Electronic have crept into the Frontera’s 4WD system too. Like most part timers it now offers shift on the fly its engagement sequence starts with the transfer case. Not the hub clutches as other do. Once the front propshaft is turning the hub units are then engaged. All the driver need knows about this highly complex set up is that at any speed below 60mph you merely push a facia mounted switch and a couple of seconds later you have 4WD. It combines freewheeling hub economy.
The transfer lever is only charged with the task of the selecting low ratio. It’s a desert reduction too, and off road the Frontera feels well at ease. The ground clearance might be a concern, but the suspension travel off the coil sprung rear axle is impressive enough and this one has the optional limited slip differential too, which helps in those cross axle moment it’s no substitute for a mechanical lock, no electronic traction control. Despite the indifferent accelerator feel, the Frontera crawls along rocky tracks easily enough and is much more responsive in low ratio.
The driver position is free too, with height adjustment for the wheel and driver’s seat, twin airbag are standard and this example has the optional ABS, which change its program in 4WD
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