- First Name
- Nick
- Joined
- Sep 8, 2022
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- Location
- Greenville, SC
- Vehicle(s)
- 22 Bronco Sport
I have 29.5 wildpeaks on mine, a couple less MPG on the highway. Acceleration I cannot notice a difference. The 1.5 isn't a complete dog thanks to the 8 speed trans. It's geared really well to make the most out of the engine's output. For whatever reason people believe the 1.5 is inadequate. I think it's the idea of it being a 3 cylinder that puts people off. Technology in ICE engines has come a long way. I drove both engines before purchasing and the 360+ on the Outerbanks won me over not the additional HP and buttons in the BL. Ill drive my Focus RS if I want acceleration. But to think people bought the older early 2000's Ford Explorers with the V6, 160hp, and a few hundred pounds more, talk about slow.Looks nice but can that 1.5L move all that weight and 30" tires? I'm sure that drop the MPG quite drastically.
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