We are a retired couple and currently run a 3-year-old 2-litre automatic BMW 1 Series that proved to be totally unsatisfactory during the November/December weather (although it is kept in our garage when not in use). We live in a cul-de-sac on a steep incline and need to change the car to a small 4x4. We are thinking about a Suzuki Grand Vitara but, as we do a small mileage (less than 5,000 miles pa), we do not think that a diesel would be appropriate. We would, however, prefer an automatic. We would welcome your comments and recommendations please. Price guide £15,000.