√2023 Ford Bronco Heritage Editions launched in the US, still a ‘no’ for Australia

Ford has gone retro with Heritage Edition variants of the Bronco four-wheel-drive and Bronco Sport mid-size SUV in the US – but both models remain left-hand-drive only, ruling them out for Australia for now.

Ford has revealed a line of Heritage Edition variants for its Bronco and Bronco Sport in the US, bringing retro styling influenced by the original off-roader.

Available for the Ford Bronco heavy-duty four-wheel-drive and its smaller Bronco Sport mid-size SUV sibling – based on the Ranger and Escape platforms respectively – the Heritage Editions are a throwback to the first Bronco launched in 1966.

The Bronco and Bronco Sport Heritage Edition variants are highlighted by exterior changes which include a two-tone paint job, a white roof, white wheels and a white grille with red lettering.

Powered by a 224kW, turbocharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, the Bronco Heritage Edition can be purchased with a seven-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission, both mated to an all-wheel-drive system.

Alongside a 50mm increase in front track width, full-size Bronco Heritage Edition variants are fitted with wider, squared-off wheel arches to give a more aggressive stance.

The Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Edition interior includes plaid cloth seats, a white instrument panel, red console badging and model-specific floor mats.

The smaller Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Edition is powered by a 135kW, turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, with drive sent to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The Bronco Sport Heritage Edition’s interior is equipped with plaid cloth seats, white accents plus a navy blue instrument panel and interior plastics.

In addition to the Heritage Edition variants, Ford has announced it will build 1966 examples each of the Bronco and Bronco Sport Heritage Limited Edition for US customers.

The Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited Edition is largely unchanged, gaining a more powerful 186kW, turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, ‘Bronco’ script badging on the front guards, larger 29-inch all-terrain off-road tyres, leather-trimmed seats and white door inserts.

Changes to the Ford Bronco Heritage Limited Edition include a 246kW, turbocharged 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, gloss black 17-inch wheels, a white front lip, ‘Bronco’ script badging plus leather and vinyl plaid front seats with white and red contrast stitching.

Due to go on sale later this year in the US, the Bronco Sport Heritage Edition will start at $US34,245 ($AU48,200) while the Heritage Limited starts at $US44,655 ($AU62,900) plus on-road costs.

The full-size Bronco Heritage Edition starts at $US44,305 ($AU62,400), as the Heritage Limited flagship model goes on sale from $US66,895 ($AU94,200) plus on-road costs.

Because the Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport have only been developed for left-hand drive markets, the models are currently not planned for Australian showrooms.

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