You may find that there are three broad categories of people who play with cars in China: one is the young people who pursue speed and passion, they like to play performance cars and sports cars; one is people who like poetry and far away, they have a special love for caravan camping; and the other is the big brother who likes off-road, they like hardcore off-road vehicles such as Prado and Land Patrol. The domestic off-road heat was also high due to the hot sales of the tank 300. You will find that most of the people who like off-road are middle-aged big brothers, whether it is on National Highway 318 or in some off-road camps, you can see them. Why is middle-aged big brother so keen on off-roading?
A desire for a sense of power
The desire for a sense of mechanical strength may be an innate male personality, and driving an off-road vehicle is a relatively easy control of mechanical power. Off-road vehicles are usually large-displacement models, often 3.0L upwards, while equipped with a four-wheel drive system, so that the vehicle has more torque, can effectively improve the ability to get out of trouble. Moreover, the off-road vehicle has a higher chassis, which can enhance its passability, and can be competent on some non-paved roads, even muddy and rocky roads.
Deep off-road players' cars are generally modified to be up to most off-road conditions. Modifying the off-road vehicle is also the fun of playing with the car pursued by these middle-aged uncles. Different tires will have different grips. Generally, the original tires of off-road vehicles are HT tires (road tires), which are mainly used for road driving; other off-road players will change them to AT tires (all-terrain tires) or MT tires (mud tires), and better grip is also a manifestation of the sense of strength.
Take pleasure in overcoming difficulties
For middle-aged big brothers, it is also very important to challenge themselves step by step and realize the meaning of life, they may not only like to play off-road vehicles, but also like some outdoor activities, such as marathons and cross-country running. Some people have even made professional portraits of off-road car owners, mostly middle-aged private owners, belonging to the type of money and leisure. They have both money to support retrofitting their buggy and time for off-road road trips, and it's important for them to feel that they're always on the road.
Usually in the off-road vehicle can also see some equipment that is not available on the general model, such as anti-roll frame, front anti-collision bar, front winch, trailer hook, high-power generator, these equipment are to help the owner get out of trouble, make the trip smoother off-road weapon. Overcoming bad weather, or getting stuck in the mud to save the car, for them is not only a challenge, but more of a sense of accomplishment after overcoming many difficulties, and the joy of conquering difficulties and obstacles again and again.
See a landscape like no other
Another meaning of off-roading is to see landscapes that no one else has seen before. Nowadays, the pressure of everyone's life and work is getting bigger and bigger, and the middle-aged big brothers and brothers are under great pressure, so many people choose to escape the reinforced concrete city for a short time, drive to travel, and recharge.
On the off-road road and nature is also closer, you can really feel the breath of nature, wade in the river, open the sand or camp, are all opportunities to be close to nature, so that the body and mind can be relaxed, but also let people have more curiosity about the world. Maybe going out on a cross-country trip will feel that life is more meaningful, although human beings are small in front of nature, but it does not prevent us from approaching it and feeling it.
summary
In fact, those who like off-road are not limited to middle-aged big brothers, and off-road is a way of life. People like to feel like they are always on the road, but also enjoy the joy of overcoming difficulties, perhaps being close to nature is the most effective way to release stress, and car culture is inseparable from off-road.
(Author: Dai Jun)