Quick Review Gen 3

[thatJeepguy]

I think people saying the 19vs 18 ride is “stiff” is complete ********. The spring rates and valving relationship is the same its a tiny servo controlling compression. The floaty feeling on the highway is very much still there.

 

[WISHiHADaRAPTOR]

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.

I actually love that color! Thanks for the review.

 

[Jeff-Ohio]

I think people saying the 19vs 18 ride is “stiff” is complete ********. The spring rates and valving relationship is the same its a tiny servo controlling compression. The floaty feeling on the highway is very much still there.

I agree. I owned a 2017 and now have a 2019. I would bet a ton of money that most people would not be able to tell you which truck they were in based on ride alone.

 

[cadurham88]

That dealer is an idiot loaning out a car that is close to $100k…that he could sell any minute.

 

[bengaltiger14]

Is that Atlas or Velocity Blue?

 

[1roadking]

No doubt the 2018 rides better then the 2019 and the G3 better then both of them. I’ve had all 3 and the G3 is the best by a mile. My 2019 felt way to stiff on small bumps and the 2018 way to soft in turns and high speed. the 2021 is the Goldilocks lol

 

[MrLiou168]

That dealer is an idiot loaning out a car that is close to $100k…that he could sell any minute.

Agree. I'm shocked, but next time I'm at the dealer I'm going to ask for a LaFerrari loaner when my 488 is in for service. AND... I'll take a video so that y'all can be entertained!