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Below is my comparison of the two models After driving the 2.3L MT badlands for almost a year and having driven the raptor for the last 2 weeks
Engine: although badlands 4 cylinder is significantly down on power compared with the raptor, it is by no means slow, feels peppy and never left me wanting for more power. On the other hand Iām somewhat disappointed by raptor acceleration at this price point, given that it shares the same engine with the f-150 raptor.
Transmission: raptors 10speeds transmission is quick, and manual snappy shifts are awesome but the sheer number of gears to choose from doesnāt make it fun in city driving in manual application.
Sound: raptor sounds very much like the f150 raptor. Much sportier than the badlands
Driving dynamics: this is where the raptor Truly shines even in street driving. The truck feels planted, even in relatively high speed corners. The same bumps that upset the badlands are barely noticeable on the raptor. Pushing the truck in corners is fun and confidence inspiring. The badlands drives similar to a Jeep wrangler where as the bronco has a much more plush ride when needed and controlled dynamics through the corners. Driving comfort is easily on par with ānormalā SUVs in daily application.
Mpg: same driver, same route, badlands on 35s, and raptor on 37s.
Badlands averaged 14.5 mpg
Raptor 13.5 mpg.
Interior design: raptor leather seats, dash stitching, gauge cluster, in my opinion are suited for a vehicle at this price point. The fit and finish is comparable to my wifeās Audi etron gt, and Atleast ro my eyes it looks fantastic. On the other hand, any other trim bronco interior is down right terrible. The guage cluster lesser trims is awful, the seats in wildtrackā¦. Loss for wordsā¦ The interior on its own is atleast worth 10k-15k. upgrade. I canāt fathom how ford got this so wrong. Wrangler rubicon interior fit and finish is awesome and exciting area to spend time in where as you canāt wait to get out of the bronco, look at the exterior and remind yourself of why you chose to buy this truck.
Exterior design: Slight edge to the raptor. Both models look good. I was somewhat shocked when my coworkers didnot even notice it is a different truck, where as to us enthusiasts the differences are glaringly obvious.
Value: hands down Badlands. My Badlands MSRP was 48k. The bronco MSRP is exactly double at 96k. It is easily worth 20-25k more ( close to original msrp) but is significantly overpriced at this price point. Shock and disbelief is the common reaction of bystanders when they inquire about price.
Final thoughts: Bronco raptor is no doubt a special vehicle. With that said there is absolutely no reason for it to commands a 6 figure price tag without some version of v8 like the raptor R. A 5.0 cayote engine would have been superb and worth the money at this price point.
I believe the 37 tires are too big for this vehicle. I would have been happier with 35s on city driving, better gas mileage, quicker acceleration etc
Ford redesigned most body panels for raptor trim and I wish they didnāt stop at the removable top. I donāt think a raptor needs a removable top. A solid welded to chassis top not only would have looked more unique and purpose built, but it would have solved the major gripe with every bronco that is wind noise
Engine: although badlands 4 cylinder is significantly down on power compared with the raptor, it is by no means slow, feels peppy and never left me wanting for more power. On the other hand Iām somewhat disappointed by raptor acceleration at this price point, given that it shares the same engine with the f-150 raptor.
Transmission: raptors 10speeds transmission is quick, and manual snappy shifts are awesome but the sheer number of gears to choose from doesnāt make it fun in city driving in manual application.
Sound: raptor sounds very much like the f150 raptor. Much sportier than the badlands
Driving dynamics: this is where the raptor Truly shines even in street driving. The truck feels planted, even in relatively high speed corners. The same bumps that upset the badlands are barely noticeable on the raptor. Pushing the truck in corners is fun and confidence inspiring. The badlands drives similar to a Jeep wrangler where as the bronco has a much more plush ride when needed and controlled dynamics through the corners. Driving comfort is easily on par with ānormalā SUVs in daily application.
Mpg: same driver, same route, badlands on 35s, and raptor on 37s.
Badlands averaged 14.5 mpg
Raptor 13.5 mpg.
Interior design: raptor leather seats, dash stitching, gauge cluster, in my opinion are suited for a vehicle at this price point. The fit and finish is comparable to my wifeās Audi etron gt, and Atleast ro my eyes it looks fantastic. On the other hand, any other trim bronco interior is down right terrible. The guage cluster lesser trims is awful, the seats in wildtrackā¦. Loss for wordsā¦ The interior on its own is atleast worth 10k-15k. upgrade. I canāt fathom how ford got this so wrong. Wrangler rubicon interior fit and finish is awesome and exciting area to spend time in where as you canāt wait to get out of the bronco, look at the exterior and remind yourself of why you chose to buy this truck.
Exterior design: Slight edge to the raptor. Both models look good. I was somewhat shocked when my coworkers didnot even notice it is a different truck, where as to us enthusiasts the differences are glaringly obvious.
Value: hands down Badlands. My Badlands MSRP was 48k. The bronco MSRP is exactly double at 96k. It is easily worth 20-25k more ( close to original msrp) but is significantly overpriced at this price point. Shock and disbelief is the common reaction of bystanders when they inquire about price.
Final thoughts: Bronco raptor is no doubt a special vehicle. With that said there is absolutely no reason for it to commands a 6 figure price tag without some version of v8 like the raptor R. A 5.0 cayote engine would have been superb and worth the money at this price point.
I believe the 37 tires are too big for this vehicle. I would have been happier with 35s on city driving, better gas mileage, quicker acceleration etc
Ford redesigned most body panels for raptor trim and I wish they didnāt stop at the removable top. I donāt think a raptor needs a removable top. A solid welded to chassis top not only would have looked more unique and purpose built, but it would have solved the major gripe with every bronco that is wind noise
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