Excellent observation. Understand, a capable Badlands Bronco Sport can do may of the things that are sure to get you hooked. It is an entry level drug.
We'll see you in here one way or another.
UPDATE: OEM INSTALLED HOOD BUG ROCK DEFLECTOR UPDATE
(Sharing to this thread)
- 3 windshields for the first 38K Miles.
- Installed the OEM hood deflector at 38K Miles
- Now 125K Miles and have not had a crack since.
Some rock dings but nothing fatal. Drive to extreme locations with high highway...
UPDATE: OEM INSTALLED DEFLECTOR UPDATE
- 3 windshields for the first 38K Miles.
- Installed the hood deflector at 38K Miles
- Now 125K Miles and have not had a crack since.
Some rock dings but nothing fatal.
Drive to extreme locations with high highway miles in between.
I am not sure if it is...
I will tell you having had CJ-5 and XJ, ZJ and other 4X4 vehicles for family and off road, this has been the most enjoyable off road capable vehicle I have owned.
It has its noise foibles but arguably out performs most of the comparable stock vehicles in its class.
But I will also fully admit...
Yes, it is a loud brick.
Most of us in here would not try to gaslight you.
if youre just cruising in town and highway, don't pick a Badlands and spec road tires vs AT/MT.
Hi all. Sorry I'm late.
Badlands = Noisy = Yes
SAS = Louder than Non Sas
Have Original Soft Top 33" AT3 Falkens = Noisier
Full disclosure: Some folks hate it.
Have gotten used to it because functionality once at the nasty destinations is so excellent that the experience far outweigh the...
Overhead handles for passengers to entry - exit
Cup holders in the door and rear seats
Ikon Shocks - Far Smoother and fluid travel than stock (non-Sas) on uneven surfaces and road
Sound system - the OEM on our 2021 was embarrassingly bad
Best Investment Surprise = Falken AT-3W's for traction...
Brilliant piece. Thanks much.
Do you break out in hives on paved roads?
Sadly, Wisconsin has worked hard to pave most roads in support of ag. Helps economy so hard to argue… and yet…
Since '21, I have had 3 Windshields in 2 Years then installed the Hood Deflector and,...well, not going to type to avoid any sort of jinx it but....
still at 3...