Lincoln’s Luxury Off-Road Venture: A Potential Bronco-Based SUV?

Lincoln has long been known for its luxurious and refined vehicles, but a recent report suggests that the brand may be venturing into the off-road space. The rumor centers around a potential two-row Lincoln SUV that would ride on the Ford Bronco’s platform, codenamed T6. This news has left many in the automotive community speculating about the possibility of a luxury off-road vehicle from Lincoln.

While the Bronco’s platform may not be the most refined when it comes to ride quality and driving experience, there is precedence for luxury SUV buyers angling for a rough-and-tumble vibe. The Lexus GX, for example, has been a successful example of this, offering a luxurious and capable off-road vehicle. If Lincoln were to bring a Bronco-based SUV to production, copying what makes the GX so popular would be a safe aim.

The Lexus GX is a lot closer in price to where we’d expect a luxurious Bronco to land, too; if Lincoln aims at competition like the G-Wagen or Range Rover, it could quickly become a non-starter in price alone. After all, folks who can afford a G-Wagen or Range Rover are likely just going to buy one of those as opposed to a Bronco-based Lincoln.

We’re still years out from when the report suggests this Lincoln could become reality, so take everything with a grain of salt. However, now’s a good time to let Lincoln know if you’d want to buy such a vehicle. The Nautilus would be the likely sacrifice if this idea comes to life, being the only other two-row SUV in Lincoln’s lineup. We can’t say it would be mourned for too long.

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