[REVISION HISTORY]

Ford Bronco platform expansion and electrification

Updated 3 times since CLSTR started tracking revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-09-09 04:38 UTC → 2026-09-09 18:09 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Ford is expanding its Bronco platform to include a variety of new vehicle types, including a pickup truck and a luxury SUV for the Lincoln brand. The Bronco-based pickup, which could arrive by 2030 to compete with vehicles like the Jeep Gladiator, is expected to be manufactured at the Michigan Assembly Plant. Additionally, Lincoln is developing a rugged, body-on-frame luxury SUV derived from the Bronco architecture, aiming for a 2029 launch with a projected starting price of approximately $70,000 to compete in the luxury off-road market. As part of a broader strategy to refresh 80% of its North American portfolio by 2029, Ford is integrating more electrified powertrains, including a hybrid Bronco expected around the 2028 model year. Internationally, a Chinese-built Bronco New Energy, produced via a collaboration with JMC Ford, has been observed testing in Australia. This model is available as a pure-electric vehicle or an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) featuring a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol generator. Ford has confirmed the launch of the China-built Bronco Basecamp in Australia and New Zealand. This model utilizes a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine acting as a range extender, a 49kWh battery, and dual motors, providing an estimated driving range of 800km to 900km. It includes outdoor-oriented features such as vehicle-to-load capability, a pop-up roof, and a heating and cooling box. ~~Recent patent filings suggest development~~ In the Oceania region, the Bronco Basecamp is scheduled to arrive in the second half of ~~a next-generation Bronco, detailing a modular storage system for removable door panels and specialized sleeping arrangements. Furthermore,~~ 2027. Ford ~~management in New Zealand~~ Australia has ~~not ruled out~~ opted to launch only the ~~introduction of more electrified products, specifically mentioning~~ EREV version rather than a fully battery-electric model, citing current charging infrastructure limitations for long-distance travel. In the ~~possibility~~ Philippines, the potential arrival of ~~a full-electric Bronco and~~ the ~~Fathom, a mid-size electric pickup slated for~~ Bronco Basecamp is being discussed as a ~~2027 US release.~~ way to compete in the growing plug-in hybrid SUV segment.

Versions

Only revisions since CLSTR began indexing content versions appear here. Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.