Bronco has been named a finalist for World Car of the Year!

RagnarKon

Feb 03, 2024

The Bronco has been selected as a finalists for two categories. The competition:

World Car of the Year

BYD Seal
Ford Bronco
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Santa Fe
Kia EV9
Mazda CX-90
Subaru Crosstrek
Toyota Prius
Volkswagen ID.7
Volvo EX30

World Car Design of the Year

Ferrari Purosangue
Ford Bronco
Toyota Prius
Volvo EX30
Zeekr X

If you haven't heard of the World Car Awards, not surprised. The pickup trucks and SUVs that dominate here aren't popular worldwide, so it is very rare for an American-made automobile to even be considered as a finalist. Admittedly the only reason why I'm aware this exists is because I used to work the New York International Auto Show for many years.

Quick primer on WCA: Automotive journalists from around the world are nominated by peers to become jurors for a 1-year term. Those jurors vote on a variety of categories, and the winners receive the awards. The last American-made vehicle to win was the Tesla Model S back in 2013.

The Bronco is manufactured in America and is current sold in the following markets worldwide:

North America
Continental Europe
Middle East
South Korea

Ford also has plans to bring the Bronco to certain markets in South America in the near future.

A Chinese variant is also on the way for 2024, where it is marketed more as a luxury off-roader. (However the Chinese variant will not be built in America, and instead will be built in China with the help of Chinese automobile manufacturer JMC alongside the Asian variant of the Ranger and Ford Everest. Ford owns a ~30% stake in JMC.)

Glad to see the Bronco is seeing some worldwide attention... but it blows my mind they haven't done a right-hand drive variant of the Bronco for the Australian and South African markets yet. Seems like the perfect place to launch the Bronco.

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615_Bronco, Laura

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Feb 03, 2024

Thank you for posting - I see no real competition!

Cheers

Laura, Deano Bronc

Feb 03, 2024

RagnarKon

The Bronco has been selected as a finalists for two categories. The competition:

World Car of the Year

BYD Seal

Ford Bronco

Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Santa Fe

Kia EV9

Mazda CX-90

Subaru Crosstrek

Toyota Prius

Volkswagen ID.7

Volvo EX30

World Car Design of the Year

Ferrari Purosangue

Ford Bronco

Toyota Prius

Volvo EX30

Zeekr X

If you haven't heard of the World Car Awards, not surprised. The pickup trucks and SUVs that dominate here aren't popular worldwide, so it is very rare for an American-made automobile to even be considered as a finalist. Admittedly the only reason why I'm aware this exists is because I used to work the New York International Auto Show for many years.

Quick primer on WCA: Automotive journalists from around the world are nominated by peers to become jurors for a 1-year term. Those jurors vote on a variety of categories, and the winners receive the awards. The last American-made vehicle to win was the Tesla Model S back in 2013.

The Bronco is manufactured in America and is current sold in the following markets worldwide:

North America

Continental Europe

Middle East

South Korea

Ford also has plans to bring the Bronco to certain markets in South America in the near future.

A Chinese variant is also on the way for 2024, where it is marketed more as a luxury off-roader. (However the Chinese variant will not be built in America, and instead will be China with the help of Chinese automobile manufacturer JMC alongside the Asian variant of the Ranger and Ford Everest. Ford owns a ~30% stake in JMC.)

Glad to see the Bronco is seeing some worldwide attention... but it blows my mind they haven't done a right-hand drive variant of the Bronco for the Australian and South African markets yet. Seems like the perfect place to launch the Bronco.

That's impossible....it's a TRUCK!

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Laura, Deano Bronc

Feb 03, 2024

I don't know what the criteria is for selection, but the Bronco is mostly a reskinned Ranger. Nothing unique about it.

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Feb 03, 2024

Bronco V-8
I don't know what the criteria is for selection, but the Bronco is mostly a reskinned Ranger. Nothing unique about it.

Don’t know what you’re looking at…

615_Bronco, Laura

Feb 03, 2024

extra toasty
Don’t know what you’re looking at…

Take the body off and its all Ranger parts.

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Feb 04, 2024

Funny.... Ranger looks to have an entirely different rear axle and track bar. Frame and suspension mounting points look entirely different front and rear. Even lower A arms do not look interchangeable....

But I am just looking at the pics and do not have the actual specifications... I am assuming you must have seen those.

Roughstock11, Kenneth

Feb 04, 2024

Thanks for sharing @RagnarKon - I learned something today!

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Roughstock11, Deano Bronc

Feb 04, 2024

Bronco V-8
I don't know what the criteria is for selection, but the Bronco is mostly a reskinned Ranger. Nothing unique about it.

You are wrong, the Ranger is a de skinned Bronco!🤣

615_Bronco, Bluestreak57

Feb 04, 2024

Regardless of WHAT the Bronco is, I'm glad to hear it's getting attention (if nothing else, in the form of a nomination). 😁

Chris here. I drive a Velocity Blue 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands with Sasquatch, Lux, a 2.7L V6, and an automatic transmission. It’s fun.

Bluestreak57, Chief Ron

Feb 04, 2024

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It seems to be getting rave reviews from both consumers and analysts. Heck, my insurance went down in price when I got the Bronco vs my pickup truck. But a win would get it the attention it deserves.

Bluestreak57, Chief Ron

Feb 05, 2024

#11

So if it wins, will they send owners participation medals? 🏆

615_Bronco, Chief Ron

Feb 05, 2024

#12

It is great just to be nominated.

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Feb 05, 2024

#13

Snuffy
It seems to be getting rave reviews from both consumers and analysts. Heck, my insurance went down in price when I got the Bronco vs my pickup truck. But a win would get it the attention it deserves.

what are you paying? the quote I got was the same as a pickup. 194/month

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Feb 06, 2024

#14

Is the $194 a month for just the Bronco?

Feb 06, 2024

#15

TK1215
Is the $194 a month for just the Bronco?

Must have the earthquake and Volcano riders.

Chief Ron, PSUTE

Feb 06, 2024

#16

Unicorn
Must have the earthquake and Volcano riders.

I was gonna say, my combined for 4 cars and my house is around $260 a month

Chief Ron, PSUTE

Feb 06, 2024

#17

TK1215
I was gonna say, my combined for 4 cars and my house is around $260 a month

age, driving record, where you live all are factors. I know that if I were to move to certain cities my insurance would double, same driver, same vehicle. Hard to compare insurance between neighbors let alone across the country.

Chief Ron, RobWTx

Feb 06, 2024

#18

TK1215
Is the $194 a month for just the Bronco?

Just the Bronco. My record is spotless, no accidents in almost 50 years and have the lowest rate you can get.I don't get it, I can insure a Mustang cheaper.
100/300, comp, glass, collison

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Feb 07, 2024

#19

Bronco V-8
Just the Bronco. My record is spotless, no accidents in almost 50 years and have the lowest rate you can get.I don't get it, I can insure a Mustang cheaper.
100/300, comp, glass, collison

Wow that is crazy!

Chief Ron, Unicorn

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