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Rugged, all-wheel drive vehicles are built to tackle the toughest terrain going.
And if you need a vehicle to take you off the beaten track - whether for work or leisure purposes - then an off-roader is the leasing option for you.
A regular hatchback won’t get you to the base of a mountain in the depths of winter. And most two-wheel drive SUVs will come unstuck when trying to traverse a muddy field.
But if you choose an off-road vehicle with a sophisticated all-wheel drive system, as well as features such as a traction-boosting locking differential, you’ll get you over the hill and far away.
Your choice of all-wheel drive lease vehicles is varied - and covers everything from pick-up trucks and SUVs through to high-riding estates like the Subaru Outback.
The brilliant news for lease customers is that all-wheel drive off-roaders do not need to be expensive - there are plenty of affordable, and dependable, vehicles to choose from.
Just look at the Dacia Duster, a car that can be specified as a 4x4 and which has been praised by critics for its track-hacking abilities. Meanwhile the Suzuki Ignis represents an extremely affordable lease and is also available with an ‘ALLGRIP’ 4-wheel Drive system - it might just surprise you with its rock-hopping ability.
More and more off-roaders are powered by electricity - twin motors to drive both the rear and front wheels. The Jaguar I-PACE, for example, can tackle light off-roading, coming with a low grip mode and Adaptive Surface Response technology.
Meanwhile you can’t ignore the legends of the off-roading world - vehicles like the Land Rover Defender, Toyota Land Cruiser, Ford Ranger pick-up and Jeep Wrangler.
How well a vehicle performs off-road is about much more than just how powerful it is. You need to consider elements such as ground clearance, the approach and departure angles, whether or not it has high and low range gears for when the going gets really touch, and also how much torque is available from the engine.
You might also want to see if a vehicle has underbody protection and whether or not it comes with tyres designed for the great outdoors.
Are you going to be tackling some of the most demanding terrain imaginable… or do you simply need a vehicle that’s sure-footed on slippery, rural lanes? If it’s the latter, there are some supremely-capable ‘soft-roaders’ that have all-wheel-drive but aren’t necessarily built for extreme rock-hopping.
An example of the latter might be the petrol-hybrid Nissan X-Trail e-Power.
The latest tech wizardry might just help you in your off-road pursuits.
The Land Rover Defender, for example, is equipped with Hill Launch Assist, Low Traction Launch, Hill Descent Control, and Land Rover’s ‘Terrain Response 2’ system, which makes subtle adjustments to the traction, stability, braking, power, and transmission to ensure you can tackle snow, sand, wet roads, mud, and rocky terrain.
These cutting-edge advancements might just give you the edge.
Just because you’re heading off-road, you don’t don’t necessarily need to skimp on the creature comforts.
Vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz G-Class are as luxurious as they are adept, while the iconic Range Rover offers similar levels of sumptuousness.
If you’re confused or unsure about any aspect of leasing a car, give the Select Car Leasing team a call: 0118 920 5130
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