The 2021 Ford Bronco has been dominating the headlines and a new report says a Bronco pickup is in the works.
According to Automobile, Ford is developing a new truck to battle the Jeep Gladiator. This shouldn’t be too surprising as the Bronco is based on an upgraded version of the Ranger’s frame.
Unfortunately, the truck is several years off as the publication says it should arrive in mid-2024 as a 2025 model. However, Ford has reportedly prioritized development and this could result in a launch as early as 2022.
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Like the Gladiator, the Bronco pickup will reportedly be offered exclusively in a crew cab configuration. It’s also slated to feature the same equipment and trim levels as the standard model.
Engine options would presumably carryover and include a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder that develops 270 hp (201 kW / 274 PS) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. There should also be a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 with 310 hp (231 kW / 314 PS) and 400 lb-ft (542 Nm) of torque.
While the standard Bronco is expected to get a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine in the future, possibly in the Bronco Raptor, it reportedly won’t be offered on the pickup. Instead, the magazine speculates it could receive a 5.0-liter V8.
Putting that aside, we can expect a seven-speed manual and a ten-speed automatic transmission. Both should be paired to a standard four-wheel drive system.
Assuming everything pans out, the Bronco pickup should have a base price of around $30,000. For comparison, the standard Bronco starts at $28,500 while the Gladiator begins at $33,545 – excluding destination charges.
