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For those interested here are my quick thoughts after a month of City Driving. I ordered a 2-door base Sasquatch and took delivery last month. Here’s what I like, what I don’t and what I wished I had ordered instead.
The Good:
- Looks absolutely fantastic – it’s definitely a head turner, only vehicles comparable (IMHO) are the original Broncos, early Defenders & International Scouts. I was on the fence about Sasquatch & 35” tires being overkill on a 2-door, but everyone that’s seen it in person loves the look. So if you’re on the fence, personally I’d go Big (Foot).
- Handling is excellent, very tight turning radius, great on city streets and the highway. The short length of the 2-door allows you to fit into city parking spaces that are available because most other cars don’t fit.
- Interior design is great, well laid out and not too much plastic in my opinion. Ford Sync 4 system works well.
- Roof panels are crazy light and I question how long they are going to last. If you drop one it’s likely a goner. I get the benefits of going light, but Ford may have gone overboard here. Would have preferred something more substantial here even if it means another 5 or 6 lbs. per panel.
- Rear seat access could definitely be better. Wished the passenger seat rails extended a few inches forward which would make a noticeable difference in ease of access.
- Not going to harp about the MPG, I knew what I was buying & if this was really a concern of mine, I’d buy a Prius.
The Ugly:
- Blind spot! The truck sits up much higher than any car on the road, and the rear side windows on the MIC top are also slightly raised which makes checking blind spots on busy roads (such as the DC Beltway) a true Urban adventure. You can look over your shoulder and simply not see a low-slung car right next to you. If you’re doing a lot of driving on busy highways, I’d be putting the mid-package (with Blind spot monitoring) at the top of my list. This is the one item I wish I had ordered even though it would have meant going up a trim level.
But all in all it's great! I have a kid playing college basketball starting this fall and I'll be putting a lot of miles on it going from DC to games in Pennsylvania & Ohio, the Bronco should be perfect for what I need.
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