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A bit! at least imo. Coming from a JK wrangler it feels bigger and higher up, for sure. I believe this may come from the hood being flatter and doesn't taper off and down like a Jeep. The trail sights are cool and helped me to know where the corners of the vehicle END, as far as width it kinda helped with the passenger side, the driver's side is obviously a bit easier to gage.I have not had the opportunity to drive the bronco yet. My question is, do the trail sights-or whatever they are called that are located on the left and right sides of the hood assist in your awareness of the bronco's width while driving? It sounds like some folks have a hard time knowing how much space they have or how far their fenders/front quarter panels extend.
I’m 5’1 and had no issues with front visibility when I test drove an OBX. The hood is pretty wide but the seats raise up high enough to give more than enough visibility imo. I actually had to lower the seat some initially. Hope you enjoy your test drive!!I'm 5' tall and concerned about front visibility. Will be test driving a Bronco tomorrow. Being able to see the hood is kinda important.
I just returned from the off-rodeo and found the trail sites helpful to gauge approximately where your outside edges are. The cameras on the 12 inch screen also helped in addition to the mirrors.I have not had the opportunity to drive the bronco yet. My question is, do the trail sights-or whatever they are called that are located on the left and right sides of the hood assist in your awareness of the bronco's width while driving? It sounds like some folks have a hard time knowing how much space they have or how far their fenders/front quarter panels extend.
I'm 5'4" and didn't have issues with the automatic seats. And tested the manuals awhile back and had no issuesI’m 5’1 and had no issues with front visibility when I test drove an OBX. The hood is pretty wide but the seats raise up high enough to give more than enough visibility imo. I actually had to lower the seat some initially. Hope you enjoy your test drive!!
I would definitely agree with the bronco feeling bigger on the trail than it actually is. Took some adjustments but had a great time driving this at the bronco off rodeoA bit! at least imo. Coming from a JK wrangler it feels bigger and higher up, for sure. I believe this may come from the hood being flatter and doesn't taper off and down like a Jeep. The trail sights are cool and helped me to know where the corners of the vehicle END, as far as width it kinda helped with the passenger side, the driver's side is obviously a bit easier to gage.
It remains to be seen how it feels with the SAS (I drove a badlands but ordered a BB SAS) but having only drove it one time it feels bigger on the inside than it actually is on the outside.
Depends on where you measure and what you value...@RhodeIslandRed
"Ground clearance on the sasquatch wasn't enough for me. No tape measure; just looking under the front end. I'll be lifting my non-sas Badlands and 35s on day 1."
Question: How exactly does a lift increase ground clearance?
I get some stuff will be raised, but technically it doesn't increase ground clearance, i.e. how high a curb can you drive over without touching. I've done a decent amount of off roading in the day and never had anything bigger than 32" tires. Call me crazy, but the 35s on the Sasquatch will be plenty for me.Depends on where you measure and what you value...
On the IFS a lift will increase clearance on everything except for the lower control arms/steering and suspension components.
On a SFA/SRA it will increase clearance on the underside of the body but not the axle or other suspension components...
So if you're measuring the "vehicle clearance" it works better on the IFS then a solid axle... but even on a solid axle, it raises clearance on everything but the axle, which is nice because all you have to worry about clearing is the in line with the wheels, so you just put the wheel over the obstacle and then you'll be okay.
But I get the point you were making.
I forgot to throw that comment in there. As great as the Defender is when it is working, they need way too many repairs to be sustainable for me any more. I also am looking forward to a warranty and hopefully something more dependable. It can't possibly be worse in that category.I agreed with the Defender to Bronco switch as I am in the same situation.
I arrived at one of the Bronco events at a dealership and sat in one for the first time and felt like I couldn’t see above the steering wheel…I’m 6’1”
Thankfully I found a handle on the seat (lower section by the door) and pumped it up until my head was sticking out of the top like a giraffe, problem averted!!
I still subscribe to the Defender forums because I like to read about other peoples misery while I have an extended warranty!!!
Exactly, now I'm wondering if OP got the screen size wrong or was driving an OBX or something hahIf this was truly a Big Bend then it only had the 8" screen, as High Package isn't available on anything below an OBX.