Best fuel efficient cars or SUV/truck for Stalkers

[glasshalffull]

XC60 AWD D4 mine getting average 42mpg and not motorway miles, good ground clearance was the reason I bought it as some of my permissions have demanding entrances

 

[Johno2486]

When it needs fuel, it needs fuel simples...avg 32-34mpg, goes anywhere which is a bonus.

 

[Hunter 6.5]

Following my previous post ,in February 2021i sold my l200 in surch for better mpg. Than bought a new Tiguan 2wd(not good in any means) than bought a kodiaq much better until couple of months ago. My advice is avoid anything from vw group with dsg 7speed gearbox. Before kodiaq was looking for nearly new xc60 with no luck. Hopefully my luck is in place now, two months ago I found something really special, a v90 Cross Country. So far I am over the moon and volvo customer service is probably the best in UK, had punctured tyre fixed within 40 minutes after pressing the magic "on call" button above the dash. Free of charge

 

[Klenchblaize]

When it needs fuel, it needs fuel simples...avg 32-34mpg, goes anywhere which is a bonus.

Now, you may well feel I’m being a tad presumptuous but I’m guessing you also run a pair of Creedmoor’s?

K

 

[Johno2486]

Now, you may well feel I’m being a tad presumptuous but I’m guessing you also run a pair of Creedmoor’s?

K

I can't afford them, got an old Defender to run...lol

 

[John Doe]

Maybe just get a van? A lot of deer came back to the larder in FC Vauxhall Astra vans over the years.

 

[Jelen]

I really wish someone would bring out a small pickup in the vein of the old Subaru's.

We spotted a Renault (Dacia) Duster pickup when on holiday in Cape Verde. I asked my local dealer about the chances of it being introduced here and he said it wouldn't sell

Sadly he's right, which is a great pity. They can also get it in olive/sage green paint too., which in UK is a factory option if you order it.
Having said that my 4WD Duster is great. Loads of space in the back with the seats folded.Only faults are the permanent running lights and thin bonnet which doesn't like a heavy foxing rig with bipod being smacked on it, have be gentle.

 

[Husky]

Maybe just get a van? A lot of deer came back to the larder in FC Vauxhall Astra vans over the years.

When I started it was Morris Marina vans !

 

[Klenchblaize]

We were spoilt for choice back in the day:

K

 

[sauer]

My pickup truck got rear ended and written off …. We have gone done 6 months before to one motor so I decided rather than another pickup to compromise with wife I wanted something still able to get dogs in , more economical and still able to tow my boat and my trailer …
Skoda scout arrived today …
Early days obviously but big boot … an automatic 4wd system & it’s showing 48mpg so far ….
181bhp 2.0td auto

Paul

 

[slider]

Sadly he's right, which is a great pity. They can also get it in olive/sage green paint too., which in UK is a factory option if you order it.
Having said that my 4WD Duster is great. Loads of space in the back with the seats folded.Only faults are the permanent running lights and thin bonnet which doesn't like a heavy foxing rig with bipod being smacked on it, have be gentle.

I would order one tomorrow

 

[slider]

My pickup truck got rear ended and written off …. We have gone done 6 months before to one motor so I decided rather than another pickup to compromise with wife I wanted something still able to get dogs in , more economical and still able to tow my boat and my trailer …
Skoda scout arrived today …
Early days obviously but big boot … an automatic 4wd system & it’s showing 48mpg so far ….
181bhp 2.0td auto

Paul

Is that an Octavia, Karoq or Kodiak Scout?

 

[Medalbuck@gmail.com]

Hello,

With the rising cost and fuel I'm wondering if there are any clever ideas of cars or SUV's suitable for stalking in places like Scotland and Ireland but with decent MPG etc.

The obvious choice is something like a Toyota Hilux or VW Amarok but the MPG is not great at 28mpg more or less.

Would something like the Toyota Rav4 hybrid be ok for forestry stalking in places like county kerry, ireland?

Basically something reliable with decent MPG and ground clearance/offroad ability suitable for Ireland and Scotland forestry roads etc.

Thanks,
Tom

I use L200 on a 18 reg very economical can get forty plus if take my time
Regards Gordon

 

[UpNorthMI]

Looks like your key issues in selecting a vehicle are stalking and good MPG, you don't list what else is important to you. For me I would want 4WD to ensure use on off road access roads and forestry tracks. If you are on a budget the comment of a van with a quad bike seems a good idea. I recently drove all the pick ups in the market and the Subaru offerings. I have to admit that MPG was not my key factor, nor was price. I wanted a vehicle that would be comfortable on long journeys but something that would also tow and allow deer to be help in a separate area than inside the vehicle. I liked the Isuzu pick up but felt that it needed just a little more power if I was going to be doing long journeys and some heavy towing. In the end I opted for a Toyota pick up (2.8 Auto), I love the vehicle, it's comfortable on the road, very capable off the road and gets about 31mpg in the first 2,000 miles. I have experience with Subaru Outbacks and think they are a great comfortable and well performing 4wd option. If I was buying a pick up on a budget the Isuzu was great value.

 

[kripton]

Is that an Octavia, Karoq or Kodiak Scout?

Could it be a Dacia Duster? - the wheels look very like those on my Duster

 

[slider]

Could it be a Dacia Duster? - the wheels look very like those on my Duster

It's effectively a Duster badged as a Renault. Dacia are owned by Renault and they share multiple compents, including the drive train.

Think VW and skoda

 

[sauer]

Is that an Octavia, Karoq or Kodiak Scout?

Octavia scout

 

[Dalua]

Octavia scout

Good answer! Mine seems to work.

 

[Ronin]

I use L200 on a 18 reg very economical can get forty plus if take my time
Regards Gordon

Mine does the same on all terrains

Mud terrain it’s 28-30

 

[Medalbuck@gmail.com]

Mine does the same on all terrains

Mud terrain it’s 28-30

I'm on mud terrains and carefully driven on country roads were speed is not really a good idea I'm still getting that sort of milage .but mind I'm taking my time forty max .going to all terrains soon as not really needing my MTs as using a quad these days .but my son is a keeper with a new Hilux and the milage is shocking
Regards Gordon