Buying a 4x4. What would you recommend?

I am looking for a 4x4. My garage has recommended a Honda CR-V, a Toyota RAV 4 or a Nissan Qashqai. I have never driven a 4x4 so it is important I find one that is easy to drive. I am not a long distance driver so it will only be around town. Safety is important and it should have a good resale in 5 years.

Asked on 29 September 2012 by Lils

Answered by Honest John
Nothing to driving any of these. The CRV and RAV select AWD automatically when needed. A Qashqai AWD has a switch.
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