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Factors To Consider While Purchasing An Off-road Vehicle in Kenya

Joy Waweru | 1 year ago
Factors To Consider While Purchasing An Off-road Vehicle in Kenya
Factors To Consider While Purchasing An Off-road Vehicle in Kenya

 

Off-road vehicles are made for rough terrain and hilly places, unlike basic saloon cars that can only be driven on well-done tarmacked, and rough roads.

These off-road vehicles are fitted with different features different from the other cars that enable them to easily navigate otherwise impassable areas.

They can more easily navigate terrains such as tarmacked surfaces, sand, snowy roads, mushy/swampy landscapes, and natural terrains.

Some of the best off-readers in the country include; Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, BMW X5, Land Rover family, Toyota Fortuner, Range Rover, Volkswagen Touareg, and Mitsubishi Pajero.

 

High ground clearance-rough terrains may have blocking objects along the roads such as small logs of trees or stones. For this reason, an ideal off-road vehicle needs to be a high SUV. The vehicle must sit high off the ground and have the four-wheel drive for stability and good grip. This way sharp objects on the road will not destroy the base of the vehicle.

A high seat comes in handy by enabling the driver to have a better view of what’s ahead of the vehicle.

Engine efficiency-off-road cars don’t have to be fuel-guzzling machines. Small engines offer great fuel efficiency thus making them ideal for everyday use

Wheels with good grip -tyres with rougher and deeper treads are ideal for rough terrain. Due to the friction, vehicles get a good grip which in turn increases stability during motion. Depending on the terrain one will need to either increase or adjust the air pressure as it has a direct bearing on the surface area ratio.

•Be fitted with safety features such as impact absorbing bumper, bonnet, and wipers.

Brake control-an idea off-road vehicle is designed to automatically brake slipping wheels. This way you can concentrate on steering without thinking of engaging the clutch or brakes.

 

Quality Suspension-shock absorbers decrease the impact of road bumpiness. A quality suspension system ensures a good grip on your vehicle on the road.

 

Great lights-travel enthusiasts that are more inclined to off-road vehicles mostly frequent deserts, and forests among other areas with poor lighting. Extra lights are a great addition to your off-road vehicle.

 

Hill Hold Control-when maneuvering the hilly terrains, this feature enhances the mobility of the vehicle in an upward and forward motion.This way the vehicle avoids rearward rolling so that driver focuses on controlling acceleration