The Middle East has some of the best desert driving spots in the world, and while many take to the dunes over the cooler months, others are put off by the possibility of spending more time in the desert than they may have planned.
To help you enjoy the region’s remote reaches, Ford has put together a six-part series of helpful videos covering the basics of desert driving — giving adventurers the advice they need to get off the beaten path and into the dunes this winter.
Episode one centers on choosing the right vehicle to go off-roading with.
“You really need to look at a vehicle that has good ground clearance, four-wheel drive with low-range and the capability to be taken out in the dunes,” said Mike Chavez, series co-host and Ford Middle East product development lead technologist. “Crossovers are usually limited in their ground clearance, and approach and departure angles which are typically less than you need for off-roading. This is great for aerodynamics and fuel economy in daily driving, but when you come off-road and into the sand, you could
damage the vehicle or get it stuck.”
