Might want to check here on the Black Diamond:
https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco/2021/models/bronco-black-diamond/
https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco/2021/models/bronco-black-diamond/
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I just can't bring myself to care about GOAT modes. I'll be flipping my own switches and managing my own pedals because that's how I am, I don't want a car that does all the work for me. If I can do this in on an open diff with ~60HP/TQ, I just don't see myself needing more GOAT modes, and even if I have them, I don't see myself using them.Badlands has slightly different GOAT modes, the rock rails aren't clear on BD, sway bar disconnect, LED headlights, options for the higher equipment packages. With Sasquatch I believe the suspension is going to be the same for both BD and BL. The price difference is 2,655 by my calculation.
Also I think Badlands is lowest trim that lets you do Mid-tier package with Manual Transmission, for those that care.
For me I want the higher tier equipment packages than mid, also like the LED headlights.
NGL, I do actually think the 360 degree camera thing is cool, but it's hardly a priority. I care about ACC and sway bar disco, but you're right, that is a lot of money to spend on those two features-- money that could instead be put toward a 2.7L engine, a winch, etc.I was / am in the same boat. I could care less / use the front sway bar or even the lighting. I only wanted the adaptive cruise control. In the end, it would cost over an additional $10k to get BL with Lux vs. BD with Mid, after taxes. So, leaning towards giving up on adaptive - which is a shame. Ford should consider safety functions not be buried in discretionary items and offered to all those that want them, really. Seems like greed>safety and not a very good image, really.
Yeah, I'm not listing it as a selling point necessarily just a technical difference between the two trims.I just can't bring myself to care about GOAT modes. I'll be flipping my own switches and managing my own pedals because that's how I am, I don't want a car that does all the work for me. If I can do this in on an open diff with ~60HP/TQ, I just don't see myself needing more GOAT modes, and even if I have them, I don't see myself using them.
I agree on the better grill on the Black Diamond. It is just a tougher looking truck from the front. I also like the interior better.My justification for BD over BL..
-Nicer grille IMO. Like the design more and don’t like the signature lights.
-Not a fan of the stock BL wheels. And the upgrades look similar to the Sasquatch wheels that everyone will have. Steelies are kinda funky, but they’re growing on me.
-Blue accent interior over orange. Better for me because I’ll be getting VB, so it will match better.
-Don’t have a need for the high package, so wouldn’t be getting that anyways in the BL.
So the only things I’ll regret not having is 33 inch tires and I think LED taillights which really isn’t a big deal.
So personally, I think the BD is nicer and works out better for me.
Might want to check here on the Black Diamond:Shutters are not on BD either. That is on the outer banks.
Might want to check here on the Black Diamond:
https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco/2021/models/bronco-black-diamond/
The BL comes standard with "active grille shutters"ooo lookie there. Sure enough it says the BD has them. But why it would be in the cheap BD and not on the higher $$ BL is strange.
I’m gonna think this is another rockstar oopsie. But you are correct it says it officially.
I myself will not be surprised to see it change.
I have honestly bounced back and forth on these two trim levels at least a half dozen times and am currently settled on BL squatched.I agree on the better grill on the Black Diamond. It is just a tougher looking truck from the front. I also like the interior better.
I am still torn. I would like the SB Disconnect and the 360 degree camera....but I am basically in for another $5-7k with Badlands if I go that route. I like the looks of the BD better, and am going Squatch no matter what. It's a tough call.
Have a 14 lc. Never use the cameras. Or turn assistI just can't bring myself to care about GOAT modes. I'll be flipping my own switches and managing my own pedals because that's how I am, I don't want a car that does all the work for me. If I can do this in on an open diff with ~60HP/TQ, I just don't see myself needing more GOAT modes, and even if I have them, I don't see myself using them.
NGL, I do actually think the 360 degree camera thing is cool, but it's hardly a priority. I care about ACC and sway bar disco, but you're right, that is a lot of money to spend on those two features-- money that could instead be put toward a 2.7L engine, a winch, etc.