4x4 vehicle

[Ranger22]

Depends how off road you need to go and what you need to carry about. I have a 2011 Toyota Rav diesel and it does me fine for driving on hill roads and across fields etc, but never tested it in a mud bath. I'm looking for another one (one of the the last before they went hybrid), but from down south, as the amount of road salt the council uses up here means motors rust for fun underneath. Anyway, that's an aside, we've had 2 Ravs already and they have been comfortable, reliable and reasonably economical, compared to bigger 4x4s/pickups.
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I’ve just got a 2008 rav 4. I find it good enough on tracks, fields and the like. Get 40 plus mpg and it’s bloody comfy to sit in

 

[Dave_45]

Dacia bigster

 

[finnbear270]

This snow this year is much deeper than the last lot, had to engage hill descent in the Jimny this morning.
All mod cons!

 

[kenbro]

Worlds your oyster. Jimny? Freelander? New land cruiser? Are you using it hard off road or not?

Do you need an actual 4x4 or are you happy with the performance off road the Navara gives you? Edit - I ask because there aren't many true 4x4 vehicles from factory, I can only think of a handful

The older Defenders being in that category.
Ken.

 

[hendrix's rifle]

The older Defenders being in that category.
Ken.

I don't believe they were, the unimog and Merc gwagon were what I was thinking as they came with all diff locks from factory, giving it proper 4x4

 

[Stuart Mitchell]

I was looking at this yesterday...

Used Suzuki Jimny | Sheffield | John Holland John Holland

Used Suzuki Jimny available from John Holland John Holland in Sheffield. Explore the vehicle on our website and discover the affordable used car offers available to you at John Holland John Holland. Book your next test drive online and contact us to find out more.

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[artschool]

Ineos Grenadier

 

[Stuart Mitchell]

But then I saw this so went home depressed...

Used Subaru Impreza | Sheffield | John Holland John Holland

Used Subaru Impreza available from John Holland John Holland in Sheffield. Explore the vehicle on our website and discover the affordable used car offers available to you at John Holland John Holland. Book your next test drive online and contact us to find out more.

www.johnhollandsales.co.uk

 

[Klenchblaize]

I’m a Defender man all day long but have heard and read some great reports on the usefulness of the Suzuki Jimny, I’d be looking at one of those.

WB

Me too but sadly I doubt this will be brought to the UK Market:

K

 

[kenbro]

I don't believe they were, the unimog and Merc gwagon were what I was thinking as they came with all diff locks from factory, giving it proper 4x4

If I got one wheel of my Defenders off the ground, it was going nowhere.
Ken.

 

[hendrix's rifle]

This snow this year is much deeper than the last lot, had to engage hill descent in the Jimny this morning.
All mod cons!

Keep looking at the new jimny. I've heard there's a bolt on supercharger kit also available for them so they've got a bit more poke... Should pull 33's well with that on
What's the traction control like on them?

 

[hendrix's rifle]

If I got one wheel of my Defenders off the ground, it was going nowhere.
Ken.

Exactly. Even the disco 2 didn't have that issue,.the traction control would lock the opposite up and give drive. They were unfortunately quite clunky though in use. The newer defender and RR gets around the use of diff locks well as the traction system is so quick to work and allows it to be cross axled, even on both axles but still gives drives without the clunking

 

[JockStalk]

Ineos Grenadier View attachment 400319

What’s the warranty and after sales like?

 

[artschool]

What’s the warranty and after sales like?

5 year warranty and my local dealer is good

 

[Sonicdmb73]

Me too but sadly I doubt this will be brought to the UK Market:

K

You might not be able to get that but you can get a KAP they've done the new model too
conversion KAP Suzuki - Suzuki Agricultural Vehicles - KAP Landmaster

 

[del.gue]

Im currently using a Dacia Duster 4x4. Quite a capable bus.

 

[Dave_45]

Im currently using a Dacia Duster 4x4. Quite a capable bus.

Petrol or diesel ?

 

[del.gue]

Petrol or diesel ?

1.5 diesel. Its the Renault engine

 

[Dave_45]

1.5 diesel. Its the Renault engine

Often hear people say they are great things, good mpg and good off road

 

[del.gue]

I have Yokohama AT tyres that i run all year round. Its not a full on off roader, but i have had it up some steep forest tracks.
Big inside with the rear seats down, it wont break the sound barrier but im a plodder these days!
I believe the new versions are petrol and hybrid only.