This exactly. It's one of the things not brought up in a lot of the talk about the Advanced transfer case. Manual, 4.46, and the Advanced transfer case give the second best crawl ratio of any other model. Badlands 7MT (and ManSquatch) gives the best, BD 7MT with the 4a is the next best thing...
I just ran out to my garage to get this picture. It shows the upper and lower portion of the AGS and the stock intercooler off of my Fusion. The intercooler sits behind the AGS from the factory as well. Just to give you an idea of how Ford does it on other products.
If the AGS are like they were on my FoST and Fusion, they are behind the crash bar directly in front of the radiator. The grilles should be the same. The AGS have a shroud that directs air to the radiator when open and supports the slats that open and close using a small motor at the bottom of...
The only thing I could think of that might drive you to BD over BB with your intended use is the Advanced t-case is available on BD and not BB, without Sasquatch. It's up to you to decide if 4A is necessary for those conditions to you.
BD, BB, and OBX all come with 32 tires. It's just packaging options. It's just how manufacturers do it. More options on higher/more expensive trims.
I don't think a lot of people realize how crazy and awesome it is to be able to get BaseSquatch. Allowing that amount of equipment on the entry...
B&P also shows you can get the advanced transfer case without Sasquatch on Black Diamond. I was all about BB until I couldn't get mid with the manual. Now, I'm Black Diamond with the transfer case for $795. Also, I LOVE the Black Diamond wheels.
Because these can be added to the purchase and financed with the vehicle. Your average buyer doesn't look at total cost. They look at their total payment. $1800 financed for 5-6 years with a loan looks like a smaller amount with a monthly payment that only bumps up a little than paying $1400 up...
My only complaint in all of this is not being able to get mid and 7MT on anything except Badlands. My heart was set on BB 2 door, 7MT, with Mid and rear locker. That's all I wanted...
Right? I understand people are dying for actual prices, packages and options for everything, and we're getting concepts before B&P, but these should be viewed kind of like Jeep's Safari concepts. People aren't losing their minds over those not being produced.