Some have shown the 2.0 can do 0-60 in as little as 5.9 seconds.
7.7 seconds seems off. My 2.0 Escape AWD, which is heavier, is certainly faster than that.
The 2.0 feels better because it is better. More horsepower and torque, significantly less vibration and quieter operation all add up to a superior driving experience.
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my wife came from a 2013 audi a4 and was not impressed with the Big Bend she drove at the dealership, it was an issue to the point of turning her off. that and the audio. but we ordered a Badlands and hoped the ride and audio would be better for her. ordered it 6 months ago, gave up and got an 2022 atlas r-line, dealership called a couple weeks ago and we decided to test drive just to be sure. ended up trading the atlas.
it's as zippy as she likes, she can easily pass or merge into traffic if needed. there was some concern of that during the BB test drive.
the badlands is more capable off-road, true most people would never utilize it but you can say that about the bronco/sport period. i feel like the differences in the OB and BL off-road-wise is enough to go for the BL if there is any intention of hitting the trails sooner or later. City boy all the way? OB is fine.
we actually ordered an OB initially and changed our order the next day to a BL, no regrets.
it's as zippy as she likes, she can easily pass or merge into traffic if needed. there was some concern of that during the BB test drive.
the badlands is more capable off-road, true most people would never utilize it but you can say that about the bronco/sport period. i feel like the differences in the OB and BL off-road-wise is enough to go for the BL if there is any intention of hitting the trails sooner or later. City boy all the way? OB is fine.
we actually ordered an OB initially and changed our order the next day to a BL, no regrets.
5.9 is correct for the bad lands / first edition models , they have better times than the ladder frame broncos. According to TFL and car and driver magazine.
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Cherry pick...that's not what the response was regarding nor how it was initially phrased. The quandary was" nobody ever said they were glad they got the 1.5 instead of the 2.0..." some bought a 1.5 for various fuel efficiency advantages and options only available on the OB.
Actually, no. My quote was, "
"I wish I had the smaller engine instead of this 2.0"
Nobody Ever
To which, the response was, "Wrong." So I'm asking if he knows of anybody that has bought the Badlands and regretted not going with the smaller engine.
To be clear, I understand that people may opt to go with the 1.5 engine and be very happy with the purchase. I'm not calling that into question. My point is pretty simple: I know many people that went with the 1.5 engine and later wished that they'd gone with the 2.0. I've never heard of anybody with the 2.0 express regret at not getting the 1.5.
I changed my order from Outer Banks to Badlands because we have lots of mountains here in WA.
I'll admit it was a bit pricey for a sub-compact SUV once we added the Premium Package.
I'll admit it was a bit pricey for a sub-compact SUV once we added the Premium Package.
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Easy fix...this won't go anywhere fast.
Just my opinion:
Ford knows most people who opt for the Badlands model will do it to get the 2.0 Ecoboost engine and not for the additional off-road capability.
They know most people will never take their Bronco Sport off-road.
They did it because the 2.0 is the premium engine option and by putting it at the top of the lineup they can make more money.
Ford knows most people who opt for the Badlands model will do it to get the 2.0 Ecoboost engine and not for the additional off-road capability.
They know most people will never take their Bronco Sport off-road.
They did it because the 2.0 is the premium engine option and by putting it at the top of the lineup they can make more money.
Agreed. This won't go anywhere because it's extremely unlikely that anybody that bought the Badlands will express regret over doing so. The end. In a thread asking which model to go with, I'd think that is a relevant data point.
OB is like driving a BL in ECO mode. The wider stance and meatier tires of a BL matches the elevated performance of the 2.0. There's nothing like effortlessly passing slower cars climbing hills in northern Michigan.