{"id":1447,"date":"2023-07-26T11:01:09","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T10:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/05\/04\/why-buy-a-4x4\/"},"modified":"2025-01-14T21:38:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T21:38:09","slug":"why-buy-a-4x4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/why-buy-a-4x4","title":{"rendered":"Why buy a 4&#215;4?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you noticed how certain drivers get a bad press? Boy racers, Sunday drivers, Caravan Towers, Audi owners, and of course, the much-maligned 4&#215;4 drivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apparently, 4&#215;4 drivers are killing the planet. They drive dangerous vehicles. They hog the roads. They\u2019re even responsible for increased levels of child obesity. In fact, it wouldn\u2019t be surprising to hear that the leader of North Korea invented these cars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-2022-07-04T165631.399.jpg\" alt=\"4x4\" class=\"wp-image-11535\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet despite all this negative PR, these vehicles still remain a very popular choice for many drivers. And not just those who live in rural areas, or cash-rich WAGS residing in wealthy boroughs of London and Cheshire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what exactly makes a 4&#215;4 the car of choice for so many drivers? To answer this question we\u2019ve taken a close look at these all-terrain cars and what they offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">They are safe <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no disputing that these vehicles are safe. They\u2019re made to be robust, tackle the most demanding environments and survive in the toughest terrains. 4&#215;4 cars such as Nissan\u2019s <u><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/new-cars\/nissan\/x-trail\">X-Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/u> are designed to cope with the aftermath of mudslides, rock falls, flooding and more. So a little UK rain and a touch of frost or snow hardly worries them. And for the designers and manufacturers, the survival of the passengers is just as important as survival of the car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to a plethora of safety features, your average 4&#215;4 delivers a far higher driver ride than most other vehicles. This naturally means that as an occupant, you have a much better level of visibility, so you can see more of the road than other drivers. Often, this can be like an advanced warning system; giving you a better opportunity to observe the actions of other drivers and the chance to safely adapt your own driving much earlier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">4&#215;4 vehicles are practical <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cars like the Hyundai Santa Fe are big with a capital \u2018HUGE!!\u2019 This means there\u2019s always plenty of space for you and a great big gang of passengers. Many 4x4s have seven seats, so they can easily accommodate large groups. There\u2019s no squeezing people in or scrimping on legroom either; the extra space means everyone travels comfortably. So family holidays or long-distance journeys with friends or colleagues are all handled with ease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, there\u2019s always a cavern of space in the boot for everyone\u2019s belongings too. Plus enough room to clear your garage or junk room with just one or two trips to the local tip. There\u2019s a reason why those stallholders with the most stock at your weekend car boot sale all drive 4x4s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">They are economical <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh yes they are! In fact, it\u2019s something of a myth that they are all fuel-guzzling monsters, driven by marauding diesel demons set on destroying the planet. Famous 4x4s, like the iconic Range Rover, can return up to 56mpg. That\u2019s even more economical than a popular family estate car. And many smaller 4&#215;4 SUV vehicles use the same economical engines as smaller cars, so if you drive them frugally they can be just as kind to your pocket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">They are environmentally friendly <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, we haven\u2019t taken leave of our senses. It\u2019s not just fuel economy that compares with so-called \u2018greener\u2019 vehicles. Emissions aren\u2019t necessarily the 4&#215;4\u2019s Achilles heel any more. Some produce emission levels that are even kinder to the environment than family hatchbacks and thanks to manufacturers like Range Rover (who run CO2 offset schemes) they can actually be much greener. Now, that\u2019s a surprise, isn\u2019t it?! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image-2022-07-04T165803.512.jpg\" alt=\"4x4\" class=\"wp-image-11537\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">4x4s are adaptable <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve touched on this earlier \u2013 vehicles like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/new-cars\/jeep\">Jeep\u2019s Renegade and Grand Cherokee<\/a> are manufactured to handle pretty much whatever is thrown at them. This includes weather conditions, like severe rain, ice, snow and wind. Plus, they can cope with whatever the UK\u2019s roads bring their way; from steep hill climbs and winding mountain passes, to pot-hole ridden roads and exposed rural dirt tracks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, when the going gets tough these vehicles get even tougher, so if you need to venture off-road for work or pleasure, or find yourself parked beside a muddy sports field, you\u2019ll want to be behind the wheel of one of these; it\u2019s what they\u2019re made for! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">They are versatile <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ah, but, they\u2019re not a city car. Right? WRONG! Your average 4&#215;4 can comfortably handle any kind of road surface and any kind of road. They are precision-engineered machines, so sharp turns and tight spaces are easy work for a 4&#215;4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re often packed with advanced technology too, which can automatically help with braking if a cyclist or pedestrian gets a little too close. And multiple cameras give you the perfect 360 view; something many so-called city-cars can\u2019t match. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">They are seriously strong <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One regular criticism of 4&#215;4 drivers is that they use them to pull that other much-maligned road vessel \u2013 the caravan. We can\u2019t dispute this. But there\u2019s a good reason so many 4x4s are used for towing; they\u2019re strong! And that means they\u2019re safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Towing anything heavy like a caravan, trailer or horsebox is serious business and not just for the driver. 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