Today, we drove two expys, one with the driver pack, and one with spp. I wanted to drive both to see if it was worth the 5k difference. I didnt take the spp for as long of a drive because the dealership was closing, but we didn't need to. I wanted to take the spp out first, but it was in the showroom and the dealer didnt wanna take it out lol.
The ho v6 feels smoother, more flexible and refined. The reg v6 is smooth, but slightly Jerky. Maybe it's because I had a navigator with the ho, the spp did feel more at home. Also, I may be thinking to much Into it, but the steering felt slightly heavier and the ride slightly smoother and quieter in the spp. Weird as both have ccd and 22in wheels. I didn't check the tire pressure, so that may have been it. The seats were the same, which are both extremely comfortable.
My wife said she liked the ultimate more than the reg plat, and said she thought the 24s rode smoother than the 22s. The ultimate was a max though and We did drive the ultimate on the hwy, where as we drove the other two on by ways and back roads. What i did notice, the truck was less jiggly on the 22s, but the 22s registered more feel on small imperfections. She hates the rear end still lol. Once you learn the interior, its very easy to use and very user friendly, mostly. I wish there was a way to cycle the widget options, instead of tapping and selecting. The drive mode selector on the left hand side of the steering wheel is maddening. Also, get your settings set up before you drive, as some settings are buried in the menus and the car will yell at you, even without bc on. Regardless, its a very good driving suv, possibly top of the class with the coil sprung competitors (the air sprung competitors feel a bit more car like).
We still wanna drive a navigator, but to be honest, I'm so ready to pull the trigger on a gray spp once our mazdas lease is up. Wifey hates the rear applique, but she loves the spp and said thats the ones shes feeling of all the trucks we drove. She did find some build quality and fit/finish blemishes on both trucks though, she felt a way about it. I told her the only truck we drove where she didnt find fit issues was the armada. Other than that, this was her fave. Still waiting to see if I can get an overseas assignment before the end of the year, but if not, that's likely what I'm getting.
