My Cactus Gray Big Bend just delivered. First pics & early impressions

[unfortunate]

Just got these pics in from my salesman... she has arrived safely! I'll add more pics once I get her home later today. Let me know if you have any requests!

Big Bend 4 door
2.3L Auto
MIC roof
Mid Package
Signature Lights

7/13 9:45pm reservation
6/21 build week
6/24 blend date
6/25 gate release
6/28 left MAP via convoy
6/29 delivered to my dealer

UPDATE:

Crappy driveway pics but here she is!


Early impressions:

- Has that bank vault feel like a F-150. Solid and substantial.

- Rides REALLY nice. Shook it around a bit out in the woods just to see what she can do. Incredibly surefooted. Much more confident feeling than other off roaders I've been in.


- I know it's a learning transmission but it hunts for gears quite a bit. I'm assuming that will calm down soon as we get used to eachother.


- Hate the auto start/stop. I've just been turning it off at startup, the button is easy.


- The interior is solid and super comfortable.


- Don't be in a hurry to get out of a parking lot with it! Lots of questions and pictures.


Overall? This thing is a damn home run. The engineers, designers, and awesome crew at MAP absolutely nailed it.

UPDATE 2:
After the baby went to bed, we left the kids home, popped the front panels off, and hit some of the back roads. Roof operation is SO easy and well thought out, with tactile feedback when a latch is fully opened or closed.

55 miles an hour on a country road with all that open air was absolutely perfect, and damnnear spiritual.

Care to take pics of with the fog lights on? I’m curious if it’s yellow or same LED blue as headlights. Also the switch for it?

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[PittShawn]

Just got these pics in from my salesman... she has arrived safely! I'll add more pics once I get her home later today. Let me know if you have any requests!

Big Bend 4 door
2.3L Auto
MIC roof
Mid Package
Signature Lights

7/13 9:45pm reservation
6/21 build week
6/24 blend date
6/25 gate release
6/28 left MAP via convoy
6/29 delivered to my dealer

UPDATE:

Crappy driveway pics but here she is!


Early impressions:

- Has that bank vault feel like a F-150. Solid and substantial.

- Rides REALLY nice. Shook it around a bit out in the woods just to see what she can do. Incredibly surefooted. Much more confident feeling than other off roaders I've been in.


- I know it's a learning transmission but it hunts for gears quite a bit. I'm assuming that will calm down soon as we get used to eachother.


- Hate the auto start/stop. I've just been turning it off at startup, the button is easy.


- The interior is solid and super comfortable.


- Don't be in a hurry to get out of a parking lot with it! Lots of questions and pictures.


Overall? This thing is a damn home run. The engineers, designers, and awesome crew at MAP absolutely nailed it.

UPDATE 2:
After the baby went to bed, we left the kids home, popped the front panels off, and hit some of the back roads. Roof operation is SO easy and well thought out, with tactile feedback when a latch is fully opened or closed.

55 miles an hour on a country road with all that open air was absolutely perfect, and damnnear spiritual.

The most deserved early delivery on the planet!

 

[PREMiERdrum]

Care to take pics of with the fog lights on? I’m curious if it’s yellow or same LED blue as headlights. Also the switch for it?

You can see them here, they match the cool white color temperature of the headlights. There isn't a dedicated switch, you push in the headlight selector to turn the fogs on and off.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

Drumkit in a Bronco!

 

[unfortunate]

You can see them here, they match the cool white color temperature of the headlights. There isn't a dedicated switch, you push in the headlight selector to turn the fogs on and off.

Thanks!

 

[PREMiERdrum]

Drumkit in a Bronco!

Just finished setting up, all this gear was packed in the rig with room for at least 2 other people.

 

[Tricky Nick]

Ross is famous, but we already knew that...

https://www.thedrive.com/news/41405/dad-of-four-trades-in-ford-flex-with-188000-miles-for-new-bronco

 

[robela2]

Here's a shot of our BB we picked up yesterday! So much fun!

 

[robela2]

Here's a shot of our BB we picked up yesterday! So much fun!

