# Upgraded Engine SUVs The PaxPower 2012 Ford Bronco V8 SUV Has Impressive Upgrades By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-07-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paxpower-2012-ford-bronco-v8-suv References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/paxpower-2021-ford-bronco-v8-suv/) & [paxpower](https://paxpower.com) The PaxPower 2012 Ford Bronco V8 SUV has been unveiled by the Houston-based brand as an upcoming [modified version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company) of the namesake vehicle that will be launching next year. The vehicle is fitted with a number of impressive upgrade including the V8 engine that is a major overhaul of the four and six-cylinder motor options that are available from Ford. The trend vehicle will deliver 400 horsepower along with Ford's [10-speed automatic transmission](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-f150-lobo) to deliver 90 more horsepower than what the vehicle is projected to launch with. The PaxPower 2012 Ford Bronco V8 SUV is expected to cost an additional amount starting at $30,000 on top of the cost of the vehicle itself to make it a modification option suited for serious drivers only. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upgraded Engine Suvs:** The trend of upgrading SUVs with more powerful engines, like the PaxPower 2012 Ford Bronco V8 SUV, provides an opportunity for automakers to cater to performance-focused consumers. - **Modified Vehicle Upgrades:** The trend of modifying vehicles, such as the PaxPower 2012 Ford Bronco V8 SUV, presents an opportunity for customization and aftermarket companies to offer unique performance enhancements. - **Powerful Engine Transmissions:** The trend of pairing powerful engines, like the V8 engine in the PaxPower 2012 Ford Bronco SUV, with advanced transmissions highlights the opportunity for transmission manufacturers to develop efficient, high-performance gearboxes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of upgraded engine SUVs, like the PaxPower 2012 Ford Bronco V8 SUV, by providing performance-focused vehicles and customization options. - **Aftermarket:** The aftermarket industry can cater to the trend of modified vehicle upgrades, such as the PaxPower 2012 Ford Bronco V8 SUV, by offering a wide range of performance enhancements and personalized modifications. - **Transmission Manufacturing:** The transmission manufacturing industry can seize the opportunity presented by the trend of powerful engine transmissions, like those in the PaxPower 2012 Ford Bronco SUV, by developing advanced gearboxes that can optimize performance and fuel efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Exclusive Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bronco-desert-racer.md) - [Expertly Tuned SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-ford-bronco-velociraptor.md) - [Sporty Exploration SUV Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-ford-bronco-sport-sasquatch.md) - [Racer-Honoring SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-ford-bronco-stroppe-special-edition-suv.md) - [Off-Road SUV Performance Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roush.md) - [Off-Road Desert Racer SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-bronco-dr.md) - [Sporty 60s-Style SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-bronco-sport-heritage-edition.md) - [Custom Off-Road Track SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-bronco-quadtrack-concept.md) - [Off-Road-Tuned SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-of-the-hammers-edition-bronco.md)