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economy 4x4

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  • 24-08-2006 9:18pm
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    thebaz
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    thinking of getting an economic 4x4 , was thinking of a 2001 Honda crv, but for around the same price can get a Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel 2001 as well , both are 2 litre . Would the suzuki be as reliable as the honda , also which would be cheaper to run , fuel wise.


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    CrowdedHouse
    Registered Users Posts: 6,850 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    I had an 03 Honda CRV(bought new) and I think it used petrol when it was switched off !

    Very thirsty - (at best)mid 20's short/town journeys,low 30's long ones - and I consider myself gentle with the right foot. It had an iVTEC engine which was supposed be more economical than the previous one.

    I only kept it a year,a really dreary machine.

    Seven Worlds will Collide



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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,241 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I don't think there really is such a thing as an economical 4x4. They tend to have the aerodynamics of a block and are very heavy due to the 4wd drive train among other things.

    Obviously I think a diesel one would be more economical than a petrol one.

    I think the Nissan X-Trail or Toyota Rav4 are supposed to be sort of economical in petrol form but again the diesel versions will probably be better and easier to sell on.


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    colm_mcm
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    real world economy of Toyota Rav4 1.8 2WD and 2.0 D-4D 4WD is pretty close. but the diesel is grippier and better for towing. They tend to be dearer than Grand Vitaras and CR-V's though.


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