If your friendly neighborhood Jeep or Land Rover salesman looks a little nervous this summer, blame the 2021 Ford Bronco.
Reborn with a revered name, familiar looks and innovative features, Ford’s two- and four-door SUV is a breath of fresh air — whether the convertible top is open or closed — in a class of vehicles begging for new ideas and more competition.
Arriving in dealerships now, the Bronco rides on a new body-on-frame architecture that will also underpin the next generation of Ford’s Ranger midsize pickup. A new version of the Ranger using the architecture is expected to go into production in 18 to 24 months.
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