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2024-05-06 12:45:10
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The Raptor’s 10-speed automatic transmission makes it versatile enough to tackle rough terrains, something that could prove to be difficult with the Badlands’ manual transmission, although buyers have the option to swap in that same 10-speed transmission. The Bronco Badlands come with sizable 19-inch tires aluminum tires, but the Raptor comes with much larger 37-inch all-terrain tires that give extra traction in tough terrain.
The big thing that makes the Raptor an off-roading king is the HOSS 4.0 system it comes with. This system equips the Bronco with several sensors that constantly update and adjust the suspension as it comes across the terrain. The idea behind it is to create as smooth of a ride as possible, which isn’t the easiest if you’re going through a bunch of uneven terrain. Remember that this doesn’t make the Badlands an inherently bad vehicle, because it’s far from that. While off-roaders will benefit greatly from what the Raptor offers, a lot of those features are overkill for somebody who’s mostly driving on main roads.