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Why A 4×4 Is A Luxury Vehicle?
Love them or hate them, the reality is the 4×4 remains a top-rated vehicle on the road. Despite the rise in chatter over their size and emissions in congested cities, insurance companies have reported an increase in their popularity year on year*. With the likes of Bentley and Rolls Royce entering the fold and producing their own 4×4, the luxury SUV market demand is more prevalent than ever. So what is making the 4×4 such a sought after car? Well, here are some of their luxurious advantages and why you might want to consider an SUV in 2021.
Hybrid options available
With more and more cars turning electric, opting for a hybrid vehicle is no longer just an on-trend purchase. Although electric and hybrid vehicles are still seen by many as a luxury, one day in the not too distant future, they will be a requirement. Hybrid vehicles benefit from reduced fuel costs, lower emissions ergo lower road tax and congestion charges, and they hold their value more than traditional diesel or petrol cars. Fuel costs, road tax and emissions have long been the downfall of the beloved 4×4, and hybrid SUVs are paving the way for change. The new Range Rover Evoke offers up a customisable, stylish, luxury hybrid option.
Don’t forget, luxury cars allow you to build your own vehicle to your taste and requirements. You can choose the interiors, the wheels, seating options, fuel type and the added extras to suit you. If a red, hybrid, Range Rover with red leather and black alloys is what you want just contact your local Range Rover dealer and they will be happy to help.
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Better traction
Four-wheel drive vehicles are exactly what they say; the power is distributed over all four wheels, maximising traction and stability. Perfect for off-road driving, a driving luxury in itself. Increased traction and stability gives you more control, which is especially beneficial in slippery or adverse weather conditions. Better tractions or better control provides the driver with more confidence and peace of mind making for a favourable driving experience.
For those who want the ultimate luxurious choice, many modern SUVs are now designed to be ‘crossovers,’ meaning that you can opt for a two-wheel or a four-wheel drive option as ans when you want it, giving you the best of both worlds. BMW’s new X7 is one of the latest additions to the crossover market.
More space, storage and an elevated driving position
4x4s are known for their size. Their bigger size affords drivers and passengers more legroom, more headroom and a much bigger boot, ideal for families and pet owners. Seats are often luxurious, they are larger and customisable to the passenger’s seating and comfort preference; the new Skoda Karoq boasts removable seats providing the ultimate flexibility for those who cannot travel light. The height of a 4×4 often makes them easier to get in and out of and provides a driver with an elevated driving position giving them greater visibility of the road and other road users. Not to mention the feeling of regality it gives.
Safety
Not only are 4x4s a luxury vehicle to own, one of their biggest pulls is their safety record, commonly being viewed as one of the safest cars on the road – that has to be the biggest luxury you can buy. Their better traction makes them favourable in all weather conditions, their height improves road visibility, and their size and weight makes them one of the safer vehicles on the road should you be involved in an accident. Not to mention that many of the new SUVs come packed with additional safety features such as autonomous braking, advanced traction and rear and front view cameras. The Range Rover was awarded 5 star Euro NCAP safety rating and was praised for how well it protects adult and children passengers, scoring 94% on the adult safety tests and 87% on the child safety tests making it one of the highest-scoring 4x4s.
Status
Finally pulling up in a 4×4 has a certain pre-disposed ‘luxury’ status about it. New 4x4s are beautifully designed to the highest standard inside and out. They host attention to detail, the latest technology and sought after mod-cons but overall are designed to keep their passengers safe. Whether you want to keep the kids quiet in the back watching a film or the car to park itself, luxury 4x4s have it all. It is not just their status symbol that sets the high price tag but rather it is everything that you get with it.
