Guide to Off-Road Specs and Features
Understanding Off-Roading Specs and Features
If you need an agile luxury vehicle that's right at home in the wild as it is in town, then our Land Rover dealership is the right place to look. These adventurous off-roading models are fit for tackling tough terrain and dusty trails thanks to a wide range of off-roading specs and features, and it pays to know exactly how this gear works. Let's take a closer look at the off-road essentials for a better understanding of your vehicle's capabilities.
All-Terrain Tires
While most tires are fine for cruising through town or embarking on highway road trips, there are certain conditions that require specialized tires. All-terrain or off-road tires are designed with uneven terrain in mind, and they can offer the extra traction you need to brave grounds that could be slick with mud, sand, snow, and more.
Off-Road Protection
Off-road environments can be unpredictable, so it's smart to explore them with a vehicle that's properly protected. Guards like reinforced bumpers, body cladding, and skid plates can armor your vehicle against obstacles that might pose a threat to the vehicle's body or mechanical components, like rocks and logs.
Locking Differentials
When all your wheels turn at the same speed, it's easier to gain traction. Locking differentials help you secure that traction by lowering the odds that they could get stuck on uneven terrain.
Four- or All-Wheel Drive
The drivetrain on your vehicle sends the engine's power to the wheels, and while front- and rear-wheel drive are great for pavement, you'll be better served by four- or all-wheel drive when you go off-road. That's because these options send more torque to each wheel.
Off-Road Suspension
Your model's suspension system can dissipate turbulence from the road to keep jolts from shaking the cabin. This is essential for a smooth ride on streets and highways, and when you venture off-road, you'll need enhanced suspension to mitigate the more uneven terrain underneath your wheels.
Ground Clearance
The higher a vehicle is above the ground, the safer its underside is from obstacles underneath. A high ground clearance is a key attribute for any vehicle that you intend to take out into the unpredictable wilderness.
Approach, Break-Over, and Departure Angles
Respectively, these are the angles at which your vehicle can ascend an incline, crest a hill, and descend without getting stuck or scraping the ground.
Water Fording Depth
Some vehicles can be set up to wade through shallow bodies of water like streams or pools of mud. Various factors influence how capable a specific model can be at water fording, from the position of the air intake to the ground clearance and the protective covers and seals for mechanical and electrical components. Before you attempt to cross any water, it's important to know the maximum fording depth of your vehicle, so check the manufacturer specs or owner's manual.
Find Your Off-Road Vehicle in Roanoke, VA
Whenever you're ready to get behind the wheel of a luxury vehicle that you can take out on the trials, you'll find it here at Land Rover Roanoke. When you visit our lot, our team will help you find a model with all the off-roading gear, luxury comforts, and smart safety tech that you're looking for, so drop by to see what's waiting for you at our dealership. We hope to see you soon at 5000 Franklin Road SW, Roanoke, Virginia 24014.