Could the Chinese-built Ford Bronco come to SA?

Confirmed for Australia, a market that largely mirrors ours, could the Chinese-built Ford Bronco make its way to SA?

Ford Bronco New Energy

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Developed by JMC Ford, the joint venture between Ford and Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC), the Ford Bronco New Energy is heading to Australia, a market that largely mirrors ours. So, could the Chinese-built Bronco make its way here?

Available in all-electric (EV) and REEV (range-extended EV) – the latter featuring an internal combustion engine (ICE) to recharge the battery pack – formats in China, the Bronco New Energy is based on a monocoque chassis…as opposed to the ladder-frame platform underpinning the US-built Bronco.

The Bronco New Energy measures 5 025 mm in length and 1 960 mm in width; making it 84 mm longer and 55 mm narrower than the Everest. The Bronco New Energy’s wheelbase is longer, too – 2 950 vs 2 900 mm. The Bronco New Energy sports a ground clearance of up to 220 mm. The water-wading depth is rated at 600 mm.

The EV variant is equipped with dual electric motors – sited at the front and rear, respectively – producing a combined power output of 332 kW. The e-motors are coupled with a BYD-sourced 105.4 kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, which serves up a claimed 650 km operating range.

The REEV model features two electric motors, fed by a 43.7 kWh battery, paired with a 1.5-litre ICE. This new-energy powertrain produces combined power and torque outputs of 310 kW and 600 N.m – good for a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 5.8 seconds and a 170 km/h top speed. The REEV powertrain offers a claimed all-electric operating range of 220 km and a combined driving range of 1 220 kg.

Could the Bronco New Energy come to SA?

While the Bronco New Energy has been earmarked for the Australian market, Ford’s local arm has yet to confirm whether it will make its way to our shores. However, if it does indeed come here, we expect it will (initially, at least) employ the REEV powertrain, which will be offered Down Under.

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