Material Composition | Outdoor Expeditions, Harsh Environments | Industry: Aluminum (ASTM B209) Our Base: Stainless Steel Frame (ASTM A240) ▲ Our Advanced: 304-grade Steel (EN 10088) | ▲ Base: 2x corrosion resistance vs. aluminum Advanced: 15% lighter than industry standard steel | Base: 10% heavier than aluminum (may affect towing) Advanced: Higher cost |
Braking System | High-Speed Travel, Heavy Load Towing | Industry: Drum Brakes (SAE J849) Our Base: Electric Brakes (SAE J849) ▲ Our Advanced: Proportional Electric Brakes (ISO 12100) | ▲ Base: 30% faster stopping power Advanced: Auto-adjusts braking force to load | Base: Requires vehicle wiring compatibility Advanced: Complex installation |
Suspension System | Rough Terrain, Long-Distance Travel | Industry: Solid Axle (ISO 17165) Our Base: Independent Suspension (SAE J2807) ▲ Our Advanced: Dual-Stage Shock Absorption (ISO 3095) | ▲ Base: 25% smoother ride vs. solid axle Advanced: 40% better obstacle handling | Base: 20% higher maintenance cost Advanced: 15% weight penalty |
Off-Road Capability | Trail Exploration, Unpaved Roads | Industry: 8" Ground Clearance (ISO 3017) Our Base: 12" Ground Clearance ▲ Our Advanced: 16" Ground Clearance + 45° Approach Angle | ▲ Base: Tackles 30% steeper inclines Advanced: Crosses 18" obstacles (vs. industry’s 12") | Base: Less stable on urban roads Advanced: Requires off-road tires (+$200) |
Storage & Customization | Gear Transport, Adventure Planning | Industry: Fixed Roof (ISO 17165) Our Base: Modular Roof Rack (ISO 17165) ▲ Our Advanced: Expandable Storage (200L → 300L) | ▲ Base: Adds 50L storage via roof rack Advanced: Customizable interior partitions | Base: Limited gear types (no liquid storage) Advanced: Adds 20kg payload penalty |
Certification Standards | Cross-Border Travel, Regulatory Compliance | Industry: Basic DOT Compliance (FMVSS 208) Our Base: CE (EN 12642) + EPR France/Germany ▲ Our Advanced: Full DOT FMVSS 208/210/225 Compliance | ▲ Base: EU/US cross-border eligibility Advanced: Meets 10+ global safety protocols | Base: Excludes North American certifications Advanced: 30% higher cost due to testing |