Two proposals for off-road fun that the blue oval firm makes available to fans of driving off the pavement to be in contact with nature. In this test drive I was able to evaluate them at the same time in the Desert of Veracruz thanks to an event organized by Bosco’s Camp.
unbeatable comfort
version of ford bronco evaluated on this occasion was Badlands, that is, the top of the range of the family of this suv. Its dimensions make it impressive thanks to its 4.8 meters in total length and 1.8 meters in height. equip the 2.7 EcoBoost engine with 330 horsepower, 415 pound-feet of torque and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The GOAT driving modes are 7 because Sport is removed and Rock-Crawl and Baja are added. Its off-road capabilities are taken to the limit as it exclusively has 4×4 traction with automatic front axle disconnection and OnDeman with 2H, 4H, 4L, and 4A modes, as well as progressive Bilstein shock absorbers, disconnectable stabilizer bar and lockable front and rear differentials. The front axle is Dana M210 AdvanTEK and the rear is Dana M220 AdvanTEK.
ford bronco it’s the perfect setup for a real 4×4. The driving in the dunes was challenging where the first challenges were attacking slopes that exceeded 40 degrees incline, sand traps and a bit of mud. Its weight of 1,681 kilos is not a problem for the mechanical assembly where the 4×4 drive with mode 4 Low they make her unstoppable.
On the road, it shows great poise and personality, since the ride quality and comfort are surprising due to the tuning of the suspension to give confidence to the steering wheel, as well as the comfort it provides by absorbing all the irregularities of the road.
2022 Ford Raptor
For this high-performance pick-up, the sand, the heat and the sea were the perfect setting. The improvement on this model is profound with points being upgraded to make it even more capable. It maintains the V6 twin turbo engine and traction system with multiple driving modes thanks to the Terrain Management System that offers Normal, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Deep Snow/Sand, Rock and Low Mode.
It also offers tools such as Fox Racing Shocks Live Valve high-performance dampers, Automatic Cruise Control off road with 1-pedal driving, 3-link rear suspension with Panhard bar and a Torsen front differential. Inside there was an update where the entertainment panel is displayed digitally, from the cluster to the 12” central screen. The audio system has 18 speakers including headrests that will allow you to create an environment in the cabin full of luxury and fun.