2.7
mid-package
tow package
rock rails "on order"

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Ross is famous, but we already knew that...

https://www.thedrive.com/news/41405/dad-of-four-trades-in-ford-flex-with-188000-miles-for-new-bronco

From the article:
“On road, even at speed, it really surprised me,” Musick says. “This thing tracks so well at highway speed and it’s easy to drive. I’m used to compensating for the wind and body roll with the Flex; it’s about learning when to pull your foot up a little in the turn and the Bronco feels just as well controlled.”

I just test drove a mannequin Bronco yesterday and noticed the same thing.... these things are rock solid stable!!!

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/the-best-photo-on-b6g.18786/#post-677590

 

[mcdoogs]

I love that the first 4 photos from the salesperson are from the same camera, probably in the same <30 minute time frame, and cactus grey looks different in each and every picture.

 

[Colorado buff]

Absolutely stunning work!

Agreed ! Fantastic video.

 

[Lovecato]

Just got these pics in from my salesman... she has arrived safely! I'll add more pics once I get her home later today. Let me know if you have any requests!

Big Bend 4 door
2.3L Auto
MIC roof
Mid Package
Signature Lights

7/13 9:45pm reservation
6/21 build week
6/24 blend date
6/25 gate release
6/28 left MAP via convoy
6/29 delivered to my dealer

UPDATE:

Crappy driveway pics but here she is!


Early impressions:

- Has that bank vault feel like a F-150. Solid and substantial.

- Rides REALLY nice. Shook it around a bit out in the woods just to see what she can do. Incredibly surefooted. Much more confident feeling than other off roaders I've been in.


- I know it's a learning transmission but it hunts for gears quite a bit. I'm assuming that will calm down soon as we get used to eachother.


- Hate the auto start/stop. I've just been turning it off at startup, the button is easy.


- The interior is solid and super comfortable.


- Don't be in a hurry to get out of a parking lot with it! Lots of questions and pictures.


Overall? This thing is a damn home run. The engineers, designers, and awesome crew at MAP absolutely nailed it.

UPDATE 2:
After the baby went to bed, we left the kids home, popped the front panels off, and hit some of the back roads. Roof operation is SO easy and well thought out, with tactile feedback when a latch is fully opened or closed.

55 miles an hour on a country road with all that open air was absolutely perfect, and damnnear spiritual.

Congrats to you! Thanks fir putting your reservation date! Similar car but my date is 8/2/2020… hopefully notified soon!

 

[Bronco mama]

Just got these pics in from my salesman... she has arrived safely! I'll add more pics once I get her home later today. Let me know if you have any requests!

Big Bend 4 door
2.3L Auto
MIC roof
Mid Package
Signature Lights

7/13 9:45pm reservation
6/21 build week
6/24 blend date
6/25 gate release
6/28 left MAP via convoy
6/29 delivered to my dealer

UPDATE:

Crappy driveway pics but here she is!


Early impressions:

- Has that bank vault feel like a F-150. Solid and substantial.

- Rides REALLY nice. Shook it around a bit out in the woods just to see what she can do. Incredibly surefooted. Much more confident feeling than other off roaders I've been in.


- I know it's a learning transmission but it hunts for gears quite a bit. I'm assuming that will calm down soon as we get used to eachother.


- Hate the auto start/stop. I've just been turning it off at startup, the button is easy.


- The interior is solid and super comfortable.


- Don't be in a hurry to get out of a parking lot with it! Lots of questions and pictures.


Overall? This thing is a damn home run. The engineers, designers, and awesome crew at MAP absolutely nailed it.

UPDATE 2:
After the baby went to bed, we left the kids home, popped the front panels off, and hit some of the back roads. Roof operation is SO easy and well thought out, with tactile feedback when a latch is fully opened or closed.

55 miles an hour on a country road with all that open air was absolutely perfect, and damnnear spiritual.

Congratulations on the new baby!!! Is it a boy or girl??? Nice pic of you two

 

[Axe]

Just finished setting up, all this gear was packed in the rig with room for at least 2 other people.

Beautiful kit! 18x22 kick?

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