The chassis boasts a lifted air suspension with long - travel dampers and new knuckles; Hydraulic Active Roll Control that provides
better wheel articulation, and a set of 20 - inch forged - aluminum wheels wrapped in Goodyear Wrangler off - road tires.
When activated, KDSS automatically disconnects the sway bar and adjusts the suspension system for
better wheel articulation.
Better wheel articulation, improved bump absorption, and better suspension are some of the aspects worth pointing out.
With
good wheel articulation and a gutsy engine, the Fortuner cleared obstacles as well if not better than the Everest, although it was less refined and noisier in the process.
But with switchable 2H, 4H and 4L modes, a rear diff lock, generous 225 mm of ground clearance,
good wheel articulation, reasonable underbody protection, hill descent control and hill start assist, the Terra made light work of the light - duty off - road work we subjected it to.
Not exact matches
The addition of aluminum parts throughout the vehicle, as
well as going from an independent three - link suspension to an individual four - link suspension, helps with comfort and
articulation of the
wheels.
Long spring travel,
good articulation and precise
wheel control are features, along with «a high level of driving dynamics and ride comfort on the road».
For starters, the tight and
well - tuned tow - ready suspension didn't provide the
articulation and
wheel travel that we were hoping for.
It appears to offer
wheel articulation that's ahead of the Jeep's, and can balance torque
better from front to rear, for steep ascents.
Excellent
wheel articulation and
best - on - test ground clearance (231 mm) were a bonus.
Another model with a long history of being considered one of the
best off - road SUVs, the Toyota Land Cruiser's plush interior trappings are complemented by full - time 4 -
wheel drive, the Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (to minimize body roll and maximize
articulation), and Crawl Control.
A stock four - door Wrangler has 10 inches of clearance (versus the Cherokee's 8.7),
better approach and departure angles, more
wheel articulation and infinitely more leeway for driver error.
The Trailhawk has some other features that make it more capable than the other trim levels as
well, including 8.7 inches of ground clearance, up to 8.1 inches of
wheel articulation, 19 inches of water fording abilities, and more.
With
wheel articulation just a shade under 20 inches, the Discovery is
well equipped to clamber over the gnarliest of off - road obstacles.