4WD going soft.

Discussion aside, that Territory "ute" is a photoshop job...

typical explorer, the bluddy rear wheel has come off :)

Most of my Landrover friends thought I went soft when I bought a Landcruiser 30 years ago. Now I look at the newer models and think they're a bit soft with all the plastic and puter stuff. Must be secret lust. LOL

I couldn't care less what other people prefer to buy, each to their own.

Pat

i like the red 1 cause they go faster !!!! especially with a red P plate lolololol

steve

"well it sounds as if it’s because that is what the majority of people want and the manufactures relies this and are building them as such"

Got it in one Sherlock!!

Geoff.

Simple fact is they build and sell the cars that people want to buy.

Once upon a time all 4wd were heavy duty work/military vehicles and they began to add extras like comfortable seats,padded interiors and aircon ect
The more comfortable they became ,the more acceptable they became and the more they sold.
The car makers got to a point where they could not make them more comfortable and easier to drive without ditching some of the things that made older style 4wds tough ,eg solid axles and full chassis

If consumers began buying solid axles vehicles in ever increasing numbers,then more models would appear.

Lets face it ,most owners dont go offroad in a serious way so why buy something that is truck like.

Struth...doesn't anyone remember the days of the 'Redex' round Australia car trials....back in 1953,54 and 55...all street cars..Ahh..memmories.