Interesting.
I decided last fall that I wanted to upgrade from my open cab Defender to something with a cab... When they released the Ridge in January I decided it was the machine I wanted (I am a big fan of Kawasaki products) and that I would wait for it rather than upgrading to something else...
I am hoping for a standard HVAC but would probably take a Limited if available sooner. I normally don't care what color something is but I am struggling to like the gold even a little. Only thing of value on the Limited for me is the stereo which I can add for around $1000.
Just some other random thoughts after reading through the comments again- The dash area, storage compartment lids and latches still feels cheap like most side by sides. I don't know that it will feel like "automotive quality"... maybe like early 90s automotive quality.
I hate that there is a...
I currently have 2023 Defender HD9 that I pretty much hate. Came from a 2018 Mule Pro. The Can Am is loud, rides rough, and has terrible leg room especially for the left driver foot (I am 6'2). Other gripes include the loud fuel pump (I assume that's what it is), inadequate tailgate latches...
Local dealers have ranch editions on the floor. One dealer told me don't expect cab models till fall... another told me he should have an HVAC model in a month or so.