- Ford reportedly doubled production for a planned First Edition Bronco package, to 7,000 from 3,500.
- Reservations are already maxed out.
- The Bronco was wildly anticipated, but even Ford has been surprised by the surge of interest in the revived SUV, a nameplate that was launched in 1965 but discontinued in 1996.
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Ford’s long-awaited new Bronco is a hit. Hours after its debut last week, a deluge of customers trying to put down $100 reservation briefly crashed Ford’s website.
The new family of four-by-four SUVs is being offered in a trio of trims, with a wide range of available packages. One of those – the “First Edition” – was initially planned for 3,500 units, but according to Road & Track, Ford doubled that number.
Ford said that all First Edition reservations have been taken, but you can always configure another trim level. Business Insider’s Kristen Lee has provided a helpful guide.
At any rate, here’s a closer look at the Bronco First Edition, now one of the most exclusive new Fords: