Ford Bronco May Ride Again

**jdv** · 09-15-2005, 11:47 AM

Date Posted 09-12-2005

DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is working on reviving its Bronco SUV nameplate as a compact CUV, which would be smaller than Toyota's RAV4 and would challenge Chevrolet's small Aveo.

According to supplier sources familiar with the plan, Ford's program code for the new Bronco is BV409 or 410. Look for the vehicle to appear around model-year 2008 or 2009 — it will likely be based on the next-generation Ford Fiesta subcompact platform, which is likely to arrive in 2008.

Ford showed a prototype called Bronco at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show. The production model would have styling inspired by that of the 1966 Ford Bronco. We say "inspired by" and not "mimicking" because the new Bronco is likely to be as far removed from the original as Dodge's new Charger sedan is from the classic two-door for which it is named. The new Bronco wouldn't have off-roading chops and would lack a V8 engine, and would therefore not appeal to hard-core old Bronco fans.

But done properly, the new Bronco could be a small, highly fuel-efficient, youth-oriented vehicle that is not embarrassing — perhaps even a cult vehicle. The mitigating factor will be styling. If the Bronco doesn't look like mom and dad's SUV, but has styling with contemporary significance to match affordability and outstanding gas mileage, it could be a big hit.

What this means to you: If you are young or budget-conscious, the Bronco could be a stylish alternative to such mainstream vehicles as Chevrolet's Aveo.

Concept: http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-200...co-Concept.htm

Cali Korleone · 09-15-2005, 11:52 AM

They shouldn't even call it a Bronco if they do that.

Are they trying to go after the PT Crusier and HHR market?

Murph · 09-15-2005, 11:53 AM

I saw that at the all Ford Carlisle show 2 years ago! It is freakin sweet!

BlackArtemis · 09-15-2005, 11:56 AM

ahh yes the Johnny 5 mobile

Murph · 09-15-2005, 11:58 AM

Short Circuit!

BlackArtemis · 09-15-2005, 12:04 PM

look at the Broco's grill and then at Johnny 5's head

FallenPhoenix · 09-15-2005, 12:49 PM

haha I hate that concept. They need to target the Jeep Wrangler. Something ~$20k with a full frame that can actually go off road.

**menace** · 09-15-2005, 12:57 PM

teh lose

YoungGun · 09-15-2005, 01:23 PM

heh i took pics of it a few years ago at the car show...not impressed.

Chad

Faaip de Oiad · 09-15-2005, 01:30 PM

5 Alive!!!

unexplainedbacon · 09-15-2005, 01:37 PM

what is it doing with a winch on the front. what can a sub compact pull out of the mud.... a quad?

claymoe · 09-15-2005, 01:40 PM

I'd buy one. I think they look cooler than any other 4x4 vehicle out other than the RXT.

Quote:

Originally Posted by unexplainedbacon

what is it doing with a winch on the front. what can a sub compact pull out of the mud.... a quad?

Itself or another object of like size and/or weight.

340.29m/s · 09-15-2005, 02:13 PM

Yoooooooo

6Stang7 · 09-15-2005, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faaip de Oiad

5 Alive!!!

AHHAHAHAHA
god i loved the movie.

grendel · 09-15-2005, 04:53 PM

ugly

**jdv** · 09-15-2005, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unexplainedbacon

what is it doing with a winch on the front. what can a sub compact pull out of the mud.... a quad?

It would pull itself out of mud.

unexplainedbacon · 09-15-2005, 06:40 PM

but i wouldnt trust something smaller than a rav4 on the offroad, with or without a winch

i dont find it that bad looking though

branden · 09-15-2005, 07:09 PM

its not smaller than a rav4, and they modeled it after the classic gen1 broncos. it has a winch on the front to pull ITSELF out of something, not to winch another vehicle out.. duh.

branden · 09-15-2005, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FallenPhoenix

haha I hate that concept. They need to target the Jeep Wrangler. Something ~$20k with a full frame that can actually go off road.

heeps are peices of shit, who would model anything after them?

FallenPhoenix · 09-15-2005, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by branden

heeps are peices of shit, who would model anything after them?

because they sell

**Rowbarre** · 09-15-2005, 09:33 PM

lookes like a hummer h3 crossbred with a jeep wrangler

**jdv** · 09-15-2005, 11:03 PM

What? You guys can't say it looks like anything else, especially a jeep, because it doesnt. It looks like a first gen bronco, if anything looks like it, they copied it off the bronco.

Hamburglar · 09-15-2005, 11:11 PM

isn't it a 4WD and turbo diesel?
i'd prolly drive it, it might eat up offroad shit then

FallenPhoenix · 09-16-2005, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadesville

What? You guys can't say it looks like anything else, especially a jeep, because it doesnt. It looks like a first gen bronco, if anything looks like it, they copied it off the bronco.

I think they should model it after a jeep, not that they did.

unexplainedbacon · 09-16-2005, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by branden

its not smaller than a rav4, and they modeled it after the classic gen1 broncos. it has a winch on the front to pull ITSELF out of something, not to winch another vehicle out.. duh.

"Ford is working on reviving its Bronco SUV nameplate as a compact CUV, which would be smaller than Toyota's RAV4"

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jdv the polarbear conservation corps protects a polarbear homie straight outa' compton because polarbears love klondike bars Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 34,185	Ford Bronco May Ride Again Date Posted 09-12-2005 DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford is working on reviving its Bronco SUV nameplate as a compact CUV, which would be smaller than Toyota's RAV4 and would challenge Chevrolet's small Aveo. According to supplier sources familiar with the plan, Ford's program code for the new Bronco is BV409 or 410. Look for the vehicle to appear around model-year 2008 or 2009 — it will likely be based on the next-generation Ford Fiesta subcompact platform, which is likely to arrive in 2008. Ford showed a prototype called Bronco at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show. The production model would have styling inspired by that of the 1966 Ford Bronco. We say "inspired by" and not "mimicking" because the new Bronco is likely to be as far removed from the original as Dodge's new Charger sedan is from the classic two-door for which it is named. The new Bronco wouldn't have off-roading chops and would lack a V8 engine, and would therefore not appeal to hard-core old Bronco fans. But done properly, the new Bronco could be a small, highly fuel-efficient, youth-oriented vehicle that is not embarrassing — perhaps even a cult vehicle. The mitigating factor will be styling. If the Bronco doesn't look like mom and dad's SUV, but has styling with contemporary significance to match affordability and outstanding gas mileage, it could be a big hit. What this means to you: If you are young or budget-conscious, the Bronco could be a stylish alternative to such mainstream vehicles as Chevrolet's Aveo. Concept: http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-200...co-Concept.htm

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Cali Korleone Megaman says that I'm Too Gangsta 4 A CT. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rosewood Ave, CA Posts: 13,517	They shouldn't even call it a Bronco if they do that. Are they trying to go after the PT Crusier and HHR market? __________________

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