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Monthly Archives: March 2011

April11ProdCountryUp Country 4×4 Accessories has launched a range of new products. First up is the Fullbox PU 2011 pick-up tonneau cover, suitable for a variety of vehicles including the Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux and all-new VW Amorak.

Made from polyurethane plastic, the Fullbox can be colour-coded to match your vehicle. It’s environmentally friendly and should provide rugged service well into the future.

Also new is the Star-Top pick-up hardtop, which has side opening windows and a large rear door. The Star-Top is available for the Hilux, Navara and Amorak, and you can have it in a colour of your choice.

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April 2011 Issue of 4×4 Magazine

April11Blog2Seeing the glitz and glamour of the Geneva Motor Show on our news pages gives Hils a spring in her step as the 4×4 has truly bounced back for 2011. The last couple of years have been rather lean at the Show, but we can be assured that the market for new vehicles is healthy and there’s more to come

What did surprise us at the Geneva Motor Show was that Jeep is not bringing the new Patriot to the UK this year, and it looks unlikely that it will arrive in 2012, either.

We are rather taken aback at this news from Jeep, because, as you’ll have read on the news pages in the February issue in our very upbeat piece on Jeep’s big presence here this year, the revamped, uprated Patriot was arriving in two and four-wheel drive form and due this May.

It seems that Jeep – or perhaps it’s the Fiat influence? – has decided not to bother with the Patriot and concentrate on the new Compass which seems to be ousting the Cherokee.

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kiaIt’s great news to read that Kia has won Car of the Year in a recent online awards. This really does show the shift in opinion about 4x4s that one has come out on top when up against all types of car. This is a vehicle that looks good, performs well, has loads of kit and offers that incredible seven year warranty. It’s no surprise that it’s gone down a storm!

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KiaAwardNot only has the Kia Sportage won CarBuyer’s Best 4×4 but it also won the greatest accolade of them all – Car of the Year – in the website’s inaugural awards.

Of the Sportage, carbuyer.co.uk say the Sportage won, “not just because it blends the best in on and off-road performance, and is loaded with kit. It also shows that Kia’s engineers and designers are capable of building a world beating car. With its seven year warranty, good looks and capable diesel engine range it’s a vehicle you can choose with your head, and your heart.”

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policemanIt seems like a crazy idea, but 4x4s are still being stolen to order. Especially high spec vehicles, which thieves can then pass on to buyers with large sums of money changing hands. The worrying thing is that, in some cases, the traditional ways to ensure the security of your 4×4 are pointless – thieves are actually breaking into people’s homes to locate the keys and they can then simply drive away with your pride and joy perfectly intact and ready to sell on.

The advice given by police is simply to keep your keys safe and out of sight and don’t leave cash, bags and wallets lying around. Plus, obviously, keep all accessible doors and windows closed and locked. It’s very unlikely this will happen to you, but it’s best to be aware of the dangers… whether you are out and about in your 4×4 or have it parked outside your home.

4x4newsAlhambraIt might not look like your average 4×4, but SEAT has launched a 4×4 version of the Alhambra people carrier. It’ll arrive in European dealerships this summer, but there’s no word yet on a UK appearance.
The Alhambra 4×4 features permanent four-wheel drive and is fitted with a 138bhp 2.0-litre TDI diesel and a six-speed manual gearbox. The model is fitted with the Ecomotive package of fuel-saving technology and is quoted as having a 119mph top speed and 0-62mph takes 11.4 seconds. It also returns 47.1mpg combined fuel economy and has a 158g/km CO2 rating.
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