Mine is an XR (well, my second one is). I have found that the XR with factory 35's is for sure quicker than my non XR with non factory 35's (obviously). But both were neck snapping.
I would rather it turn over, as that test crash Jeep did, than be crushed like a grape in a smaller low-rider wedge. Being a first responder, I have personally witnessed many crashes, of all varieties. A taller stance lends to tipping over (particularly if you are ignorant of its handling characteristics), as you are probably aware, however, it also lends to a better defense against other vehicles (or 400 pound deer) ending up coming through your windshield. The Admiral and I have both hit deer, as have many of our acquaintances (deer population is out of control here), yet no injuries were incurred.
Quite possibly the Bronco may do better re the tip issue. The tires stick out a foot on each side.
If anything, I see soccer moms trampling each other to get their hands on a Jeep Wrangler.
Not really. That only proves that Bronco buyers are stupid.
Just look around: at least half of JLs driving anywhere have a soccer mom at the wheel.
Jeep was tipping last year too, few cared. The bigger safety issue is the lack of rear airbags and even that wasn't enough to stop the jl and jt sales juggernaut
It's because it's new and people want that new new
