How much off-roading will I be doing?
Truth be told not all SUVs are built alike, and not all SUVs were built with off-roading in mind. I have seen instances where a SUV couldn’t make it up a steep angled hill because of its unsuitable approach and departure angles. Another off-road factor to consider is the ground clearance. Some SUVs don’t have much ground clearance or lack skid plates to protect the under carriage of the vehicle. If these are a must for you than you should check into this before you purchase. Make sure you look at factors like horsepower, torque, low range 4wd, ground clearance, larger tires, approach and departure angles, skid plates, tow hooks or whatever else you might think you need. For more detailed information see my article, The Search for the True Off-roader. 4. Will I be encountering extreme conditions such as snow, ice or mud? If you live in an area where snowfall is as common as sunshine and ice isn’t just something you put in your drink, then you probably need a 4wd. Some opt to save the ex
