#Offroadparks

Opinion: We Need More Off-Road Parks (and Drag Strips, and Tracks…)

This past weekend, I went off-roading. I took a Ford Bronco Raptor I was testing to the Badlands Off-Road Park in Indiana (with Ford’s approval) because I felt that the Raptor needed to be taken off-road, if possible, for me to get a full picture of the vehicle’s capabilities ahead of a possible future review.

Tim Healey Aug 17, 2022

Recent Comments

Kevin I charge almost exclusively at home with a Level 2 charger. On rare occasions I use a Level 3 charging station, but mostly just to top up a bit on a longer trip over 150mi. For true long range trips we use my wife's Pilot instead.
YellowDuck wow that grey interior certainly is....grey. Like everywhere. I wonder what trim level you need to spec to get the black and tan?
Ajla With conventional CVTs, drivability is one thing (although most FWD-based 9speeds aren't exactly amazing in the first place) but I think the biggest concern is reliability.Reliability would be the concern on this engine as well. 134hp/L is a little higher than what you get in an M340i. Then add in relatively new variable compression technology. How is it going to hold up on a steady diet of the lowest-priced 87-octane and 12 month oil change intervals?
SCE to AUX Those are impressive numbers. I would ditch the Midnight trim as well; I don't like black wheels.I've had a several good Nissan/Datsun experiences (direct and indirect), and I'd consider a Rogue next time around.As for the CVT, I was surprised at how responsive a lowly Versa Note was on a test drive years ago. I'd say it was second to an EV.
Kwik_Shift Mitsu Mirage is a rebranded Nissan Micra with a smaller engine.

Car Reviews By Make

view all

Top stories

Opinion: We Need More Off-Road Parks (and Drag Strips, and Tracks…)

Latest Car Reviews

2023 Dodge Hornet First Drive – Feeling the Sting

TTAC Rewind: 2015 Hyundai Genesis Capsule Review

2022 Genesis G80 Review - A Little Less Conversation

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross Review – Basic Transport, Complete Anonymity

Drive Notes: 2022 Lincoln Navigator Black Label

TTAC Rewind: 2016 Chrysler 200 Limited Rental Review

TTAC Throwback: 2011 Nissan Quest

Latest Product Reviews

Here’s How To Get the Best Deal on Winter Tires Right Now

10 Tips for Preparing Your Car for Winter

The Best Heated Seat Covers for Your Car

FLO Home X5 and G5 Charging Stations

The Best Ski and Snowboard Racks

Recent Comments

Car Reviews By Make