Test Drive!! Had my first opportunity to test drive a Badlands Bronco at Hardy Ford this morning. They are providing 30 minute test drives for current order holders at the dealership. It was a 2.3L, nonSas, and had no upgraded packages.
My impressions. First, the 8" screen is big enough for me. The 12" maybe nice for off roading, but for every day driving it'd be overkill for me. Second, at highway speeds the interior is pretty quiet. Not as much road noise as I expected. Third, the stock radio was plenty loud enough (with windows and top up). Fourth, and probably the only negative was that the 2.3 lagged in acceleration when starting from a stop. Several times I had higher RPMs than I am use to whengetting it up to speed. I can only imagine its lag with 35" tires. I am glad I am going with the 2.7L. However...once at highway speeds the Bronco feels comfortable. I was driving above speed limit the entire time and it didn't feel like it. Fifth, Marine Grade Vinyl was soft to the touch and very comfortable, i think I'd prefer it over leather honestly. Sixth and final, my order was an AMB, so I'll need to change my color for MY22. I was impressed with the Cyber Orange. Yes, it looks slightly like school bus yellow BUT the metal flakes really sets it off. If you haven't seen one yet in person you need to. This may be my new color.
Next weekend is Las Vegas Off-Roadeo for me, so I didn't play with swaybar, differentials or GOAT modes today. I figured I'd leave it for the trails...
Let me know if you have any questions about my experience. Even though it's most likely next summer before I see my Bronco, I am excited as ever!! Thanks to Hardy Ford and Alison for the test drive!!
My impressions. First, the 8" screen is big enough for me. The 12" maybe nice for off roading, but for every day driving it'd be overkill for me. Second, at highway speeds the interior is pretty quiet. Not as much road noise as I expected. Third, the stock radio was plenty loud enough (with windows and top up). Fourth, and probably the only negative was that the 2.3 lagged in acceleration when starting from a stop. Several times I had higher RPMs than I am use to whengetting it up to speed. I can only imagine its lag with 35" tires. I am glad I am going with the 2.7L. However...once at highway speeds the Bronco feels comfortable. I was driving above speed limit the entire time and it didn't feel like it. Fifth, Marine Grade Vinyl was soft to the touch and very comfortable, i think I'd prefer it over leather honestly. Sixth and final, my order was an AMB, so I'll need to change my color for MY22. I was impressed with the Cyber Orange. Yes, it looks slightly like school bus yellow BUT the metal flakes really sets it off. If you haven't seen one yet in person you need to. This may be my new color.
Next weekend is Las Vegas Off-Roadeo for me, so I didn't play with swaybar, differentials or GOAT modes today. I figured I'd leave it for the trails...
Let me know if you have any questions about my experience. Even though it's most likely next summer before I see my Bronco, I am excited as ever!! Thanks to Hardy Ford and Alison for the test drive!!
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