Quick Review Gen 3

[Larry Jeffords]

Had to take my Bronco Sport in for service today and my sales guy was kind enough to let me take a vehicle home instead of waiting. He let me take a Gen 3 Raptor with the 37 Performance package. I offer this very basic review.

Ruby red is my color so the blue does nothing for me.
I like the improved corner marker lights.
I like the Rigid fog lamps. (Sorry, I should have snapped a photo of the front)
I really like the HD digital dashboard.
I really like the 12" Sync 4 display.
Engine I think is the same as my Gen 2 but the tuned exhaust is noticeably louder. It is a head turner in traffic.
Steering is much more responsive - Similar to Sport mode in the Gen 2
Suspension is noticeably stiffer giving it a more truck like ride. I really liked that but then I don't dislike my Gen 2 ride.
Not a fan of the "Baja Graphics" incorporated into the rear fender decals.

Overall, other than the tuned engine, there isn't one "big thing" that could convince me to trade up but a lot of little things that I consider upgrades. With that said, I'm more than half way through the mortgage on my Gen 2 and plan to keep it. I do appreciate the opportunity to drive this awesome machine though. If I can answer any questions, I will.

 

[tabvette]

Not a bad trade for the day, a Bronco Sport to a Raptor 37. Not a bad day at all. Did you do an official test by taking it to the Starbucks drive through and hop a curb?

 

[Larry Jeffords]

LOL no. In fact I am frequently criticized for babying my truck. Always spotless inside and out and no one has even sat in the back seat. I worked too hard and waited too long to beat the fire out of it.

 

[aileron]

Interesting comments on the suspension stiffness. What year is your Gen2?

I had a 2019, with the live valve shocks. I was always disappointed with how stiff the ride was both on and off-road. I later learned that this was a common complaint about the live valve shocks introduced in that year, relative to the earlier models.

My 2021 Gen3 is noticeably softer and much more what I expected from a Raptor. It stiffens up in Sport and Baja mode but Normal mode is a great, comfortable ride.

Also that color is great. Is that Velocity Blue (2021) or Atlas Blue (2022)?

 

[Larry Jeffords]

Mine is a 2018. Fox shocks but not the live valve style. Softer (almost car-like ride)

 

[Russ103]

I’m surprised to say the least that they are ******* out a brand new 37 as a loaner.

Seriously? W h o r i n g is a censored word?? Wtf mods?!?

 

[Larry Jeffords]

The General Manager, Sales Manager and my sales guy are THE best. I would never go anywhere else. We test drove a Mach E mustang too. We are fortunate to say the least. I used to hate dealerships.

 

[tabvette]

The General Manager, Sales Manager and my sales guy are THE best. I would never go anywhere else. We test drove a Mach E mustang too. We are fortunate to say the least. I used to hate dealerships.

If you find a good dealership its like finding a soul mate.

 

[GraniteRiver]

All I want to know is how much they want for it?

 

[GCATX]

The Gen 3 probably had the obligatory factory 90 psi in the tires, hence the "truck" ride. Just a thought.