Ford is reportedly working on a Lincoln SUV built on the Ford Bronco's body-on-frame architecture, with arrival now pointed to calendar year 2029 or 2030. The model would be aimed at the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Lexus GX, and Land Rover Defender, giving Lincoln a rugged option that its lineup does not currently have.
Lincoln recently announced plans to discontinue the Corsair, and after the 2026 model year its lineup will consist of Nautilus, Aviator, and Navigator. That leaves the brand with fewer choices at the lower end of its range, while the new Ford Bronco-based SUV would sit in a different lane and would not directly replace the Corsair.
Ford Bronco platform
The reported Lincoln would use the Ford Bronco's body-on-frame setup, a structure tied to more demanding off-road use than the car-based architecture found in many SUV models. Ford is said to be planning a quieter and more luxurious version than its Ford counterpart, without removable doors or roof panels.
That combination points to a vehicle that would keep the Bronco's hardware-based toughness while pushing Lincoln further into the luxury off-road segment. The article says Lincoln currently lacks a rugged, lifestyle-focused model with genuine off-road capability, even as buyers have shown they will pay for vehicles in that category.
Lincoln pricing target
The article places the likely starting point around the $68,000 opening price of the Lexus GX. It also notes that the current Ford Bronco starts around $56,000, which gives Lincoln room to add premium equipment and still remain below the larger luxury SUV tier.
Powertrain choices are still being framed around Ford's existing and developing technology. The most obvious candidate is the 3.0-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6, with a 2.0-liter turbo-four-based hybrid as a possible option and an extended-range electric vehicle setup also under discussion.
By the end
Ford is already working on range-extender technology, and the Bronco itself is expected to undergo a complete ground-up makeover by the end of the decade. If Lincoln proceeds, the new SUV would arrive into a market where the brand has fewer models than before and a clearer need for a premium off-road entry that can carry a higher price.
The practical question for shoppers is not whether Lincoln needs another SUV, but whether Ford turns this reported plan into a production program. If it does, the new model would give Lincoln a single flagship-style entry for buyers who want Bronco capability with a more upscale finish.
