Overview
4 years after Enactor had been founded, the company launched its first car. The Estate Roamer was a new standard not just for premium SUVs, but for luxury cars in general, sporting exceptional off road credentials and outstanding comfort.
The Estate Roamer’s distinctive boxy styling, split rear tail gate and notoriety for a wealth of luxury options were all instantly established on the Series 1. It arrived on the SUV scene with all the immediacy that its presence gave off and changed it forever.
Styling
Clean, unfussy styling conveyed an underlying elegance in this otherwise huge car, both at once staying clear of looking arrogant yet emitting huge presence. Later models would get more chrome and glitzier lights to further the luxury appeal.
Engineering
In line with the engineering expertise of Erin and Bonham, the Series 1 Estate Roamer was an advanced car for its time. Double wishbones at the front and a multi-link setup at the rear, with an air suspension system to complete the package, ensured superb comfort, road stability and adjustable ride height to allow for proper off-road usage.
Powertrain
Borrowing designs from Erin’s AllDrive AWD system, the Series 1 had a specially designed setup with 50/50 split and locking differentials, as well as a 5 speed automatic gearbox with low range.
Two engine options were available; Bonham’s latest 3.0l inline 6, packing VVT/L, or a detuned version of Erin’s 3.8l V8 found in the Scarlet Mk 3. Both offered prestige and power, suiting the character of the vehicle.
Interior
This was where Enactor’s designers really went to town. An exquistley crafted luxury inteior greeted passengers, with the very latest in comfort technology including heated seats, dual climate control, in-car telephone and even an DVD player with in-seat monitors for rear passengers on later models.
No expense was spared on the options too; more luxury items were availible and various interior design options could be selected. There was a huge amount of off-road specific options that could be selected, including side skirts, light protectors and more. And, on the top-end LSE trim, a specially-designed Harman Kardon sound system was available to truly complete the luxury experience.
Engine options:
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Bonham 3.0l i6 DOHC
217 hp @ 6900 rpm / 267 Nm @ 4400 rpm / Average of 23-24 MPG UK -
Erin NS8-B 3.8l V8
261 hp @ 6400 rpm / 342 Nm @ 3500 rpm / Average of 20-21 MPG UK