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Saw this on Motor1. Looks like one of the special edition Broncos for MY22.
Everglades Edition?

Could this be a special overland edition?

https://www.motor1.com/news/529174/ford-bronco-sasquatch-overland-spied/

It appears to be a Bronco with the Sasquatch Package and some off-road accessories. That's no big deal, so why is it wrapped in camouflage? Our sources behind these spy shots believe this is a dedicated overlanding model, something a bit more than just a special edition with a few accessories bolted on. There is some prior evidence to back that up; scrolling through our sizable library of Bronco articles we were reminded of Ford's Bronco Overland Concept that debuted in 2020. And you know what? There are some striking similarities between that concept (below right) and this camo-covered test vehicle (below left).



Let's start at the front. This tester carries a winch and bumper guard very similar to the concept, though with room for a license plate. That's significant because it suggests this is something aimed at production. The beefy tires are Sasquatch-spec, but the wheels are something we've never seen before. However, they bear a striking resemblance to the wheels used on the Overland Concept, and then there's the roof. Clearly there's something under the tarp and the size is similar to that of a rooftop tent. The front of the roof could be concealing a lightbar as well.

There are other interesting areas that deserve attention. We can see a snorkel for the airbox running up the passenger-side B-pillar. Such items are common on overlanding vehicles, but we're curious about the lack of a skid plate up front. For that matter, trim is missing along the rockers on this test vehicle, and then there's the fact that it's not just camo-wrapped, but heavily covered in vinyl from top to bottom. It certainly suggests Ford has something more in mind than just a few added accessories.

Or, it could simply be an older test vehicle that never had its camo removed, being driven to lunch by a couple of friendly Ford employees. They do wave at the camera while driving past, which is certainly better treatment than some of the camouflaged Mustang drivers offer our spy teams.

Whether this Bronco is a secret overlanding model in development or just an innocent test vehicle, we know new Bronco variants are coming. We also know demand is still rather intense for the reborn off-roader, so we wouldn't be the least bit surprised to see all kinds of special edition Broncos in the months and years to come.
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Saw this on Motor1. Looks like one of the special edition Broncos for MY22.
Everglades Edition?

Could this be a special overland edition?

https://www.motor1.com/news/529174/ford-bronco-sasquatch-overland-spied/

It appears to be a Bronco with the Sasquatch Package and some off-road accessories. That's no big deal, so why is it wrapped in camouflage? Our sources behind these spy shots believe this is a dedicated overlanding model, something a bit more than just a special edition with a few accessories bolted on. There is some prior evidence to back that up; scrolling through our sizable library of Bronco articles we were reminded of Ford's Bronco Overland Concept that debuted in 2020. And you know what? There are some striking similarities between that concept (below right) and this camo-covered test vehicle (below left).

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Let's start at the front. This tester carries a winch and bumper guard very similar to the concept, though with room for a license plate. That's significant because it suggests this is something aimed at production. The beefy tires are Sasquatch-spec, but the wheels are something we've never seen before. However, they bear a striking resemblance to the wheels used on the Overland Concept, and then there's the roof. Clearly there's something under the tarp and the size is similar to that of a rooftop tent. The front of the roof could be concealing a lightbar as well.

There are other interesting areas that deserve attention. We can see a snorkel for the airbox running up the passenger-side B-pillar. Such items are common on overlanding vehicles, but we're curious about the lack of a skid plate up front. For that matter, trim is missing along the rockers on this test vehicle, and then there's the fact that it's not just camo-wrapped, but heavily covered in vinyl from top to bottom. It certainly suggests Ford has something more in mind than just a few added accessories.

Or, it could simply be an older test vehicle that never had its camo removed, being driven to lunch by a couple of friendly Ford employees. They do wave at the camera while driving past, which is certainly better treatment than some of the camouflaged Mustang drivers offer our spy teams.

Whether this Bronco is a secret overlanding model in development or just an innocent test vehicle, we know new Bronco variants are coming. We also know demand is still rather intense for the reborn off-roader, so we wouldn't be the least bit surprised to see all kinds of special edition Broncos in the months and years to come.

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Are you sure that isn't the School bus edition in cyber orange? Look above the windshield, looks like bus lights 🤷‍♂️
 

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nice sleuthing.

looks like a new roof..lol. or maybe something similar to some of the old defenders.

or like you say a light bar. or both.

definitely looks like an air intake as well

just call it a swamp monster
 
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This might seem out of place but having seen this new spy model made me think...are they going to cancel 2DR's relatively quickly?
 

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Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.

There were people who were *convinced* this was a roof top tent that was going to be revealed last year… seems it was just camouflage with nothing special underneath.

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Guess my point is, we don’t know until we know.
 

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Either its a roof rack or a hard shell RTT.

That snorkel is pretty sweet though
 

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In the close up photo of the winch, it appears that there "might" be 2 front cameras..... look at the openings in the upper left & right of the grill.
 

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Wonder if they are testing the new Sasquatch capable rack?

Also see HE flares, and the snorkle

Don’t know if these are accessories being tested or a model.

Esteban Plaza-Jennings is an overland fan so I wouldn’t be surprised if we get a Yosemite or Yellowstone Edition (based on the hammock bag) that is an overland special edition.
 

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This is pretty obvious.....

This is the new MIC. They had to correct the thickness, so here we are! Lol
 

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This is pretty obvious.....

This is the new MIC. They had to correct the thickness, so here we are! Lol
Could be. Could also be the Mod prototyping, as the new Mod manufacturer is in prototype stage.
 

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I hate seeing vehicles in camo after all the pineapple pizza and waiting we've done just to even SEE a Bronco uncovered for the first time.
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