The British winter is unpredictable so make sure you are prepared! Snow and winter weather conditions can massively affect our daily routine, here’s a list of some of our favourite and most useful winter driving tips that could hopefully make the struggle of driving in winter weather a bit less stressful.
The Citroen C5 Aircross handles easily in all conditions thanks to grip control. This system has Five modes which you can select instantly using the centre dial. There is also a hill descent assist which provides more control when travelling down hill and reduces the risk of skidding.
The suspension is exclusive to Citroen with progressive hydraulic cushions, this makes the car extremely smooth and comfortable to drive even on the worst roads.
You will appreciate the high driving position of this car which gives excellent visibility of the road.
The Citroen C5 is designed to detect pollution in the air and automatically filter the air so that clean air is circulating around the cabin.
5 doors, 5 seats, 0-62mph in 10.4 seconds, Diesel,Manual
4-wheel drive isn’t available on most of the 3008 models however the grip control system that Peugeot have developed can do nearly all the things a 4x4 can do. The rotary controller in the centre allows you to change the settings so the car is suitable for all driving on terrains.
The car also has stability control and an electronic anti-skid system.
The car is sturdy enough to not feel bouncy when going over bumps, but the suspension is also well balanced making it feel smooth allowing it to easily glide over bumps with ease.
5 doors, 5 seats 0-62 in 9.5 seconds, Petrol, Manual
The X5 is 4-wheel drive and is fitted with an eight-speed automatic gearbox which is carefully calibrated, making it feel like a much lighter car.
People thought that the previous model was too comfort-orientated, so this time around the engineers have succeeded with a perfect balance of performance and luxury.
The car is comfortable and relaxing to drive but also offers some incredible power.
5 doors, 5 seats, 0-62 in 6.5 seconds, Diesel, semi-automatic
The GLC is more than capable off-road or on rough terrain. Fitted with air suspension, the GLC brings great versatility with its potential to raise the ride height by 50mm to adapt to different road surfaces.
It also has a new traction control system that has separate off-road settings that delivers the sort of performance you would expect from a Land Rover.
The GLC is extremely smooth and enjoyable to drive while also being a luxurious up-market family car.
5 doors, 5 seats 0-62 in 7.9 seconds, Diesel, Semi-automatic
The Defender has been designed for maximum durability and the materials used are said to be the strongest yet by Land Rover.
Having been put through some of the most rigorous testing out of any Land Rover to date, this sublime car has been driven 1.2 million kilometres and has completed more than 45,000 individual tests. To put it straight - The Defender has been engineered to withstand the most extreme weather conditions.
This resilient masterpiece provides great functionality, as you can personalise your off-road settings to suit it to your driving style and surface conditions. You can also increase the ride height by an extra 75mm for the most extreme off-road surfaces.
