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My predilection for 4x4 vehicles has driven me un-numerable times to the subsequent sites of the TATA motors, Chevrolets, SUV and what not! I know it would cost a bomb and, thus, have sated myself, so far, by visiting the showrooms and viewing my screen savers of the ritzy cars. Misconception regretted! This post is not about car segments, rather on best performing 4x4 vehicles compatible on rugged terrains of Indian Hills. Read the post and down pat features of the most eyed macho 4x4 (For the uninformed lot, a 4x4 vehicle has all four of its wheels powered by the engine where as conventional car models will have only 2 wheels backed by the engines).
Land Rover
Rating: *****
Sauve. This vehicle comes with a muckle of features that reflect class and sophistication in its look. One of the stunning vehicles from TATA’s range of SUVs, Land Rover is designed with stylish cabin, huge space and contemporary technology. A vehicle for all purposes and terrains, TATA’s Land Rover is equipped with features like gearbox, throttle and air suspension along with traction control that supports the drive on all land types. Land Rover guarantees par excellence locomotive capacity powered by twin turbo V8 diesel or supercharged V8 engine. Adding to this are six-speed automatic transmission, command shift are the standard features that makes this a perfect design for hills. A striking/cozy interior of contemporary fittings, leather content, trim finishes, and dynamic cockpit interiors of the finest leather content and wood options compliments the rough interiors.
TATA Safari (DICOR)
Rating: ****
The King of all SUVs in India, the TATA Safari stands emblematic of all the excellence and high deliverable performance. An age old preferable SUVs are excellent for hills; rugged terrains as compared to Sumo, Sierra et al. TATAs prove their mettle at automobile designing with well-designed interiors which comprise comfortable seats and quite a luxurious cabin. One of top-drawing interior feature of TATA Safari is rear legroom which can be folded/ unfolded to liberate luggage rooms while driving. Adjustable height seat belts are the complimenting feature that allows extra strip of comfort in long drive. Adjustable tilt steering is of a better quality than the dashboard. The car is infixed with ultramodern Delphi Multitec 1600 bar fully electronic Common Rail Direct Injection System which delivers the job of supplying fuel. This is the smartest feature that helps long wearing drives on the mountains. Multitec 1600 bar is fully electronic and well aids in acceleration, noise reduction and overall control patented adaptive learning technology. The engine is amazing and oil consumption is efficiently monitored.
Mahindra Bolero
Rating: ***
The Bolero SLX is a pretty rough and tough car, consummately equipped for a drive on all kinds of road condition. It is best suited for hilly areas and delivers a mileage of 13.8 km/lt on smooth roads and an average of 11.6km/lt (without AC). At its highest best Bolero gives a speed performance of 124 km. Besides, Bolero SLX is upgraded with ground clearance. One of the main features of this car is very low maintenance cost. The engine delivery is good and it is well suited for long distances without any problems. The New Mahindra Bolero is back-powered by 2523cc Turbo Charged DI (Direct Injection) diesel engine that generates a power of 63.2 PS @ 3200 rpm and 18.4 kgm of torque @ 1440-1500 rpm. Mahindra Bolero is the most suited car for the bumpy and hill roads as it is featured with good, low-end torque.
Hi,a travel aficionado, I love zipping between various cities in India. Traveling is in my veins and India being an addiction to me, i have penned about many untrodden destinations in the country.