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Top Reasons Why People Buy Land Rovers

Heather Gribbin

Heather Gribbin

February 3, 2020

Heather loves Land Rovers and spending time in the great outdoors.

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Why do people buy Land Rovers? Land Rovers are very basic and they are expensive. Sometimes, it can be difficult to drive with it around towns. It is not particularly comfortable to drive with them because it is noisy to run. It has fuel burners, costly to run, and hard to get with a skirt on. However, here are the many reasons why people still love buying Land Rovers:

Adventure

The chassis and body of the Defender are extremely modular. The load space of the interior is cavernous. With the flat outer panels, you can mount anything anywhere. With the full-length roof rack, you can have plenty of room for spares, fuel, and equipment.

Add to that, the Defender has the ability and parts of a Land Rover which can run even on low-quality fuels. Thus, it gives you the best adventure vehicle today.

You don’t have to be a globe trotter to experience the most out of the Land Rover. But it is suitable for those who enjoy sports since it has plenty of room for bikes, ropes, and canoes which they need along the trip. Check for the new and used cars for sale now.

Body Options

Land Rover has its own Special Vehicles Department which offers specialized and additional outfittings. No other company offers this kind of variety. This is the reason why you don’t see many Hilux based cherry pickers and Nissan Navara snow plows.

Character

The look of the Defender is perfect as it boosts the character. The design is similar to 1948. It has a retro design which still looks awesome even until now.

Cool Factor

One reason why people buy the Land Rover is because of its cool factor. Some companies made the Rovers look desirable. Because of the purchases of celebrities and famous athletes, the Rover has increased its exposure.

Today, it has become a trend to use a sporty Defender. It is even seen as a chic and hip vehicle.

Off-Road Abilities

Land Rover’s perform best even in off-road. Farmers love using the Land Rovers because they can bring it anywhere they go such as the wet grass, muddy areas, or rutted farms. Even the snowy roads in which thick drifts of snow are passable with Land Rovers. This is helpful for people who live in even a secluded village with limited access to transportation.

Indeed, this vehicle is designed for trips into the sea, across a beach, side slopes, and through fords.

Practicality

There is no denying that Land Rovers are very practical to use. It is a tool on wheels. Its interiors are made of hard-wearing materials that can be hosed down. The carpets and fabrics can resist moisture and mud. You can carry anything even a concrete mixer because of its spacious rear load. Check for the new and used cars for sale now.

Safety

The vehicles have no side impact protection either airbag. It is not even officially crash tested. However, the Defender’s chassis or its strongest structure is way above normal cars. Moreover, the Defender has a nice high driving position. This helps you see over the tops of other cars around the town. This can give you better vision miles ahead on winding walled country lanes.

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