Before choosing an SUV, answer the question: "What do I expect from such a car?" And on what your answer will be, you should build on when choosing such machines. The selection should be based on the technical characteristics of SUVs.
Instructions
Step 1
If you want to choose a real SUV, you need to pay attention to the technical features of such vehicles. Start your choice with a body - frame or monocoque body. The frame structure is more durable, but these vehicles are stiffer and less comfortable.
Step 2
The suspension has an important role in conquering off-road. She can be dependent and independent. The independent suspension provides better traction. But she is more capricious and often subject to minor repairs, which are by no means cheap.
Step 3
One of the important criteria for choosing an SUV is the type of engine. Jeeps have a large engine displacement, which means high fuel consumption. For the lowest fuel consumption, it is better to choose a diesel vehicle. But keep in mind that in winter such a car will warm up longer; to save time, it is better to install a Webasto preheater, and this costs a lot of money. Yes, and maintenance on diesel cars has to be done more often - diesel fuel in Russia is not of the best quality.
Step 4
The most important advantage of SUVs is the four-wheel drive. It is thanks to all the driving wheels that jeeps overcome the difficulties of the road or its absence at all. There are SUVs with permanent all-wheel drive or plug-in. The latter is more economical in terms of fuel consumption. The plug-in four-wheel drive can have differential locks, axle connections and a downshift at high engine speeds.
Step 5
If you plan to use the jeep for its intended purpose - off-road driving, then it is better to opt for a manual transmission. With manual transmission, the car can be towed, pulled out if it gets stuck, "jerked", towed another car on a cable without fear of overheating the clutch.
