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What are they - the best SUV 2019? The experts of our online store not only answered this exciting question, but also prepared a detailed review of the two most popular all-terrain vehicles. This article will help you decide which SUV is better to buy for use both in extremely extreme conditions and on an ordinary highway.
Land Rover Defender
Good off-road potential and already "usual" proportions distinguish the legendaryLand Rover Defenderfrom many off-road vehicles.
The more modern exterior of the car is emphasized by a unique body finish, 12 wheel rim options (from 18 to 22 inches) and a new protective coating based on polyurethane film.
In the second generation of the Defender SUV (L663) there is no place for inseparable bridges and frames. It is equipped with a new reinforced D7x platform and a supporting body structure made of ultra-strong aluminum.
The chassis of the modified model can withstand up to7 t(although the declared passport load is 900 kg), plus a trailer weighing up to 3.5 tons. The updated Land Rover 2019 is presented in two models - Defender 90 and 110. The wheelbase of the first is 2587 mm (102 inches), the second is 3022 mm. The ground clearance in the standard position of the body is 216 mm, in off-road mode - 291 mm. During loading, the body drops 50 mm below the base level.
Importantly!If necessary, you can temporarily raise the car by an additional 70 mm.
The new Defender received the best geometric passability indicators in its class: the ramp angle is 28°, the entry/exit angles are 38° and 40°. Permanent four-wheel drive and a reduction gear are integral partsLand Defender. You can also purchase a rear lock for a separate feedifferential.
The updated on-board Terrain Response system has 4 modes of the home screen, with which you can easily control the operation of the accelerator, gearbox, steering wheel, anti-skid system, etc. In addition, the system works in automatic mode, independently determining the type of road. The well-known "transparent hood" function, implemented with the help of a camera and a display of the multimedia system, could not be dispensed with.
Two gasoline and two diesel engines are installed on the new Defender. The gasoline range is represented by the 4-cylinder P300 and 6-cylinder P400 engines. The first produces 296 hp, the second - 396 hp. The difference in power leads to a change in dynamic characteristics. In this case, the Defender with the P300 engine accelerates from a standstill to100 km/hin 8.1 seconds, and with the P400 engine - up to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds.
The interior of the new Land Rover is significantly different from its predecessor. There are 6 levels of equipment to choose from, but it should be noted that even the basic equipment consists of LEDsheadlights, dual-zone climate control, electric windshield heating, all-round cameras and a media systemPIVI PRO.
The minimum price of Land Rover Defender 110 is 1 million 400 thousand hryvnias, Defender 90 link – 1 million 200 thousand hryvnias. In addition, in 2020, simplified commercial vans with a cost of 1 million hryvnias will appear.
Nissan Terra
Nissan Terrabuilt on the Navara pickup platform of the latest generation. The front doors and wings, as well as the hood panel, front and front door mirrors, are unified with the pickup truck. However, all other parts of the body and footer are original.
Nissan Terradiffers from its predecessor in a more monumental exterior: a larger radiator grill, and the headlights are narrowed due to a small step. Also, the car is equipped with cameras that are installed on the radiator grills and under the side mirrors. The image is displayed on the screen built into the rearview mirror.
Depending on the configuration, the car can be:
- with LED headlights and daytime running lights. At the same time, a big plus is the chrome-plated rear-view mirrors equipped with turn signals;
- with halogen headlights without daytime running lights (standard equipment). Rear-view mirrors are made of unpainted plastic.
The SUV is offered with a Nissan gasoline engineR25 2.5 lfrom Navara, with a capacity of 184 hp. Equipped with an all-wheel drive system with rear axle differential lock. The transmission is unified with the pickup. 6-speed mechanical or 7-speed hydromechanical automatic transmission.
18-inch wheels are installed on the Nissan Terra255 mm x 60 mm. The wheelbase is 2850 mm. The full-size spare wheel is located on the bottom of the car. The structure of the rear suspension is almost the same as that of the Nissan Navara. However, there is still a small difference: the bridge has been replaced for a more comfortable ridespring.
Terra's interior design is almost the same as Navara's. The salon is simple and practical. A big advantage is the absence of a partition between the seats in the back row and the presence of a combined instrument panel with a liquid crystal screen that displays all information about the car: intermediate mileage, current gear and external temperature, etc.
Result.Choosing any of the above models, you will get not just a vehicle, but a real "beast" that will help you get out of any unforeseen situation.
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