New 21 OB vs Used 21 BL, Decisions, decisions.

[bjbena]

Here it is.

I will say, having owned both a 3 cyl OB and now a 4 cyl BL: the Badlands definitely has more power. Just in normal day-to-day driving it is quite a difference. Even just driving up my driveway, the 1.5L would 'struggle' if I stopped while parking. Not this badboy.

Who would've thought people (me) would get excited over a 4 cylinder ...?

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[M3H7363]

I will say, having owned both a 3 cyl OB and now a 4 cyl BL: the Badlands definitely has more power. Just in normal day-to-day driving it is quite a difference. Even just driving up my driveway, the 1.5L would 'struggle' if I stopped while parking. Not this badboy.

If this the driveway your 1.5 “struggled” with, there was something wrong with it.

 

[bjbena]

If this the driveway your 1.5 “struggled” with, there was something wrong with it.

Yup. That’s it. If I stopped momentum it would struggle to move again. Oh well, that 3 cyl is long gone.

 

[M3H7363]

Yup. That’s it. If I stopped momentum it would struggle to move again. Oh well, that 3 cyl is long gone.

Why would you put a hitch on something that could barely make it up your driveway? What could it possibly tow?

 

[69cuda340s]

Why would you put a hitch on something that could barely make it up your driveway? What could it possibly tow?

Maybe bike rack or luggage platform? Big heavy trailer prob not.

 

[69cuda340s]

Who would've thought people (me) would get excited over a 4 cylinder ...?

It has 275 tq in a 3600 pound vehicle with a lot of gearing so yeah it pretty awesome. Do you need all that power? Nope but it sure is a lot of fun.

 

[bjbena]

Why would you put a hitch on something that could barely make it up your driveway? What could it possibly tow?

Uh, bike rack.

 

[rootdoc]

As much time as I had waiting for my order delivery, I opted to stay middle of the road with my BB order. The bigger engine and signature headlights would be nice, but I didn't want the leather seats and there truly is no reason for dual control AC in such a small vehicle. My plan is to wait for the hybrid version in MY24, then upgrade with a trade-in.

 

[bjbena]

As much time as I had waiting for my order delivery, I opted to stay middle of the road with my BB order. The bigger engine and signature headlights would be nice, but I didn't want the leather seats and there truly is no reason for dual control AC in such a mall vehicle. My plan is to wait for the hybrid version in MY24, then upgrade with a trade-in.

*Edit* just saw the story. I guess if your priority is efficiency then it makes sense. Having owned a 2018 Fusion Hybrid, while great on gas (avg 51 mpg), it was a dog. Took forever to get up to speed and I never got into the CVT.
I’d rather stick with the 2L.*

Has it been stated that a hybrid power train is coming in 24?
I mean, it’s totally believable, I just hadn’t seen it anywhere yet.

 

[ScareCrow]

*Edit* just saw the story. I guess if your priority is efficiency then it makes sense. Having owned a 2018 Fusion Hybrid, while great on gas (avg 51 mpg), it was a dog. Took forever to get up to speed and I never got into the CVT.
I’d rather stick with the 2L.*

Has it been stated that a hybrid power train is coming in 24?
I mean, it’s totally believable, I just hadn’t seen it anywhere yet.

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[Jrl]

Here it is.

I will say, having owned both a 3 cyl OB and now a 4 cyl BL: the Badlands definitely has more power. Just in normal day-to-day driving it is quite a difference. Even just driving up my driveway, the 1.5L would 'struggle' if I stopped while parking. Not this badboy.

Who would've thought people (me) would get excited over a 4 cylinder ...?

Badlands is tuff to beat , that 2.0 is pretty quick same engine I had in my Lincoln and same engine that is in my brides 2016 black escape .

 

[bronco_Banks]

To an extent. You can still do some mild off-roading in an Outer Banks. I don't think so in an Escape Titanium.

And you also can’t see over the good of any escape model because it bumps you into the roof. God I hate the newer ones.
Good luck OP, I’m happy with the OB model I have, FOMO and all.

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