My V70 Volvo Estate 2WD with the 2.4-litre diesel engine has been very good for comfort, speed when required and carrying my golf gear. I now require 4WD as I attend regular point-to-point race meetings, which involve always parking in long grass fields, possibly muddy and with inclines. Land Rovers in various forms are very common, obviously suitable, but I don't want permanent 4WD and my elderly mother in law couldn't get up onto the seat, so I thought that the BMW X1 would be ideal but it doesn't seem to get good reviews. I would appreciate your opinion about the X1 and possible alternatives please.