Big Bend vs. Badlands Bronco Sport in Off-Road Shootout

[rdouthit]

We had a chance to test the cheapest off-road package (Big Bend Black Diamond) vs. our Badlands with Falken Wildpeak AT4Ws. The results were probably not too surprising:

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[rdouthit]

Mod: if you want to delete this thread go ahead. Didn't see someone else posted the video at the same time I did. ?

 

[Jmuns]

Better to keep this thread active IMO, as it's your video. Great rundown in the video.

 

[jkernitzki]

For those that still doubt the Bronco Sport's off-road cred, there's this:

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[Robs Sasquatch]

We had a chance to test the cheapest off-road package (Big Bend Black Diamond) vs. our Badlands with Falken Wildpeak AT4Ws. The results were probably not too surprising:

Do the best model. The Sasquatch badlands this is much better the the regular badlands model.

 

[davidg4781]

I can't watch right now. Can someone tell me how they compared?

I've always thought BBBD is the best package for someone unless they really plan to go off-road.

 

[jkernitzki]

I can't watch right now. Can someone tell me how they compared?

I've always thought BBBD is the best package for someone unless they really plan to go off-road.

If I had no plans for off-roading, I would’ve gone for the Outer Banks. Hey, I’m getting on in years and like a bit more luxury in my old age. But since I fully plan on some serious back country exploring here in AZ, the Badlands Sasquatch was kind of a no-brainer. The Big Bend was just too much of a downgrade from what’s available to justify replacing my current ride as it is, with or without the Black Diamond package.

 

[Me3]

I can't watch right now. Can someone tell me how they compared?

I've always thought BBBD is the best package for someone unless they really plan to go off-road.

Sure. The BB is slower, has less articulation, and can’t go uphill and over big rocks as well as the Badlands. The BB had street tires while the Badlands had A/T’s for the tests. BL has more goat modes.
A revelatory video.

 

[davidg4781]

If I had no plans for off-roading, I would’ve gone for the Outer Banks. Hey, I’m getting on in years and like a bit more luxury in my old age. But since I fully plan on some serious back country exploring here in AZ, the Badlands Sasquatch was kind of a no-brainer. The Big Bend was just too much of a downgrade from what’s available to justify replacing my current ride as it is, with or without the Black Diamond package.

Now don't get me wrong.... I'd love a BLS. But for me in South Texas where there aren't many trails and a sandy beach is pretty much all I have, BBBD meets my needs and most BS owners.

 

[jkernitzki]

Now don't get me wrong.... I'd love a BLS. But for me in South Texas where there aren't many trails and a sandy beach is pretty much all I have, BBBD meets my needs and most BS owners.

I totally get you. Maybe I was just rationalizing at the time, but it started with a choice to get the nicest thing in my budget and lifestyle for our retirement years. Then I justified it by coming up with a use case afterwards.

Plus, I didn’t get to pick the last two cars, so…

 

[Arthonon]

While the results are probably not shocking to anyone that's done some research, I think it was worthwhile to have the different capabilities detailed.

When I was shopping, I didn't plan on doing anything really hard core off-road, and considered a Big Bend, but after doing a lot of research, I felt that the Badlands was a better fit for me. I think if a video like this had been available when I was looking into it, it would have saved me some time.

 

[hellb0y]

Now don't get me wrong.... I'd love a BLS. But for me in South Texas where there aren't many trails and a sandy beach is pretty much all I have, BBBD meets my needs and most BS owners.

exactly! If you are doing the kind of off-reading that is shown in the video every weekend…please go and buy yourself a Bronco.

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