Which diesel 4x4 for low miles?

My immediate rural location requires a 4X4 to cope with narrow lanes, muddy verges, getting out of the way of other vehicles and winter conditions. My current car is a 2007 Skoda Octavia 4X4 estate with the 1.9 diesel engine, which is ideal for these conditions. My run to work is about nine miles of which 3 miles are narrow muddy country lanes and the rest on a main road, average speed 55mph.

A couple of holidays and the annual mileage is 10,000. But, I need a diesel for economy torque and mpg. There doesn't seem to be a 4X4 which is free from DPF, flywheel problems etc if subjected to low mileage. Can you recommend a diesel Yeti or similar for these conditions? (Not 1.8 petrol, to thirsty, high tax and insurance)

Asked on 14 September 2012 by ruralrelic

Answered by Honest John
No, because the Yeti 1.8TSI AWD is the best Yeti. if you want a diesel, then that is what you want, but it is not our recommendation. The diesel most likely to cope with your type of mileage is the new Mazda CX-5 2.2 Skyactiv 4WD.

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