Which came first Bronco Sport or Slate?

[Dreadnought]

There’s some resemblance in the front view of the little Bronco and the Slate. I don’t think it’s enough to disrupt but the big 3 aren’t known for playing nice. Anyone know which was registered ( trademarked, copyrighted, whatever) first?

 

[ElectricShitbox]

When I first saw the Slate, I thought it looked so much like a Bronco Sport that the Slate must be what Ford Skunkworks was working on, and they would "claim it" after they saw a positive reaction. That wasn't the case, but I see where you're coming from.

I mean, the Bronco Sport has been out since 2021, so I don't actually understand the purpose of your question, but I see the resemblance.

 

[GaRailroader]

Do you remember in the 1990s there was a Mitsubishi that looked more like a BMW front end then an actual BMW? I don’t think Mitsubishi got in trouble for copying the likeness of BMW for their car. I don’t recall the model of the Mitsubishi.

 

[YDR37]

I mean, the Bronco Sport has been out since 2021 ...

The first Bronco Sports were assigned to the 2021 model year, but deliveries actually started in November 2020. And obviously it was in development for at least a few years before that.

 

[Driven5]

It's not just Slate to baby-Bronco. Lots of vehicles share vague resemblances with each other. I am not aware of anything defensible about generically retro truck/SUV styling with classically round headlights.

 

[E90400K]

I would say the Slate actually looks closer to the Gen6 Bronco rather than the Bronco Sport. The Bronco Gen6 is obviously a Retromod of the Gen1 Bronco that dates back to 1966, of which FoMoCo has trademark.

Both the Bronco and Bronco Sport significantly predate the Slate by at least 5 or even 6 years. Actual trademarks probably before that I'd bet.

Copyrights only apply to written works.

 

[beatle]

Do you remember in the 1990s there was a Mitsubishi that looked more like a BMW front end then an actual BMW? I don’t think Mitsubishi got in trouble for copying the likeness of BMW for their car. I don’t recall the model of the Mitsubishi.

Mitsubishi Galant?

I also don't think BMW actually sued them. I remember the Galant, but until you said something I never really thought "BMW" when I saw the front.

As for the Slate/Bronco, I guess there's some similarity, but it also didn't jump out at me. They both have round headlights and a sort-of similar grille, but the Slate is a cleaner design and the front end doesn't have that banana shape.

 

[GaRailroader]

Mitsubishi Galant?

I also don't think BMW actually sued them. I remember the Galant, but until you said something I never really thought "BMW" when I saw the front.

As for the Slate/Bronco, I guess there's some similarity, but it also didn't jump out at me. They both have round headlights and a sort-of similar grille, but the Slate is a cleaner design and the front end doesn't have that banana shape.

Found it. Mitsubishi Diamanté

 

[lyford]

I'm no expert, but if anything I think the Slate is channeling the spirit the 1960 International Scout...

https://blog.scoutmotors.com/scout-history-overview/

 

[JustChris]

Found it. Mitsubishi Diamanté

Lol. My dad had one of those. It was truly a POS.

 

[Dreadnought]

Slate operated in the shadows for awhile before they went public with anything. I was wondering if there was a potential for issues there.

 

[Dreadnought]

I'm no expert, but if anything I think the Slate is channeling the spirit the 1960 International Scout...

https://blog.scoutmotors.com/scout-history-overview/

 

[Dreadnought]

I had forgot about these. That is a good comparison

 

[sodamo]

Growing up I could id make, even a model way down the road. Todays vehicles are so similar I need to read the label.