The largest stocks of fish and a lot of game are found, as a rule, in hard-to-reach places, where it is very difficult to get to the usual "passenger car". In this case, the best option would be an SUV for hunting and fishing. On it you can drive off-road, as well as take away the catch or trophies. Crossovers are excluded from this category, yet they are not full-fledged jeeps. Consider which car models are best suited for these purposes.
Features
Off-road vehicles are equipped with a reinforced frame that protects the body. The design also includes four-wheel drive and an independent suspension configuration. Universal modifications quite normally behave not only on impassability, but also on asphalt.
Real SUVs for hunting and fishing should have the following parameters:
- All-wheel drive, which is quite natural, since cars with one driving axle are only suitable for traveling to a summer cottage or to a village with relatives.
- Enough roominess. The vehicle should easily accommodate equipment, supplies, fuel, food. Given that the trip takes a long time, passengers should also be comfortable. In addition, there should still be a place for future catch or hunting trophies. A good way out is an additional roof rack.
- Prerequisites for tuning SUVs for hunting and fishing. The possibility of refinement of the vehicle allows you to increase technical parameters, from the installation of the winch to the raising of the body (lifting) and the refinement of the cabin.
- Simplicity and reliability. High-quality jeeps give confidence, as they break less often, they feel the road more clearly and have useful additional functions. The simplicity of the design will allow you to independently repair a car in the field, having minimal skills and an on-duty set of tools.
The best SUVs for hunting and fishing in Russia
In this category, we begin the review with the UAZ Patriot model. The vehicle has been in operation for over ten years, having gone through two stages of modernization during this period. The third generation in the basic version is offered with all-wheel drive.
The car is positioned with two types of engines: a 2.7-liter gasoline engine (128 hp) and a 114-horsepower diesel engine (Limited Edition). In advanced trim levels, steering link protection, a special trunk, a civilian radio station, a prestart heater are offered. Patency "Patriot" is also provided with a ground clearance of 210 millimeters.
In their reviews, the owners note a low noise level while driving, a quite comfortable interior and an affordable price for a car. At the same time, the power indicator is not always enough, and assembly defects of individual nodes are also observed.
Hunter and Niva 4x4
Two other budget SUVs for fishing and hunting have established themselves as good, unpretentious and reliable cars with increased cross-country ability. The disadvantages of these vehicles are known and are not hidden from anyone:
- outdated design;
- gasoline engines of not the best quality (on the UAZ a 2.7-horsepower with a capacity of 128 "horses", on the Niva - a 1.7-liter model with a power of 83 hp);
- lack of modern filling;
- low noise isolation
- poor trim and minimal trim.
Despite the shortcomings and the minimum of comfort, both modifications are excellent for overcoming off-road, as proved by decades of their operation. Both versions can be upgraded in various ways, from replacing bearing parts and engines with more modern versions, ending with the study of the wheels and the interior.
Mitsubishi L-200
This SUV for hunting and fishing is equipped with a pickup truck body, which will become an indispensable element for long trips. But, in their reviews, the owners complain that in an empty state the car wags on bends and behaves uncertainly on bumps. In addition, the car is picky in terms of diesel fuel quality and does not start well in the cold season.
The stylish appearance of the pickup does not allow some owners to operate the car outside the city. This makes sense, given the certain problems of earlier versions of the model, regarding the quality of painting. The standard modification is equipped with a 2.5-liter engine with a capacity of 136 horsepower, aggregating with a manual gearbox.
Land Rover Defender (Land Rover Defender)
A small SUV for fishing and hunting has a unique brutal exterior, is simple, reliable and has a high cross-country ability. This small all-terrain vehicle is suitable only for off-road travel, since in the city an aluminum body in combination with low dynamics do not look quite appropriate.
The Land Rover Defender is even operated in logging teams, which further testifies to the excellent qualities of the car. Users point out such shortcomings as the high cost of spare parts and poor heating in winter, which requires the installation of an additional heater. The jeep is equipped with a 2.4-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 122 hp. This is one of the few modifications that comes with a winch as standard.
Nissan Patrol (Nissan Patrol)
This luxury SUV for hunting and fishing differs from its competitors in the presence of maximum comfort, coupled with excellent cross-country capabilities. Trim, as well as its filling will impress even the most fastidious consumer. An additional plus is reliability and a high margin of safety, even for used models. The power unit of the car has a volume of 5.6 liters, power - 405 "horses". Such impressive indicators require significant fuel consumption (26 l / 100 km in the city).
Nissan Pathfinder (Nissan Passfinder)
This not very cheap SUV for hunting and fishing combines a high level of comfort and cross-country ability. If in nature, far from civilization, the weather suddenly spoils, you can watch a DVD or sit comfortably in a comfortable passenger seat. Some users have a negative attitude to the trim and "crickets" in the cabin, as well as complain about the lack of original spare parts for sale. One of the basic versions of this car is equipped with a 3.5 liter engine with a CVT, the power of which is 249 horsepower.
Toyota Land Cruiser (Toyota Land Cruiser)
The specified car rightfully refers to the legendary brands of cars with a high level of patency. During mass production, the Land Cruiser experienced several restylings. Owners appreciate the car for reliability, structural strength and high traffic. The vehicle optimally combines an SUV and a car for daily use. The latest generation of the jeep of this series is equipped with a 4.6-liter gasoline engine (309 hp) or a 4.5-liter diesel analogue (249 hp). The machine easily accommodates seven people, has excellent visibility and technical parameters. The series is regularly updated at a pace that is not always possible to keep track of.
Toyota Hilux Surf (Toyota Hilux Surf)
This model of an SUV is not as popular as the Kruzak, but at the beginning of the “noughties” it was a success, now it also has its admirers in the secondary market. If we reduce the feedback and characteristics of the owners to a brief definition of this car, it will sound like a "tank on wheels." The power unit with stiffer suspension is not suitable for active movement on the highway. Among the advantages - fuel pickiness, large capacity. Serial production of a jeep of this line was suspended in 2009.
Toyota 4Runner (Toyota 4Runner)
It just so happened that relatively inexpensive SUVs for hunting and fishing, along with "luxury" models, are combined with one manufacturer - the Japanese Toyota. Version "4Runner" refers to universal cross-country vehicles. The machine is popular in domestic open spaces, economical, rarely breaks down due to the excellent build quality and parts. In user reviews, it is noted that the back row of cars for three passengers is cramped, especially in versions with a sunroof. Currently, variations for the domestic market are not available; they can be purchased on the secondary market.
Exotic models
Above are several modifications of all-terrain vehicles that are optimally suited for tourists, fishermen and hunters. The list has budget and expensive versions. However, there are such “unique ones” that luxury cars are chosen for recreational trips. For example, a Mercedes SUV for hunting and fishing, popularly known as Gelentvagen. The vehicle’s ground clearance is 438 millimeters, the engine is a 3.9-liter engine that accelerates the car to “hundreds” in 7.4 seconds. A very controversial question, is it worth it to cut through forests and fields on such an expensive SUV?
The second, no less exotic form of transport for off-road movement is the Russian Tiger. This machine of military origin, like the American Hammer, is sold in limited quantities to civilians. The advantages of an all-terrain vehicle include the highest strength and cross-country ability. Despite the high cost, the comfort of the “Tiger” is minimal, and to purchase it is not so simple as its American “colleague”.