AlpaChino
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- JB
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You can probably find a thousand review videos on YouTube. But while I have one in my possession for a second time as a rental while my own MME is awaiting a HVBJB replacement, I figured I would post some quick comparisons and observations. For reference, I'm comparing it to my 2021 MME 4x Premium.
The good:
The good:
- Acceleration is actually more responsive and feels just as quick. I think I nearly sprained my son's neck hammering down on the accelerator. XC40 has two 200hp motors, and is lighter than the MME.
- The integration of Google maps in the IP is a massive step beyond a simple turn direction and distance.
- THE BRAKES ARE SILENT. No groans, no creaks. Both in 1PD and not. No abrupt grab at the end. Ford, what the hell did you do here?
- Auto tilting mirrors in reverse.
- The powered retractable sunroof and sunshade is a nice touch.
- Regen is strong and confident. In 1pd I never had to supplement the braking to stop earlier. I was genuinely impressed.
- Build quality, panel gaps, everything in that department is solid.
- The backup beep is subtle, classy. Not like a concrete mixer truck.
- There is no noticeable simulated motor hum or tone externally when moving forward at a slow speed.
- The interior feels more cramped, especially in the back. No chance you're fitting three kids in the back in any configuration and keeping them happy.
- The transmission bump in the center rear floor is unexcusable and makes the center seat a no-go for many people.
- The carried over parts from the ICE model screams "cheap" and unwelcome. The button blank over the start/stop button area is unforgivable.
- Very limited vehicle info accessible easily on the IP or media screen. Took me ten minutes to find the hidden odometer.
- The frunk might hold my wife's purse, and that's it. It's not worth opening the hood.
- No Android auto support, but baked-in Android in the media panel is confusing.
- Cruise control didnt provide much lane centering support at all, and no adaptive cruise was a disappointment.
- Very strange gurgling noise from the sunroof area after a carwash today. This seems to be a commonly reported issue.
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