Which Ford vehicle was introduced in 1965 as the company’s first SUV?

The Ford Bronco was introduced in 1965 as Ford Motor Company’s first SUV.

Ford developed the Bronco to compete with compact four-wheel-drive vehicles such as the Jeep CJ and International Harvester Scout. The original model was offered in several body styles, including a two-door wagon, a roadster, and a pickup-style body. It was designed for both off-road use and everyday driving.

The first-generation Bronco used a separate frame and a short wheelbase, giving it maneuverability on rough trails. Ford marketed it with both four-cylinder and six-cylinder engine choices, while later versions gained more powerful engines and additional equipment.

The Bronco name disappeared from Ford’s lineup after 1996, but Ford revived it for the 2021 model year as a dedicated off-road SUV. It is sometimes confused with the smaller Bronco Sport, which is a separate model based on a different vehicle platform.