I tried a 2013 XLT. Street handling has greatly improved over my '98. Rapidly turning the steering wheel right/left changed directions with virtually no body roll, but it "felt" much larger than my '98, not getting much feed back. The salesman also told me that they are not equipping them with running boards. Really? I guess they expecting everyone to buy moon roofs instead of racks? :-) I have also found the running board a much easier way to step into the vehicle.
Ben