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5 cars known for their multiple driving modes for every terrain

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Mar 25, 2026, 20:04 IST
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Top 5 cars known for their multiple driving modes for every terrain

Modern SUVs are designed to adapt to different terrains like highway, mud, sand, snow, and rocky roads. The main feature making these cars versatile is their different modes or terrain response systems. The following are five cars known for their terrain modes:


Image Credit: Toyota India

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Toyota Land Cruiser 300

Toyota Land Cruiser 300 is considered to be one of the best all-terrain SUVs available in the market. It is equipped with a Multi-Terrain Select system, which has modes such as mud, sand, rock and snow. This highly advanced system adjusts wheel traction and braking for different conditions. It also has an adaptive ABS system, which is highly reliable for safety purposes.



Image Credit: Toyota India

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Land Rover Defender

Land Rover Defender is suitable for extreme conditions as it comes equipped with a Terrain Response System, which has a mode for grass, gravel, snow, mud, and sand. The Terrain Response System is highly sophisticated as it adjusts the throttle, height of the suspension, and traction control. It also comes equipped with an adaptive suspension system, which gives a luxurious feel.



Image Credit: Land Rover

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Toyota Fortuner

The Toyota Fortuner is a popular all-round SUV known for reliability and versatility. It offers multiple driving modes such as eco, normal, and power along with 4WD modes (H4 and L4) for different terrains. These features allow it to switch easily between city roads and rugged landscapes, ensuring strong performance, better fuel efficiency, and controlled off-road driving.


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Range Rover

Range Rover is a high-end SUV that features a highly developed Terrain Response 2 system. The system automatically recognizes the surface and adjusts the vehicle accordingly. The vehicle features a range of suspension modes, including on-road, off-road and extended height. The intelligent system enables comfort, stability, and off-road capability. The vehicle is suitable for luxury cruising and off-roading.


Image Credit: Land Rover

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Jeep Compass Trailhawk

Jeep Compass Trailhawk is a vehicle designed for adventure enthusiasts. The vehicle is designed with Jeep Selec-Terrain Technology. This feature helps the vehicle adjust itself according to road conditions. The vehicle is also provided with auto, snow, sand, and mud modes. The vehicle is provided with powerful traction control and off-road capability. The vehicle is suitable for both city and off-road driving.

The availability of cars with different modes of driving is revolutionizing the experience of driving on different terrains. From the rugged reliability of Toyota's Fortuner, the terrain intelligence of Land Rover's Defender and Range Rover, these cars are ensuring adaptability, safety, and driving experience. The choice of vehicle depends on personal requirements, whether it is luxury, adventure or general usage but all of these cars are ensuring that a vehicle can do it all.

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