Overview
- Multiple outlets cite Autoweek insiders who say Lincoln is developing a rugged SUV on Bronco/Ranger underpinnings with a tentative 2029–2031 timeline.
- Coverage frames the rumored vehicle as a competitor to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Land Rover Defender, with design cues reportedly closer to a smaller Navigator.
- Reports differ on whether it would ride on today’s T6 hardware or align with the next Bronco update expected around the 2031 model year.
- Speculation points to potential use of the Bronco Raptor’s twin-turbo V6 or a hybrid option, though no powertrain details are confirmed.
- Autoweek suggests the project could affect the future of the China-built Nautilus, which faces U.S. tariff exposure, but Lincoln has not outlined any lineup changes.