Jeep SUV Vehicles Adelaide: How Important is 4WD?

The answer to this question really depends on what you’re planning on using your car for. If you’re simply looking for a small run-around for the little journeys to work and to the store, then 4WD probably isn’t that important. But if you need your vehicle for long journeys, for going anywhere that isn’t 100% tarmac or simply for having a bit of fun off-road, then 4WD capability becomes essential.

Of course, if you’re interested in buying a car like a Jeep Cherokee Adelaide, then the chances are you’re already familiar with the benefits of 4WD. But if not, and you’ve simply been attracted by the stunning design of the Cherokee, then here’s a quick summary. A 4WD is a car that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously. Basically, all four wheels can be driven at the same time (the clue is in the name really).

This gives you increased power and control in situations where the road surface is uneven or slippery. Most people tend to associate 4WD with off-road vehicles, such as those Jeep Adelaide has specialised in over the years. But in the last two decades, there has been a definite shift in attitude about the need for 4WD on other occasions. For example, 4WD can make driving on wet or slippery tarmac much safer.

The Cherokee comes with an active full-time 4WD system, called Selec-Trac II®. This is an incredibly strong system with real time traction response. This means Selec-Trac is constantly adjusting to road conditions to give you the optimum grip on the road, at all times. Should slippage occur at any point, torque will be transferred to the wheels with the most grip to keep you in control.

So, do you really need it? If you’re going off-road you certainly will. Jeep has been designing its vehicles to stand up to the toughest off-road conditions for 70 years. A pre-owned Cherokee in Adelaide will handle beautifully but it’s off road where it can show its true colours.

Having the extra capability that 4WD gives you is confidence boosting. Knowing that you can cope with any conditions and that yours will always be the last vehicle standing, no matter what the conditions, is good to know. While it’s true that you might not need 4WD all the time, consider it the motoring equivalent of knowing self-defence. When it’s not needed, you don’t notice it but should something happen, it could save your life. And apart from anything else, it could be a whole lot of fun to drive.

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