So the idea is that the basic vehicle can be uprated with advanced systems which will reduce the compromises inherent in good off-road performance.
Additionally, vehicles in the early war period suffered from poor off-road performance.
The instant high torque of an electric motor and the ability to precisely control each wheel independently would provide excellent off-road performance.
The off-road performance of the Safari was highly praised by them.
For this reason, the car is capable of very quick acceleration and good off-road performance, despite not being four-wheel drive.
This meant that in comparison to other Land Rovers, off-road performance was not as good.
It is designed for rapid repair of battle damage, survivability, cost-effectiveness and off-road performance.
For those who don't care about off-road performance there are more comfortable, affordable and entertaining alternatives.
Ford made a point of saying that the changes would not compromise the vehicle's off-road performance.
It suffered from "very limited off-road performance" as a result of only the two rear axles being driven.