more confi dent ride experience. It's
certainly a very different perspective,
compared to a low slung sports car.
Many models also offer a short wheel
or long wheel base depending on the
overall length of the vehicle. If you're
opting for a short wheel base, be sure
you're comfortable with the ride as
short wheel bases can often result in
more body roll.
bought these days never see the dust
of an off road adventure, for some, it is
the number one reason to buy this type
of car. Many SUVs offer two wheel and
four wheel drive capability along with
larger, more powerful engine variants
to deliver great off-road performance
and towing ability. What you need to
consider is whether you want a 4WD
that can be driven every day, or do you
want a vehicle that can cope off-road
and with towing the boat or horse?
Cayenne, for example, gulps about 18
litres per 100 kms. The good news is
that many of the latest model SUVs are
offered with diesel engine variants and
are competitive when it comes to fuel
effi ciency. The Hyundai Santa Fe CRDi
only consumes 7 litres per 100 kilo-
metres, which is less than some small
cars! If you've looking for something
even more eco friendly, you might
want to check out the SUV hybrids on
the market such as the Lexus 400h.
starting with the Kia Rondo from the
mid $20,000's all the way up to the
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S. This will set
you back about $280,000 for the car
and about $5,500 in fuel a year!
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