Are these spy shots of the 2020 Ford Bronco?

SPY SHOTS of a 2020 Ford Bronco surfaced overnight, or did they?

This cobbled together Ford that’s got you scratching your head is – most likely – a prototype of the new 2020 Ford Bronco undergoing testing, but the Frankenstein Ford is wearing a mismatch of body parts plucked from the Blue Oval garages.

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Snapped on the streets of Detroit, USA, it seems a Ranger extra cab body with a shortened cargo tub has been plonked on an Everest chassis – note it has a shorter wheelbase than the Ranger – and it’s wearing the Ranger Raptor’s BFG rubber.

What the images do reveal are impressive approach and departure angles, giving the test mule plenty of off-road credence.

The return of the Bronco was announced back at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but no details, specs or photos accompanied the announcement.

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Ford has since said the Bronco – to share a platform with the Australian-developed MY19 Ranger – wouldn’t be a rebadged Everest but an entirely unique vehicle.

Speculation is also rife the 2020 Bronco will also share the Ranger’s 2.3-litre/10-speed auto drivetrain, while whispers of a seven-speed manual have also surfaced. A hybrid version of the Bronco is also said to be in the works.

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The Ford Bronco was last seen at Ford dealerships in 1996, so it’s been quite a long wait for enthusiasts for the return of the iconic nameplate.

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