Well, we got to meet
@Colton_Scout80 and
@Hedges1 in person, but then the crowd started to get to me so we had to skip out. I’m bummed that we didn’t get to meet any other forum members.
I’m glad there were so many people there who seemed at least interested and not annoyed with a couple new vehicles at a classic car event.
Here are a few photos.
And a few thoughts. Note that the negative thoughts about size and a few other things are not very strong. Just more surprised than anything else. The biggest thing is that the vehicles, with the 35s and 37s and lifts are very big vehicles and are definitely imposing. The interior space is less than I expected.
The design detail is amazing.
I hadn’t noticed before that the screens are protected from the sun by the dash, which extends over an inch or three. This helps with glare and with overheating. Very well-thought-through.
The vehicles are HUGE for off-roaders. But the interiors seem smaller than their outsides would suggest.
The Terra’s frunk is about half the depth of the Lightning’s. (That’s a guesstimate—I forgot to grab my laser measuring device and the vehicles were roped off anyway).
The Terra’s back seat seemed shallower than the Lightning’s. I’m not sure where the space has gone.
The Terra (at least) needs a rear bumper with a flat surface for stepping. As equipped on the concept vehicle, the rear bumper is great for slipping off when you’re wearing muddy boots. It’s too narrow, too sloped, and too rounded.
The Traveler’s interior rear cargo space seemed narrower than the exterior width suggested it should be.
I do like the appearance of both vehicles.
With the broad shoulders of the Traveler, I expected a more roomy interior, but it is a bit skinnier than I had expected. I’m not sure how much that really matters, but I do feel there’s a bit less room inside than the exterior suggests.
I can only speculate that the rear seats recline and that’s why there’s less space in the rear of the cabin than in the F-150. The interior quality seems to be a step or two above the Lightning Lariat’s.
I really like the interior. The squared off circle steering wheel is much bigger than the one in the Lucid Gravity, so it’s much more functional. The bench seat with the open floor (maybe with some lips in the right places so a loose water bottle doesn’t come rolling under the driver’s feet) is nice.
There’s no question that this is as big as the F-150. Taller with the 37s and “lift” on it.
I really like the appearance!
But the utility of the bumper as a step is questionable.
The frunk is a lot smaller than I expected. I’m not sure what it’s beautifying, but the utility of the space would be greatly improved by opening up at least six more inches, maybe even more.
People would not keep their hands off the vehicles.