This past weekend, I was able to test out a new Jeep Liberty 4x4 off-road in Quatal Cyn. The road conditions were juicy, slick & wintery. Thick wet red mud & snow for several miles as we transended into the high desert canyon. Jesse says gearing on 4-high was real challenging on the way down, so DanaMite had to try the test of 4-low on the way up. Nice consistant speed, trying to stay away from cliff & keep the momentum up/3000 RPM. The vehicle rode very comfy with the leather interior & suspension felt pretty stable & secure. Getting from 4-low into 4-high took some muscle & reading. I almost thought I was going to break the lever, but back on pavement it seemed manageable.
The way we live & vacation in California, almost everyone needs a car. But what type of vehicle do you REALLY need. Fuel efficient, luxurious SUV or basic utility. Wanna off-road, do your research. If you are searching the market for a new AWD SUV, make sure you know the difference on real 4x4 & the newly marketed 4WD/AWD (all-wheel drive). Also check the gas tank size, range of travel miles and the crash test history on your preferred brand.
