The new generation Ford Bronco, which has been approved for the European market three years after its introduction, will be a fierce competitor to the Lander Rover Defender.
Bronco, which Ford officially introduced in July 2020, has made a comeback that does justice to its legacy. The unknown in the European leg of the adventure, which was also reflected in the compact segment with the “Sport” badge for the model, which soon became the center of attention in America, has ended as of today. Official sources for Ford Bronco Europe sales, in which preparatory messages were given in September 2021 with the statements of CEO Jim Farley, made an announcement today. If there is no change within the scope of this announcement, European sales of the vehicle will start in 2023. For the second half of 2023, where it will be found with its first owners, Ford, which has limited numbers for now, points to a more comprehensive sales operation with 2024.
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Ford Bronco features
The new generation Bronco has the best ground clearance in its class with 94 millimeters and the best water penetration value in its class with 851 millimeters. According to the information Ford announced, the Bronco will have 29 degrees approach and 37.2 degrees departure angles. In addition, for the first time in the segment, the option of ordering the vehicle directly from the factory with 35-inch off-road tires is waiting for users. When we look at the suspension system, which is among the cornerstones of the infrastructure elements, we see that independent architecture is used in the front section. At the rear, the springs used to optimize the terrain dynamics are also optimized for long-distance rides. The use of Dana signed differential locks of the model is among the pieces that will attract the attention of the enthusiasts.
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Within the scope of the special “Ground Management System” developed, in the vehicle; “Normal, Eco, Sport, Slippery, Sand, Baja, Mud and RockCrawl” driving modes are offered. In the package offered under the name “Trail Toolbox”, we come across parts such as the electronic system that provides torque transmission at low speeds, one-pedal driving control, and low speed stabilization. Under the hood of the new Bronco, two different options welcome us. The entry-level 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine comes with 270 horsepower and 420 Nm of torque. In the upper package, the 2.7-liter V6 sets off with 310 horsepower and 542 Nm of torque. The transmission point is also critical for the vehicle, of course. Here, Ford brings to the fore 7 and 10-speed automatic transmissions. 4×4 systems in Bronco are based on two different options. In addition to the system offered as standard, the package, which includes two electromechanical transfer boxes and provides high-room transmission control, awaits users as an option.