey1287]

Yes and that reason would be the Coyote motors people are putting in them

Fugly!!

Round lights please and thank you! There is a reason the first Gen broncos are bring six figures!

 

[Appalachia_Ewok]

Brick nose 6th gen incoming!

 

[DefNotBuddyLee]

Ford: What can we do to improve the Bronco?
Designers: How about we stop making it look like a Bronco?
Ford: godamit, I thought your idea of removing the V6 from the base model and eliminating 2 door options couldn't be topped... you guys are genius... Sold!

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