The Z66 (rear drive) and Z71 (four-wheel drive) packages include 17-inch wheels, locking rear differential, special decals and even "aggressive rubber floor mats".
The restraints on the stocking of consumable spares and spare parts are even more severe, however, and this must be always kept in mind at the detail design stage, particularly during the procurement of the smaller drive packages such as small pumps and compressors, distribution boards and cable accessories.
For instance, the German company's new "Intelligent Drive" package has a feature which, in congested traffic moving at less than 60kph (37mph), allows the driver to let the car steer, brake and accelerate by itself.
The Fit essentially blends the best attributes of the Fiat 500e and the Nissan Leaf into one extremely versatile, fun to drive package.
It's a good idea to compare fly-drive packages against the cost of paying for flights and rental separately.
The first self-drive packages to the Masai Mara are to be available through Safari Drive (0148 871 140; www.safaridrive.com).com
If you are planning to rent a car wherever you fly, it is important to ask about fly-drive packages when shopping for your air tickets.
All prices quoted here are subject to sudden change, depending on market pressures, and fly-drive packages are not always available.
Michael Holland flew to the Peloponnese via Athens with Sunvil Holidays (020 8568 4499, email [email protected]) whose fly-drive packages without accommodation start from £411 per person for a week or £492 for a fortnight; those with accommodation start from £567 for a week, or £880 for a fortnight.
Getting there Sunvil Discovery (020-8758 4722, sunvil.co.uk) has fly-drive packages to Transylvania with B&B from £892pp for one week; tailor-made tours of rural areas from £1,028pp, including flights, accommodation in hotels and village houses, most meals, excursions by horse and cart, and visits.
Ferry crossings or fly-drive packages can be arranged at a supplement through Keycamp (0844 406 0200, keycamp.co.uk) This peaceful lakeside site is ideal for "tweenies" and teenagers who can safely roam the 84-acre resort independently and enjoy activities such as mini-golf, cycling, karting and archery.
