Adding an SUV to Your Home Fleet is a Winter Game-Changer
Is it Worth Having an SUV in the Winter?
Getting ready for winter driving could mean adding a vehicle to your home fleet. It’s not uncommon for people looking through the Cambridge Centre Honda pre-owned inventory for a winter vehicle. One question our team hears often on the lot is, ‘Is it worth having an SUV in the winter?’ There are several reasons why SUVs have become the most popular class in Canada. Improved winter driving performance is just one of those reasons. Let’s take a closer look at why you might want to consider a pre-owned SUV ready to go before the snow flies.
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Why Are SUVs Better at Driving in the Snow?
The advantage SUVs have over cars in the snow comes down to physical size. SUVs are heavier and ride higher than sedans, coupes or hatchbacks. The additional weight will naturally help the SUV maintain better traction on snow-covered or slippery roads. That advantage grows when an SUV is equipped with winter tires.
Should Your SUV Have FWD or AWD?
When front-wheel drive become the standard, it represented a huge boost in capability for automobiles in general. SUVs with front-wheel drive have the same benefits over a model with rear-wheel drive. The reason front-wheel drive is better on snow and ice than RWD is because the weight of the engine presses down on the front wheels, improving traction.
All-wheel drive is arguably the best option for drivers who expect to do a lot of winter driving in less-than-ideal conditions. Having power applied to all four wheels means that wheel slipping is less likely to occur and the driver will have more control.
Always Practice Defensive Driving
With all the advancements in traction control, winter tires and the like, it may seem like modern SUVs are invulnerable to winter hazards. That simply isn’t true. No amount of all-wheel drive will help a properly equipped SUV stop faster on slippery roads. It’s vital to drive at a speed appropriate for conditions.
If you need some help finding a winter-ready SUV to improve your peace of mind, make an appointment with a Cambridge Centre Honda product expert today.
