Don’t get out enough

We live in a small village and for the last two winters have struggled to get out. I am now thinking of replacing my BMW 1 Series, with an AWD car. I would like to purchase the X3, but the wait is close to 10 months. The car has to be capable of carrying two sets of Golf Clubs, and of course be economical. Do you have any suggestions? Is a Freelander like taking a sledgehammer to crack a nut?

Asked on 5 October 2011 by JB Somerset

Answered by Honest John

The most economical, lowest CO2 4WD, for sensible money, is the Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4 D-4D AWD. Alternatively a Suzuki SX4 SZ5 1.6i or 2.0 diesel 4WD. Obviously at their best in winter on cold weather ‘winter’ tyres.

Tags: buying small 4x4s winter

Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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