But you're not behind the wheel of just any vehicle. You're driving a Land Rover equipped with the Terrain Response system that will take care of the change in terrain type for you.
How does the Terrain Response system work?
Terrain Response is essentially the brain that coordinates all the mechanical and electronic systems of your Land Rover based on the condition of the road (or trail) under your wheels. Rather than having to manually adjust a dozen different parameters, you simply select the type of terrain. And you can enjoy the ride in complete safety!
In practical terms, the system modifies the throttle response, the behavior of the transmission, traction control, the distribution of power between the wheels and, on certain models, even the height of the air suspension. All of this happens in a matter of fractions of a second.
Terrain Response: a choice of available driving modes
Land Rover's Terrain Response system isn't just a single option. It's a multitude of driving modes that allow you to overcome every obstacle without even having to think about it.
Most Land Rovers offer programs for:
- Comfort/Road: for everyday driving on dry pavement
- Grass, Gravel, Snow: for soft but relatively firm surfaces
- Mud and Ruts: for waterlogged paths and uneven terrain
- Sand: to avoid getting stuck in very soft surfaces
- Rock Crawl: to maximize traction on irregular and slippery surfaces
What is the difference between Terrain Response and Terrain Response 2?
Land Rover has made your life easier by creating the Auto mode in the Terrain Response 2 system, which analyzes conditions in real time and selects the optimal setting itself. You drive, the vehicle adapts. There's no longer any need to choose the driving mode best suited to the type of terrain--the system does it automatically.
Do I need the Terrain Response system if I mainly drive in the city?
Terrain Response is often associated with long off-road expeditions. The truth is that most owners benefit from it far more often than they think. A first snowfall in November, a poorly cleared cottage driveway, a gravel parking lot soaked after a summer rain: these are exactly the kinds of situations where the system makes a difference, without you needing to head off on an expedition into the Laurentians.
In conclusion, the Terrain Response system is a bit like having a co-pilot who knows every type of terrain and is ready to adjust the settings even before you have to ask the question. That's what we call safety! Whether you're facing a winter storm on Route 132 or a dirt road in Montérégie, come try the Terrain Response system at Land Rover Brossard.
