New Zealand is a beautiful and rugged country.
4x4 hire New Zealand is the best way to explore this beautiful country!
Top 5 reasons to hire a 4WD in New Zealand
Safety - Larger vehicles are always safer in an accident. Large 4x4 SUV style vehicles give better view and command of the road increasing safety. You have more chance of avoiding upcoming hazards if you can see what's up ahead. |
Traction - 4wd vehicles give much better tire traction on loose road surfaces, snow and ice. This significantly decreases the possibility of getting stuck. |
Comfort - The larger 4wd vehicles give a fantastic ride comfort and higher viewing position above the road. This will make your journey more enjoyable and memorable.
Mid-size 4wd vehicles such as the Toyota RAV4 are typically easier for less mobile people to get into and out of. |
Space - A well designed 4x4 suv such as the Toyota Landcruiser prado has wide body giving ample seating space and easily sufficient luggage space for most travellers. |
Appearance - Lets face it, a tidy 4x4 out classes most if not all sedans or station wagons on the road. A 4x4 also looks good in the holiday pics you show your friends. |
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Important points for driving a 4wd vehicle
4WD or 4x4 doesn't mean you can drive faster than a regular car. 4WD improves your SUV or wagon's traction on slippery or lose surfaces from a stationary position. The tyres of a 4x4 won't necessarily grip the pavement any better when you brake (particularly when braking at speed).
Some basics about how a 4WD or 4x4 vehicle works ...
In the ideal case, a 4wd vehicle will send as much torque as possible to each wheel without causing the wheel to slip.
The maximum amount of torque for each wheel is determined not by the availablilty of power from the engine, but by the traction on each tyre. The more weight on each tyre, the greater traction (or friction) at that tyre.
When
turning, traction will be greater on the outside wheels.
When
accelerating, traction will be greater on the rear wheels.
When
braking, traction will be greater on the front wheels.
There are numerous different implementations and types of 4WD vehicles available. Two names for common implementions are AWD (all-wheel-drive) and 4WD (4-wheel-drive).
All-wheel-drive - Typically referrs to a full-time system. Most AWD systems cannot be turned off. AWD seems to be the more common system used in smaller modern 4WD vehicles.
4-wheel-drive - Typically referrs to a part-time system. The system is typically switched by locking hub switches. Some newer vehicles have the ability to turn off 4WD from within the vehicle. Turning off 4WD saves wear and tear + fuel economy when 4WD is not required.
For a detailed explanation of how four-wheel-drive works, see
www.howstuffworks.com.
Our range of 4WD vehicles
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
The 5 door Landcruiser Prado is an outstanding recreational vehicle, equally in the city, on the open road or on the farm. Powered by either a turbo-diesel, or a V6 petrol engine, the Prado has pleanty of torque. The Prado is equiped with all the features you'd expect from a modern SUV such as power steering, electric windows & mirrors, ABS braking system and SRS dual air bags. The five door Prado also has the option of seven seat capability or additional luggage space with foldable rear seats.
Landcruiser Prado 4WD information - Landcruiser Prado 4WD Quotation |
Toyota RAV4
The RAV4 is arguably the world's best-known recreational vehicle. Available in manual or auto transmission, power is feed from the 2.0Ltr DOHC engine through all four wheels for reliable traction. The Rav4 is a typical SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle), agile and sporty on the open road, handy around town yet rugged & tough for some off road use.
Rav4 4x4 4WD information - Rav4 4x4 4WD Quotation |
Toyota Caldina 4wd Station Wagon
Practicality plus stylish looks. The Caldina, New Zealand's most desired family wagon combines the stylishness of a sedan & practicality of a station wagon. Perfect for small groups with larger luggage requirements than a sedan can satisfy. Reliable and durable 2.0 petrol engine available in a 4WD option.
Caldina 4WD wagon information - Caldina 4WD wagon Quotation |
