Ford plans to unveil its new Bronco SUV at the 2020 Detroit auto show in June. It’s the blue oval’s most attention-grabbing vehicle expected to debut for the new model year. Here’s little of what you can expect from this off-roading powerhouse, the 2021 Bronco. 
Exterior Overview
A revived-up off-roader based off the mid-sized Ranger pickup, the new Bronco’s body-on-frame offers both two- and four-door configurations. The interesting news? They’re removable, and so is the roof. Like the original Bronco, it features exterior styling elements such as a flared hood edges, an upright grille, the unmistakable flat roof, and a squared-off rear fascia.
In addition to the standard Bronco, Ford will follow-up the standard variant with a smaller version to debut in April of the new model year. Rumors have it that this model is comparable in size with the Ford Escape crossover. However, this steed is better equipped to tackle the road less travel and comes standard with all the benefits of four-wheel drive.
Engine and Powertrain
Ford will likely equip the new Bronco with a 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-four base engine that’s good for 270-horsepower. A twin-turbo 2.7-liter V-6 is a possible upgrade, and both powerhouses will pair with a 10-speed automatic. Could there also be a hybrid powertrain in the works, as well as a rugged V-8-powered Bronco Raptor? Only time will tell.
Outstanding Off-Road Performance
Ford designed this SUV with some serious off-road chops. Hop in the Bronco and experience thrilling, go-anywhere capability. It’s uniquely equipped to carry genuine adventure seekers into the wild, far beyond where the pavement ends. This revamped SUV is ready to take on any trail-rated SUV on the market, head to head with beefy, off-road tires and a lifted suspension.
Ford’s lineup of Broncos are sure to have a dedicated off-road-focused variant, likely an FX4, loaded with Ford’s terrain management system. Its controls are cleverly mounted behind the gear selector and switch between different driving modes on the go — from mud to rocky trails. Although it’s still unclear as to the exact maximum towing capacity of the 2021 Bronco, it’s sibling and inspiration, the Ranger pickup, is capable of hauling an impressive load weighing-in at 7,500 pounds.
Interior Loaded with Technology
If you’re dying to take an early look at the 2021 variant’s interior package, you’re not alone. This new Bronco will have a large touchscreen featuring Ford’s latest SYNC4 infotainment system. It also touts six up fitter switches mounted above the rearview mirror. These switches support a variety of options, such as aftermarket exterior lighting and off-roading accessories right from inside the comfort of your new SUV’s cabin. You can rest assured that dealer-installed extras should be aplenty for this reborn rock-crawler.
The Ford Bronco rides again with the 2021 model year. This exciting edition is slated to hit dealership lots this fall for the upcoming model year. After much fanfare, its debut is finally around the corner. Why not get ahead of the bandwagon and schedule a test drive at your local Ford dealership soon?
