30%…? Ok, well maybe it’s a bit different in SA… I thought Hobart roads were pretty bad, but they’re sealed. I grew up out in the bush 8kms up a bush track, and our Euro cars did just fine.
The difference is that there's seatbelts, glass and a 'roll cage' to retain the biology from polluting the environment.
Not arguing that fact, we can make do with a lot less than we think we need.
Just that in my albeit limited experience a ranger or cruiser is not actually a better experience… I’d rather daily drive that Metro than a ranger
Out of curiosity - what was the latest/least worst dual-cab you've driven?Just that in my albeit limited experience a ranger or cruiser is not actually a better experience… I’d rather daily drive that Metro than a ranger
I jsut don’t get the appeal of the top heavy ponderous things. It’s not comfortable to me the feeling of fightjng physics.
Serious question , how did we use to manage 20 years ago before these dual cabs were even a thing ?
Mate, there were dickheads in Commodores and Falcon utes, dont generalise people who drive 4WD's.
Correct and I’m glad you mentioned those two vehicles specifically, because once you take out genuine off road ability and towing (which 98 per cent of people never actually do either of which , regardless of the fantasy world people like to live in) , those are actually far superior in every way than the modern dual cab.
Blah blah Jimbo TLDR, have you ever driven a commo over the Simpson ?
Are we looking at the same image? That thing's hideous! With a rear end that can't quite decide whether it wants to be a Civic or not.
Have you looked at and driven one, or another internet-wank opinion ?
Never driven the Simpson. Same as 99 per cent of the population. But maybe I’ll drop 80k on a piece of farm equipment for the daily office commute on the extremely unlikely event that one day I will.
Instead of using and justifying use of 4wd have you tried just sending it through the mud? I had a KE Laser, mannnn that thing went some places...only once it needed a nudge with a bullbar from a mates Disco when it got beached on the chassis rails.
Does the PHEV version come with seven seats now? I only ask because the old ones didn't. Anyway I have one of the first Gen of these. Has now racked up 160K with no mechanical issues. The main issue with them is that because they have a small battery it wears fast because you are using it hard. We can only get around 20km of EV range now (was around 35-40 to begin with), and the motor cuts in earlier when power is demanded. A mate has a newer version and it's an improvement as the electric motors are more powerful. Anyway if your town driving day to day stuff is less than 25km then they are worth a look in I reckon
Yep there's a 7 seat Outlander PHEV.
Thanks @rangersac we have had Mitsubishis before and they just worked so willing to give this a try. You can get the 7 seats in the PHEV version now, not a lot of room but enough for kids when necessary.