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Yes. The fanbois around here are pretty surprising. This is usually something you expect from pre-teens fighting over video game consoles and cell phones. Seeing it from grown ass men is absolutely hilarious.
when the new defender was going through it's show off stage before reviewers got a hold of it, the forums there were just like this. people were complaining about the feel of the door handles, the texture of the centre console, you name it. here you got guys complaining about the rear view mirror and that the they have to wait to get it still in the middle of a pandemic.
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OK, guys and gals.....(drumroll)....I was in Townsend today with a tape measure, and the vertical MEASURED distance mirror bottom to dash is right at eight (8) inches.
 

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....and the spaces below the floor in cargo area are too small for ARB’s smaller compressor.
The 2 door cargo space measures 42” by 42”....21” of which is to the edge of the folded rear seat.
I’m assuming/hoping that someone in the aftermarket engineers a storage drawer that fits that 21 x 42 space behind the seat and will measure level up to the folded seat level....for the riding comfort of my two [2] chocolate labs.
 
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OK, guys and gals.....(drumroll)....I was in Townsend today with a tape measure, and the vertical MEASURED distance mirror bottom to dash is right at eight (8) inches.
OMFG I APPOLOGISE TO EVERONE!!!!!
(still felt like limited outward visibility to me....but that's just me)

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OK, guys and gals.....(drumroll)....I was in Townsend today with a tape measure, and the vertical MEASURED distance mirror bottom to dash is right at eight (8) inches.
And for reference, these distances are from my 1998 Wrangler TJ, both measured vertical:
mirror bottom to dash = 7.5"
Widow top to dash = 12.75"

I'm 5'10" and haven't had an issue with visibility out of the TJ. But perhaps someone coming from a car frame of reference, could need some adjustment time.

Unless the new Bronco windshield top edge is at a lower point, I don't see the view being an issue.
 

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I sincerely hope you, and the other people jumping on OP's case, are man enough to apologize when he was proven right.

7". He estimated 6".
I apologize and was wrong. I should have measured my own vehicle before shooting off my mouth. My Mazda6 is about the same when measured vertically from the dash as was done here, so 7" it pretty typical I would say. Nobody wants a small dark SUV with bad visibility. I can't see the Bronco getting the kind of reviews it does if this was the case, and it certainly doesn't look small and dark in any of the videos I've watched. So I respect the OPs option if its legit but I sure hope he's got it wrong...
 
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I apologize and was wrong. I should have measured my own vehicle before shooting off my mouth. My Mazda6 is about the same when measured vertically from the dash as was done here, so 7" it pretty typical I would say. Nobody wants a small dark SUV with bad visibility. I can't see the Bronco getting the kind of reviews it does if this was the case, and it certainly doesn't look small and dark in any of the videos I've watched. So I respect the OPs option if its legit but I sure hope he's got it wrong...
I dont think its that I am wrong or right, its just sharing my experience.
Some people will feel the same - others will feel the opposite.
 

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OMFG I APPOLOGISE TO EVERONE!!!!!
(still felt like limited outward visibility to me....but that's just me)

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Maybe you're overly concentrated on that area under the mirror. The visibility certainly doesn't suck in this video:

 

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I apologize and was wrong. I should have measured my own vehicle before shooting off my mouth. My Mazda6 is about the same when measured vertically from the dash as was done here, so 7" it pretty typical I would say. Nobody wants a small dark SUV with bad visibility. I can't see the Bronco getting the kind of reviews it does if this was the case, and it certainly doesn't look small and dark in any of the videos I've watched. So I respect the OPs option if its legit but I sure hope he's got it wrong...
You're an honorable man and I respect you. More than most on here. Well done.

I dont think its that I am wrong or right, its just sharing my experience.
Some people will feel the same - others will feel the opposite.
I stand by your assessment and agree. Felt small to me too. Visibility is not what I'm used to. Hoping I grow to get used to it.
 
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Maybe you're overly concentrated on that area under the mirror. The visibility certainly doesn't suck in this video:

Where's the camera, definitely not strapped to the head rest.
I was sharing my overall experience - the distance from between the mirror and dash was one factor.
Maybe its a product of driving vehicles with raked windshields, and getting in this with a flat one.
Been awhile since I was in a Beetle or Jeep
 

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for the community Rick, for the COMMUNITY..... of aggressive, mean spirited "Bronco lovers"
Could not sit in it, but the 6’ 4” 320 guy fit in there, and has an jeep unlimited.
Said there is more room. He held up my ruler, and it looks to be between 7-1/2 inches below mirror to dash or top of switches.
All i can do Buddy!

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I stand by your assessment and agree. Felt small to me too. Visibility is not what I'm used to. Hoping I grow to get used to it.
My thoughts exactly. Along with poor view out the rear windows. I’ll have to get used to the tiny mirrors lol.
 
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My thoughts exactly. Along with poor view out the rear windows. I’ll have to get used to the tiny mirrors lol.
I'm sure I will grow to love it - always weird sitting in a new car when you spend so much time in the one you own. Going from an F150 daily to a Bronco daily.... should be interesting
 

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Where's the camera, definitely not strapped to the head rest.
I was sharing my overall experience - the distance from between the mirror and dash was one factor.
Maybe its a product of driving vehicles with raked windshields, and getting in this with a flat one.
Been awhile since I was in a Beetle or Jeep
90% of it was likely the more upright windshield you mention. That does cause more of a closed off or tunnel look, compared to a more raked windshield. A Bronco and car can have similar rear view mirror height and windshield height, but the rake on a car will provide more of a view and feel less closed off.
 

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90% of it was likely the more upright windshield you mention. That does cause more of a closed off or tunnel look, compared to a more raked windshield. A Bronco and car can have similar rear view mirror height and windshield height, but the rake on a car will provide more of a view and feel less closed off.
It will all work out in the end.
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