The television series Top Gear weighed in on winter road wisdom, keeping pace with the season by sharing practical advice for challenging weather. One participant, Sam Philip, starts with a bold reminder: sometimes the safest choice is to stay home. Yet he also acknowledges that if someone truly needs to drive, there is a standout vehicle well suited to cold and snowy conditions.
Philip recommends a Ripsaw EV2, an American tracked all-terrain vehicle designed for extreme terrain. Built around two decades ago, this machine delivers around 700 horsepower and can accelerate to about 100 km/h even on rough ground. In the local market, this level of performance translates to a price well over 18 million rubles, underscoring the kind of specialized machine that elevates winter travel for certain users.
The discussion also touches on the more conservative approach. A less aggressive but common-sense option involves a regular compact car like a Peugeot 107, equipped with winter tires. The message here is clear: winter treads improve grip, yet they cannot magically transform a city car with narrow tires into a vehicle capable of conquering extreme, snow-choked terrain. It’s a reminder that terrain demands respect, and tire choice is only one piece of the equation.
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Source perspective: Top Gear coverage from Integral Russia, cited for context.
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