subject: Cars Fit For The Winter [print this page] Winter is soon approaching, and eventually the fallen Autumn leaves will make way for the icy Winter snow.
The Wintery weather can cause havoc on the British roads, the lightest dusting of snow brings our motorways to a standstill so a good winter car will ensure that you're able to handle the hazardous conditions with ease.
If you commute to work your car choice is especially important as you want to embark on your daily drive knowing that you will safely get from A to B in the most appalling conditions.
Ideally you want a sturdy car that has excellent grip and great handling - below is a list of five cars that are fully-equipped to make sure you get through the winter season!
1) Volkswagen Tourareg - This popular 4X4 from Volkswagen will ensure that you get to wherever you need to go during the cold winter months. The Tourareg shares a chassis with the Porsche Cayenne so you know you are buying into quality. Handling and steering are especially sharp - which is what you need to cope with all manner of terrains. You'll also be pleased to know that there is plenty of space inside this 4X4 to ensure that it'll easily cope with large families.
2) The Audi Q5 isn't an ordinary SUV - this Audi handles like a hatchback, meaning it offers great handling which is essential during the icy conditions. The cabin is also extremely quiet so wind noise is kept to a minimum. Another benefit with this option is style - it's one of the best-looking cars in this list, so whist some people are motoring along in their old hatchback you can rest assured that you'll be driving in style!
3) You can't really beat a Land Rover when it comes to finding a car that's more suited to driving in the wintry conditions. The Freelander 2 in particular has a sophisticated 4-wheel drive system that will smooth out all the rough terrain and bumpy road surfaces. Another bonus is grip - it comes in abundance and will ensure that during the worst conditions you remain on-track.
4) The Nissan Qashqai is one of the smallest cars in this list, but that doesn't mean it's any worse off. For a competitively-priced car it offers more than a capable drive. You certainly won't need to worry about grip - and steering is almost superb! It offers a good ride across a variety of terrains - it may look slightly small on the outside, but once you're inside it certainly feels big.
5) Thanks to its soft suspension the Volvo XC70 ensures that your ride is comfortable thanks to its 'springiness'. This Swedish manufacturer certainly knows all about cold-weather motoring - as it is perfectly equipped to cope with all the British winter can throw at you. Its all-wheel drive system enables you to venture on and off road and can certainly handle the light dusting of snow that would usually bring the British motorways to a halt!
