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Likes:
-Performance. Throttle response is instant and it pulls hard. 400HP is usable with the AWD system. It corners well given it’s a 3 row SUV and maintains a reasonably quiet and smooth ride. I find myself well over the speed limit often which tells me things are dialed in.
-Appearance. I love the magnetic paint. Exterior fit and finish is good. Interior assembly is good ( choice of materials in the cons ). Love the black 21” rims and blacked out front grille.
-Comfort. Seats are comfortable and supportive. It’s not luxury car leather, but it’s nice and styled well with the white stitching. Plenty of 2nd row leg room. Other than piped-in engine noise, it’s very quiet. Minimal road noise.
Cons:
Technology. The technology is poorly executed. The LCD drivers screen has such potential, but does very little. It shows a speedo, fuel and RPMs. There’s a secondary menu that shows basic trip and MPG info. It’s no Audi with Google earth and serious real time graphics, but it certainly could’ve been. The 360 camera is also dumb. There’s this 10” vertical tablet, yet the camera is only displayed in the top half. When in 360 mode, the left image is either forward or reverse view and the right image is the top down 360 view. They’re tiny, displayed side by side. Why the F could they have not made them larger and displayed one on top of the others using the whole screen? Apple CarPlay integration is buggy. I pressed the track advance on the steering wheel when using Apple Music and it gets stuck in cycle of advancing from track to track and won’t stop. I’ve had it blue screen once already and had to turn the vehicle off to reset it. Seriously, 12 measly presets? At least you can mix sources within the presets. The Challenger had the UConnect Harmon Kardon system. It’s the best I’ve ever had from a sound quality and functionality perspective. Just copy Uconnect and be done with it. The top level Bang and Olufasen system is OK, bass is a bit muddy.
-Automatic Wipers. Misty rain was driving them crazy, so I disabled them.
-Weird noises. Turn the vehicle off and there are buzzes, clicks and whirring noises for 30 minutes afterward. It’s not a problem, but very strange.
-Materials. 2nd row door interior pulls are warped plastic and look cheap. 1st row doors, upper portion are soft touch, but cheap feeling. Cargo area floor above spare tire is flimsy and wouldn’t take any weight at all.
Honestly, I don’t trust the vehicle yet. I’ve read some of the early issues and am scared I’ve made a poor decision. I just really enjoy how it drives and think Ford really nailed the engine, chassis and styling.
Exterior Color: Silver
City MPG: 18
Interior Color: Ebony
Highway MPG: 24
Stock: F3272
Engine: 3.0L V6 24V GDI DOHC Twin Turbo
