Overview
- Ford Australia confirmed the Bronco Basecamp will join its lineup and arrive in the second half of 2027 as a China-built model produced by JMC.
- The company will sell only an extended‑range electric vehicle (EREV) here using a 1.5‑litre petrol engine as a generator paired with dual electric motors to provide all‑wheel drive.
- Ford said the Australian model will get a larger 49.9 kWh battery than the Chinese car and quoted a combined driving range of about 800–900 km, while exact electric‑only range, power outputs and towing rating remain unconfirmed.
- Local engineering teams are re‑tuning suspension and advanced driver assistance systems at the You Yangs proving ground to meet Australian conditions and target five‑star ANCAP/Euro NCAP safety requirements.
- Ford presents the Basecamp as an adventure‑focused offer with features like a pop‑up roof, a ‘Wild Kitchen’ tailgate, fold‑flat seats for an inflatable mattress and up to 6.6 kW Pro Power Onboard, and positions the launch as part of a wider push to broaden its model range by 2030.