What is the best 4-Wheel Drive vehicle?

Question

I am looking for a SUV with 4 wheel drive that will last a long time...and gets decent gas milage.

Answer 1

My Audi A4 (AWD) gets about 33 MPG @ hwy.  But it is a maintenance nightmare.

So stay away from Audi and VW (same family).

Good Luck...

Answer 2

My husband and I have a jeep. We live in Wisconsin and it was so good this last winter in the snow...Jeep = great 4 wheel drive.  I believe they have a few larger cars you should check out.

Answer 3

Subaru. You want gas mileage to be your foremost decider. Gas will be $5-6 within a couple years. Subee's are reliable like other Japanese cars. If you can find a hybrid that may be a thought.

Answer 4

Nissan Xterra or Toyota 4Runner

if your have plenty of money Lexus GX.

avoid any and all Jeeps, they are unreliable. (break down)

the Honda Cr-v has a AWD not a true off road 4WD.

the Subaru is excellent all around alternative to an SUV.

if you just need a mud buddy buy an old Toyota truck.

I read another poster here say

Jeep = J.ust E.mpty E.very P.ocket

Answer 5

Subaru Forester. Don't even get me started with this car. To say the least, it is underrated.

Here's the Link:

http://www.subaru.com/shop/model_conside...

Good Luck & Drive Safe

Answer 6

Subarus seem to get the best mileage out of all 4x4s.  I would also consider a Honda Pilot or CRV.

Answer 7

Jeep hands down.  The Grand Cherokee is a great deal and since you want good gas mileage get the V6.  You can get great deals on Jeeps even at your local dealership, simply

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Answer 8

I would get a Jeep wrangler or sport with a straight six in it you can easily get 250,000 miles to 300,000 if you treat it right.  My friend had a sport with 280,000 miles on it before he sold it and still ran great.  Also the four wheel drive worked great still