The 2021 Ford Bronco: This May (Or May Not) Be the Real Deal

Our take? We’re erring on the side of caution and declaring that this image is a well-done rendering, and not the real-life photographic work of some new-car spy. While the image depicts a warehouse or some kind of early-production prototype assembly facility, the Bronc that occupies the frame seems at least partially photoshopped. Where the windshield pillar meets the door mirror looks a little rough, to our eyes, as does the mirror itself, which has a little painted-on quality to it. Not only that, but the ostensibly matte-black plastic front fender (just behind the headlight) looks a little too glinty in the otherwise dour light of that industrial space.

If this is indeed a clever render, the originator of this image studied everything on the internet very, very closely, including spy photos of the alleged ultimate off-road version, the so-called Bronco Raptor. Look at the photos of that rig, and then look at the four-door Bronco seen here—the beadlock rims, gnarly tires, and general stance all match. We’ll find out for sure how accurate this image is when the Bronco debuts soon, though if the recent wellspring of Bronco leaks is any indication, we’ll likely see the real deal sooner than that.