Had a chance to try two Rebels today, one with air and the other with traditional coil suspension.
Situation:
Overall, they were much more similar than expected, both very nice and "un-truck" like. However, the air was a bit more comfortable (as expected), especially over small bumps and road imperfections. On larger bumps and potholes they felt about the same. Neither were jumpy or uncomfortable, and both rode more like a luxury SUV rather than a traditional pickup. For me, I think I will skip the air due to cost and potential reliability issues in the future, but for those who must have max comfort or want the height adjustability, air is the way to go. By the way, height adjustment speed from aero to normal and then all the way up was quite quick, unlike previous models.
Additional observations:
Best,
P.
Situation:
- Test driven on surface streets, a gravel road, and highway
- Both just-arrived '19s (on dealer lot for less than a week)
- Both Etorque
- One crew cab, the other quad cab
Overall, they were much more similar than expected, both very nice and "un-truck" like. However, the air was a bit more comfortable (as expected), especially over small bumps and road imperfections. On larger bumps and potholes they felt about the same. Neither were jumpy or uncomfortable, and both rode more like a luxury SUV rather than a traditional pickup. For me, I think I will skip the air due to cost and potential reliability issues in the future, but for those who must have max comfort or want the height adjustability, air is the way to go. By the way, height adjustment speed from aero to normal and then all the way up was quite quick, unlike previous models.
Additional observations:
- AC was ice cold within 30 seconds in 85 degree weather despite heat soak (both were black trucks)
- No break squeal on either
- Etorque did smell a little "crispy" after the drive outside the truck, not the other. Kind of like an electrical burn. Not overwhelming but noticeable.
Best,
P.
