The Baby Bronco is one of the worst kept secrets in
Detroit, but spy photographers have managed to catch a prototype up close
during a pit stop. Dressed in heavy camouflage, the crossover has a boxy design which
doesn’t look terribly exciting. However, this is due to the camouflage as
previous photos have shown the model will have flowing curves, pronounced
fender flares and a unique greenhouse with blacked out pillars.
These styling features can’t be seen in the spy
photos, but they do give us a glimpse of the Baby Bronco’s circular headlights.
They should sit on either side of a blacked out grille which features prominent
“Ford” lettering.
The big news today is our first look inside the
cabin. Unfortunately, there isn’t much to see as the dash and door panels are
covered by camouflage. However, we can spot a leather-wrapped steering wheel
that appears to be shared with the 2020 Escape.
A closer inspection also provides a glimpse of what
appears to be a digital instrument cluster. It features a prominent tachometer
with a redline of around 6,500 rpm. Below the tach is a coolant temperature
display and a gear indicator which sits off to the right.
Ford has been tight-lipped about performance
specifications, but engine options are expected to carryover from the Escape.
As a result, we can expect an entry-level 1.5-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder
with 180 hp and 240 Nm of torque. There could
also be an optional 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder which develops 250 hp and 372 Nm of torque.
