Custom Ford Bronco, door and roof removed ... Expressing the fun of the West Coast of the United States

On August 17, Ford Motor Co. announced the customized model of the new Ford "Bronco", "Ford Bronco Riptide" in the United States.

Bronco is a traditional Ford brand off-roader. Production was discontinued after the 5th generation, which was sold from 1992 to 1996. The Ford brand revived Bronco in July 2020 for the first time in 24 years.

The new Bronco has a 2-door and Bronco's first 4-door lineup in the United States. Inheriting the "GOAT (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain)" concept of the first model. The new model incorporates technology that emphasizes off-road driving, and even beginners can enjoy off-road driving as much as experts.

Replace with an open pipe-shaped door

The customized model of this new Bronco is the Bronco Liptide. The base vehicle is a 4-door, expressing the fun of the West Coast of the United States by customizing it using genuine options. Designed for outdoor adventures, remove roofs and doors and replace with open pipe-shaped doors. The surfboard rack is loaded with surfboards.Bronco Liptide, a customized model of the new Ford Bronco

The Velocity Blue exterior is inspired by the shades of the tropical sea. Waterproof vinyl trim sheet with black onyx and dark space gray finish. The rubber washout flooring is intended for use at the beach.

The commercial vehicle is equipped with the optional "Ford Performance" beadlock ring, Dana "AdvanTEK", and 35-inch off-road tires. It is also equipped with front and rear axle diff locks, Bilstein position-sensitive long travel shock absorbers, and a high-clearance suspension system.

Added auxiliary lights to roof and door mirrors

In addition, genuine accessories include a "Bestop" mesh bimini top, a Yakima bike rack, a roof mount "RIGID" LED light bar, and a door mirror mount off-road light. A prototype front steel bumper is also used.

We have developed two prototype crossbars that are bolted to the sports bar for loading surfboards and the like. This makes it easy to install overhead racks without interfering with the soft top.Bronco Liptide, a customized model of the new Ford Bronco

Equipped with trail control for the base vehicle, trail one-pedal drive, and trail turn assist. The 2.7-liter in-line 4-cylinder gasoline turbo "EcoBoost" engine draws a maximum output of 310hp and a maximum torque of 55.3kgm. A 10-speed AT called "Select Shift" was combined.

Equipped with optional "Sasquatch Package" on commercial vehicles

"Bronco Terrane Management System" was adopted. The driver can select modes such as normal, eco, sports, slippery, sand, off-road Baja, mud / route, and rock crawl. It is designed to help drivers better on all terrain.

The minimum ground clearance is 295mm, which is the highest in its class. The commercial vehicle is equipped with the optional "Sasquatch Package", which has a 43.2 degree approach angle, a 26.3 degree ramp breakover angle, and a 37.0 degree departure angle. It also has the maximum river crossing performance that can run through the water depth of 850 mm, which is the best in its class.