The Benefits of Owning a UTV
If you’re thinking about buying a powersports vehicle to take offroad, you’ve got a wealth of choices available to you. All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are a popular choice for people who just want to get out there and bounce around in the rocks and mud of the great outdoors. However, if you’re looking for more than just a fun romp in the woods, you might want to consider buying a UTV. At Langston Motorsports in Perris, California, we’ve put together this brief guide to help you think about the benefits of owning a UTV, also known as a side-by-side. When you’re ready to shop, or if you just have questions, we welcome you to visit our dealership, where our friendly and knowledgeable sales team will be happy to help you out. We also serve customers in Temecula and Orange County.
What is a UTV?
First, the basics. A UTV, or side-by-side, is a utility vehicle designed for rough terrain. These vehicles generally carry two, four, or six passengers, and they often come with a good deal of storage for hauling gear, tools, or equipment. UTVs can be used on construction sites, on hunting trips, for search and rescue in the backwoods, for sports teams that need to haul equipment or players from practice fields to a stadium or the like, and any number of other possible uses. Unlike an ATV, side-by-sides are usually covered by a rigid frame, making them great for inclement weather, especially if you buy one with a windscreen. UTVs also generally have rugged tires, suspension, and shocks that can handle any kind of rough terrain, from muddy fields to rocky mountain passes.
Why Buy a UTV?
As explained above, a UTV is a versatile workhorse with a myriad of uses. UTVs come in a lot of different sizes, from two-seaters for small jobs to six-seaters for big jobs or fun family outings into the backwoods. The most important feature of a UTV, however, is its ability to tackle any kind of challenging terrain, including mud, turf, sand, gravel, dirt, and big rocks. While your passenger car or even your 4x4 truck might spin out or get stuck in deep mud, the knobby tires on a UTV will allow it to plow through those muddy areas with ease. UTVs are also much narrower than your typical passenger car, which means they can get into tight spaces or narrow spots on a construction site. Essentially, these vehicles are at their best where a passenger car is at its worst - and that’s a really good benefit.
UTVs are also great for family camping trips - you’re not limited to finding campsites that your car can reach. Simply tow your UTV on the back of your car, park your car where the road ends, and start your adventure on your UTV. Ride it along a nature trail to take in the views. Get your kicks with some high-speed mudding. Take your gear and your buddies along for a hunting trip. The UTV is a great family vehicle for carving up the backwoods and having a lot of fun doing so.
UTVs also offer safety features that can make them more appealing than other powersports vehicles. Some UTVs come with seatbelts and windscreens, and wide-set wheels improve stability, which is also helped by the UTV’s high ground clearance.
Whatever your version of outdoor fun is, you can probably find a good reason to use a UTV to make it safer, more accessible, and more convenient. And beyond fun, the utility of a UTV on job sites and professional environments is multifaceted. If you’re ready to shop or you just want to look at your options, please come see us at Langston Motorsports in Perris, California - we’ll be happy to answer any of your questions and get you on - or in this case, off - the road.