Driving Sports TV buys a manual 2026 2-door! Off-road trail review

[BroncoBeachBuggy]

New detail I noticed. The '26 BL now has SAS flares with the 33s on non-SAS as opposed to previous standard flares. Helps for an upgrade to 35s or 37s. I noticed because I put SAS flares on when I went up to 33s on my BD. Allowed for my wheels to be out wider and still pass inspection for no poke no fun state. This new OEM one has the tires tucked in a bit. I went for 16" wheels for more sidewall offroad on the 33s. I know you can fit 35s on a non-SAS Bronco, but it would not give enough clearance offroad and I did not want to pay for a proper lift as 33s were fine for me. Really like the new Avalanche color.

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[Montana Bronco]

New detail I noticed. The '26 BL now has SAS flares with the 33s on non-SAS as opposed to previous standard flares. Helps for an upgrade to 35s or 37s. I noticed because I put SAS flares on when I went up to 33s on my BD. Allowed for my wheels to be out wider and still pass inspection for no poke no fun state. This new OEM one has the tires tucked in a bit. I went for 16" wheels for more sidewall offroad on the 33s. I know you can fit 35s on a non-SAS Bronco, but it would not give enough clearance offroad and I did not want to pay for a proper lift as 33s were fine for me. Really like the new Avalanche color.

They had to put the bigger flares on because the new Badlands wheels are +40 instead of +55.

 

[SHANUT]

I'm really jealous of the new proper gauges!!!

I have a 2023 and a 2025. The gauges suck in both of them. Just in different ways.

 

[Desmolicious]

I have a 2023 and a 2025. The gauges suck in both of them. Just in different ways.

yeah I don't like the gauges in my 25. They seem cartoon-ish. Other mfgs do a much better job. Is the 26 different?

 

[DALOLA]

I have a 2023 and a 2025. The gauges suck in both of them. Just in different ways.

Totally agree.... the information available is pretty good, but the execution & layout are pathetic. Was a 6-year-old in charge?? The Bronco meter design chief should be fired.

 

[Desmolicious]

I'd like to be able to see what gear I'm in all the time - not just in manual mode or when you overide with those buttons on the shift knob. Auto box of course.

 

[DALOLA]

I'd like to be able to see what gear I'm in all the time - not just in manual mode or when you overide with those buttons on the shift knob. Auto box of course.

All Ford had to do was copy/paste Select-Shift from the F-series, which is fantastic. But no, some F'ing moron decided he/she needed to justify his/her job, and F it up for the Bronco....

 

[C6ZZGT]

I enjoy Adam’s content on Driving Sports, he is truly a car guy and wants to test limits. He doesn’t pull any smoke and mirrors tricks and tries to show off the features in a real life setting rather than just explain them.

His videos on his Land Crusier really made me salivate over purchasing one used or leasing one 🫣 I’m glad he’s giving love to the 2dr 7mt community, I made a comment on his YT video already. Hoping he does some power and suspension mods as well, as he’s no stranger to adding Wildpeak tires on his vehicles. I expect those to come soon.

We went out with him awhile back.

 

[zyglyrox]

We went out with him awhile back.

Nice! I enjoyed this video, it was cool seeing him with other off-roaders!

 

[Phoenix Justice]

Good video, felt like I was watching Car & Driver.
I'd be disappointed Ford could'nt or would'nt at least match the correct vehicle to the dash visuals.

 

[EvilJim1971]

I'd like to be able to see what gear I'm in all the time - not just in manual mode or when you overide with those buttons on the shift knob. Auto box of course.

Mine shows.
All I have to do is push in the clutch and select the gear.

 

[Q1svt]

… great review and his reasoning why he chose those options.

Ford dealers don’t seem to understand and don’t stock Bronco’s like he spec’ed.

But I choose his options plus SAS for a 25 BL … not tippy w/ 35”

 

[Desmolicious]

We went out with him awhile back.

Is he really legs and torso proportionate?

 

[C6ZZGT]

Nice! I enjoyed this video, it was cool seeing him with other off-roaders!

Was a fun day

 

[SlowTrak]

Isn't also missing a button on the dash or are the manuals all like that?

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