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An aerial view of a vast snow-covered landscape, possibly a winter test track or a ski resort, with multiple parallel tracks cut into the snow, winding trails, and dense evergreen forests bordering the open areas.

Cold Cli­mate

Test your vehicle 300 km north of the Arctic Circle

Go to Fin­land

UTAC operates a proving ground in Finnish Lapland, specially designed to test your vehicles and tires in winter conditions throughout the entire year.

Iva­lo

Experience cutting-edge vehicle testing in the heart of the Arctic at UTAC’s Ivalo proving ground. Discover how our unique facilities and extreme cold conditions push your vehicles to perform at their best.

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A vehicle, possibly an SUV, is driving on a snow-covered path through a forest of coniferous trees. The snow is untouched, and sunlight filters through the trees, creating a wintry and serene atmosphere.
A white SUV is parked on a wide, flat, snow-covered surface under a clear blue sky. Distinct tracks or patterns are visible in the snow, suggesting test drives. Some indistinct buildings or trees are recognizable on the horizon.
A vast winter landscape, captured from a bird's-eye view, featuring a large, snow-covered open area in the foreground bordered by rows of trees and a snow-covered settlement or town in the background. Some tracks or structures are discernible in the snow.

    Key Fig­ures

    • 0.7 °C average annual 
temperature
    • 614 mm annual precipitation
    A winter aerial view shows a snow-covered test track or training area with multiple oval and circular paths laid out on an icy or snowy surface.

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