The 2021 Ford Bronco is without a doubt a huge launch and gamble for the Blue Oval because, let’s face it, the Jeep Wrangler has such a cult following and is so iconic that automakers haven’t even bothered offering a true competitor for it.
But now, for the first time in a really long time, Ford has taken up that challenge with the all-new 2021 Bronco, which has ‘Wrangler competitor’ written all over it. As with the Jeep, it comes in two body styles: short-wheelbase 2-Door and long-wheelbase 4-Door. The similarities continue as the Bronco features a retro design harking back to the 1960s original. The Wrangler’s styling also takes inspiration from the past, namely the WW2 Willys MB ‘Jeep’.
Just like the Wrangler, the new Bronco features detachable doors and removable roof panels. For some reason, however, the Bronco’s windshield does not fold, even though the original Bronco offered this option. Could it be that Ford did not want people to perceive its new product as a copycat?
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We don’t really know, but we do know that the 2021 Bronco is an impressive effort and this walkaround video from Redline Reviews proves it.
The video presentation offers an up close look at the 2021 Bronco’s exterior and interior, showing prospective customers what they can expect from the new off-roader. While the topic of design is subjective, it’s safe to say that Ford has nailed it with the exterior of the 2021 Bronco. The SUV features just the right amount of retro styling and it looks as bold as rugged as you can imagine – especially in 2-Door guise with the Sasquatch off-road package as seen here.
By the way, the 2021 Bronco 2-Door featured in the video is a pre-production prototype and Ford says the final production model will feature some modifications, especially on the inside. More specifically, the quality of the plastics will be significantly improved as production vehicles need to feature high-quality materials, as opposed to prototypes. Head over to the video for the first static impressions of the 2021 Bronco.