Scheduled to be launched by the end of 2020, the upcoming Ford Bronco Sport will be based on the Ford Escape platform.
American SUV maker, Ford has officially announced to unveil the much-awaited Bronco SUV in July 2020. The Ford Bronco will be positioned against the legendary Jeep Wrangler. Interestingly, the company is also working on the smaller Ford Bronco Sport model to rival the Jeep Compass or Renegade.
The new Ford Bronco Sport has already been spotted testing on foreign soil. The new model was scheduled to be launched in June-July 2020; however, the launch has now pushed to year end. The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport SUV will be based on the same underpinnings as the Ford Escape. The SUV will get boxier styling with some additional off-road chops and rugged profile.
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is based on a unibody chassis, similar to that of the Jeep Compass, Toyota RAV4 and the Escape. On the other hand, the Bronco rugged SUV will be based on the body-on-frame chassis. The four-door, closed-roof crossover features a removable sunroof panel, which is similar to that of the Jeep Renegade.
In terms of styling, the SUV gets circular headlamps with horizontal strips of lights cutting on the centre, simple bumper with driving lamps in the corner, angular silhouette, front upright and chiseled lines. The angled C-pillar, sporty looking roof rail, black plastic cladding and squarish profile give it a tough, rugged appearance. At the back, the SUV’s hinges are placed near the roof indicate that the glass can open separately from the rest of the hatch.
The upcoming Ford Bronco Sport is expected to share the engine options with the Escape, which includes 150bhp, 1.5-litre EcoBoost and a 250bhp, 2.5-litre EcoBoost. In India, Ford Motor Company is not likely to launch this SUV anytime sooner. The company is readying an all-new C-segment SUV, which will be co-developed by Ford and Mahindra.
