Will 2024 Black Diamond or Big Bend still not be able to get HIGH or LUXE packages?

[tropical2020]

I would love to get Badland's (2 door!!) but don't have the $$$ for it... so I am focused on Black Diamond (possibly Big Bend) but I will be living where it is COLD (which is weather I LOVE) but my hands are always cold ... heated steering wheel would be super nice!!

Right now Black Diamond and Big Bend is maxing out at MID package, ridiculous. Seems this won't change for 2024? So no higher packages for those trims in 2024 either?

So if someone wants heated steering wheel they have to pay several thousands more for it? Insane.

I will start researching ways I can possibly replace Black Diamond steering wheel with heated one after market... No "steering wheel covers", do not want that.

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[HBTFD]

Vehicle options are dictated by wiring. The floor, IP and engine compartment wiring dictate what electrical components are available on the vehicle. Typically manufacturers have 2 wiring choices, basic and high end. That’s why it’s difficult (or impossible) to add a 12” screen to a black Diamond.

 

[tropical2020]

Vehicle options are dictated by wiring. The floor, IP and engine compartment wiring dictate what electrical components are available on the vehicle. Typically manufacturers have 2 wiring choices, basic and high end. That’s why it’s difficult (or impossible) to add a 12” screen to a black Diamond.

Thankfully all trims will have 12" screen in 2024... so at least I don't have to worry about that one.

 

[Beach_Bum]

I would love to get Badland's (2 door!!) but don't have the $$$ for it... so I am focused on Black Diamond (possibly Big Bend) but I will be living where it is COLD (which is weather I LOVE) but my hands are always cold ... heated steering wheel would be super nice!!

Right now Black Diamond and Big Bend is maxing out at MID package, ridiculous. Seems this won't change for 2024? So no higher packages for those trims in 2024 either?

So if someone wants heated steering wheel they have to pay several thousands more for it? Insane.

I will start researching ways I can possibly replace Black Diamond steering wheel with heated one after market... No "steering wheel covers", do not want that.

You're welcome.

 

[Brandonj83]

I wish they didn’t even come with a screen. Actual buttons are much easier to manipulate going down the road and much less to go wrong.

 

[tropical2020]

You're welcome.

OMG.

I need to start researching how I can light campfire inside the Bronco because heated steering wheel idea bit the dust. Then I can also research how to make s'mores & toasted marshmallows while driving. I like to be efficient.

 

[Sherminiator]

I've had heated steering wheels in my Ford products and while its nice, I don't miss it in my Bronco like I thought I would. Keep in mind you do have remote start, so if it is that cold out, you can warm the car up for a few minutes first and it will take the chill away on the wheel.

 

[tropical2020]

Ah I see thanks for the replies! That would really suck if I got the heated steering wheel and it wasn't all that great and/or not what I expected. The remote start seems like it would indeed be good solution.

Right now what I've been doing (since my car did not have remote start) is put my hand in front or on top of the heater vents... not practical having to lean forward while driving in order to place hands on top of heater vents. So I end up sitting on one hand at a time since seats are heated LOL

When I test drive Bronco I'm going to test out the heated steering wheel. I hope I do NOT like it!!! Save $$$

 

[Compta38]

The 360 camera and mgv is what pushed me from my favorite trim(BD) to Badlands. If you want a warm steering wheel on a BD get this...

 

[Plala]

You're welcome.

Don’t forget the little hand heat packs you can slip in your gloves!!

 

[Beach_Bum]

Ah I see thanks for the replies! That would really suck if I got the heated steering wheel and it wasn't all that great and/or not what I expected. The remote start seems like it would indeed be good solution.

Right now what I've been doing (since my car did not have remote start) is put my hand in front or on top of the heater vents... not practical having to lean forward while driving in order to place hands on top of heater vents. So I end up sitting on one hand at a time since seats are heated LOL

When I test drive Bronco I'm going to test out the heated steering wheel. I hope I do NOT like it!!! Save $$$

Rest assured that the heated seats (available with the MID package on the Black Diamond) combined with the MGV will provide plenty of heat to alternate your hands. I've only managed to have the heated seats on the level 2 setting. Level 3 is like lava.

Between the heated seats and the remote start, you won't miss the heated steering wheel.

 

[tropical2020]

Rest assured that the heated seats (available with the MID package on the Black Diamond) combined with the MGV will provide plenty of heat to alternate your hands. I've only managed to have the heated seats on the level 2 setting. Level 3 is like lava.

Between the heated seats and the remote start, you won't miss the heated steering wheel.

That's true. My hands are always only FREEZING in the beginning but once car warms up inside my hands are no longer freezing. So long as I have heated seats, which I really LOVE (I even use heated seats when it's not cold outside sometimes LOL it's just so cozy). So I think I can bypass heated steering wheel... it's not worth losing thousands of dollars for it

Plus I wear hand lotion. I can almost imagine heated steering wheel "melting" the lotion on my hands getting the steering wheel gross or something. LOL I am trying to find out additional CONS (other than cost) to having heated steering wheel. The high cost alone should KILL it!!

RIP heated steering wheel.

 

[Rspayde]

I mean what is the price difference between a BD and a lux BL? Three Bananas???

 

[Chrome_Pony]

Between the heated seats and the remote start, you won't miss the heated steering wheel.

As an Alaskan, I'm not sure I'm good taking winter advice from a Floridian.

I'm researching the heated wheel install on a High package myself, in Alaska winters heated wheels are far more comfortable.

I've already done it once with my LWN Colorado that didn't come with a heated wheel.

 

[Callelk]

I go to the airport every week usually at 5 am and during the winter it’s single digit outside. I remote start my car and forget to turn on the heated seats and wheel. I guess I don’t need it if the cabin is warm.

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