RUMOR: Would The All-new Ford "Baby Bronco" Be BEST Named The Ford Puma?

RUMOR: Would The All-new Ford
Ford appears to be preparing to resurrect the Puma badge, lodging a fresh global trademark application under that name for a future model that conceivably could be the upcoming compact SUV dubbed – in the absence of any official name – the Baby Bronco.
 
The company previously used the Puma name on a Fiesta-based small coupe made in Germany between 1997 and 2002, but as Ford is largely walking away from passenger cars, especially in North America, it is unlikely to be planning a new version of that slow-selling sportscar.
 
Lodged on October 26 by Ford Motor Company’s head office in Dearborn, Michigan, the trademark application specifically mentions “four-wheel drive vehicles and sports utility vehicles..."

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CANADIANCOMMENTSCANADIANCOMMENTS - 11/25/2018 11:37:48 AM
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Nope. Not a chance.


valhallakeyvalhallakey - 11/25/2018 11:55:23 AM
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Should be the Colt


atc98092atc98092 - 11/25/2018 3:34:02 PM
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Most likely Dodge still has that name locked down.


MDarringerMDarringer - 11/25/2018 5:16:21 PM
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With that foolish logic, let's name it the 911.


TomMTomM - 11/26/2018 6:35:29 AM
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May as well name it the Maverick -
If they name it the 911 - a name that cannot be trademarked - I don't think anyone but Matt would be fooled.


MDarringerMDarringer - 11/26/2018 8:52:56 AM
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@TomM Look up the word "impotent" because that is the nature of your attempts at a jab.


MDarringerMDarringer - 11/25/2018 12:36:26 PM
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Puma would be a strange choice given that Mercury was the sign of the cat Cougar/Lynx.


skytopskytop - 11/25/2018 12:58:57 PM
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How about the Ford 140?


TruthyTruthy - 11/25/2018 2:36:28 PM
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Colt works, but no need to not use the Puma name as Mercury no longer exist.


MDarringerMDarringer - 11/25/2018 2:46:45 PM
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So you'd be OK with a Chevy Delta 88 crossover?


greGARYous1greGARYous1 - 11/25/2018 2:40:45 PM
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If the rumor is true that Ford wants to make "Bronco" a sub-brand for off-road capable 4wd SUVs... Then is this the Bronco-Puma...?


MDarringerMDarringer - 11/25/2018 2:46:12 PM
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God let's hope not.


jeffgalljeffgall - 11/25/2018 3:28:52 PM
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Bronco II


MDarringerMDarringer - 11/25/2018 4:49:59 PM
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Dear God, no.


jeffgalljeffgall - 11/25/2018 9:04:58 PM
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You’re right, Bronco III would be more fitting.


TruthyTruthy - 11/25/2018 5:41:15 PM
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Fair point. Colt is more consistent.
Just not Kuga or Maverick. Pinto anyone?


MDarringerMDarringer - 11/25/2018 9:32:32 PM
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Why not "Charger"?


MrEEMrEE - 11/27/2018 8:30:20 PM
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How about Rodeo, or did Isuzu use that.
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