If you’re keen to explore the Australian Outback, it’s generally accepted that you’ll need an SUV (sports utility vehicle). As the perfect combination of road and off-road, you’ll have the suspension, ride height, and other features to take your vehicle on an adventure. What’s more, SUVs also provide plenty of interior space for luggage and other important items.
With this in mind, what SUV models are best for the Australian Outback? You’ll find plenty of these models at used car dealers in Saint John, but which deserves the most attention?
Nissan Pathfinder
Released back in 2018, this model comes in both 4WD and 2WD; although 4WD helps with tricky terrain, don’t think that it’s a necessity for the Outback. Over the years, many have enjoyed the Outback perfectly well with a 2WD. Elsewhere, it has 270 horsepower, 3.5 litres, a V6 engine, and plenty of other useful features. One of these useful features is hill descent control so that you have more traction in times of need.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
When it comes to off-road vehicles, it’s fair to say that Toyota has one of the most impressive collections in existence. In the Land Cruiser, all owners have durability, control in all terrains, toughness, and more. The Prado boasts a 2.8-litre turbo, either six-speed automatic or manual transmission, 4WD, and Safety Sense.
To complete your Australian outback experience, secure your Land Cruiser with fitted car accessories, replacements such as comfortable seat covers and protective car mats.
Subaru Outback
How can you ignore a vehicle that literally has Outback in its name? This should be made for this very purpose, right? Sadly, this suggestion is cheating a little because it’s not strictly an SUV. However, the vehicle deserves a place on this list because the family station wagon almost dips its toes into SUV territory.
With a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, you’ll have over 170 horsepower. Alternatively, those who choose the larger model will get a 3.6-litre six-cylinder engine with over 255 horsepower. Consequently, it has potential for Outback adventures even though it’s not classed as an SUV.
Ford Everest
While the Subaru Outback is perfect for the Outback, this doesn’t mean that you should try to climb Everest with this next suggestion. Yet, it’s well suited to the Outback (great news!). In total, you’ll have nearly 350 lb-ft of torque, enough room for up to seven adults inside, a 3.2-litre five-cylinder engine, and the ability to tow 3,000kg.
Often, it’s the additional features that add real value to vehicles beyond the basic features. With the Ford Everest, it’s the Torque-on-Demand system. If you need more grip in the rear wheels, transfer torque with this setting. If you need it in the front wheels, transfer it back again. If something goes wrong and you need torque in a single wheel, even this is possible with Everest.
Choosing an SUV
Even after the four models here, you might look at the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Ford Falcon Station Wagon, VW Kombi Van, and Holden Commodore Sedan or Wagon. So, how do you choose between them?
Above all else, keep your needs in mind. For example, those in a group with five other adults need a vehicle with at least six seats. Meanwhile, you also need to pay attention to your budget. With so many SUVs available these days, you should be able to find a model within your budget (as long as this budget is respectable).
What’s more, look at the many features that will help in your adventure. When you keep your needs in mind, it’s possible to find a vehicle that will carry you and others on the greatest adventure of your life!
