Can anyone recommend a small petrol 4x4

This was 2021!

The OP is probably thinking about another car by now.

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We have always had Jeeps. We have a Wrangler at the moment. Marvellous. Goes anywhere, doors off, roof off if you wish.Rain, wind, snow, water.

Jimney cars have a good reputation.

That's a good point LauraNorderr, when my daughter left her Corsa with me I drove it a few times and felt it was light - I was driving it like the X trail and found corners tricky too.

I liked the jimny we had too but in Anglesey winds on open stretches of road found it a bit light.

I love our three year old petrol 1600!Suzuki Vitara SZ-T. Auto.Purchased eighteen months ago. Comfortable, smooth, excellent fuel consumption and a camera that means I could reverse from Anglesey to London without turning my head like an owl.
The colour is bright turquoise so I can spot it in a busy car park. Win win

Rav 4 automatic.
Amazing car, I’ve never looked backed ( well only through my mirrors).

I have a 5 year old fiat 500 L. I bought diesel because I wanted the 1400 engine but the 1200 is petrol. It’s a good size but easy to drive and manoeuvre

Thanks for your suggestions, I will have a look. I had a bit of a shock tonight when I drove in the dark for the first time in months, I was really dazzled by oncoming lights and felt a bit nervous. No moon at all tonight.

I didn’t have anything to add to this thread until I opened my local paper this evening and saw a complimentary review of a Suzuki Ignis. It’s a petrol hybrid and comes with a choice of 4wd and manual or auto.

www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/suzuki/ignis

How about a Kia Sportage. I too live in a rural weather prone area snow,ice,plenty roadside flooding. Have had 2 Kia Sorentos in the last 12 years I find they are great tackling all terrains and very comfortable. Small engine vehicles may be good for city or town driving in winter weather ad roads are more often cleared but in rural areas you definitely need something with a bit of power to keep you safe. KIA does 7 year warranties transferable so you can pick up a 3, 4 year old one with a few years left. Good Luck.

I had a Shogun before the X trail, I loved mine and hadn't appreciated how comfortable the seats were before changing. X trail seats are hard.

I also had a Landrover Defender, but too noisy and basic, I wouldn't want one again.

All the cars look the same to me nowadays, I was amazed the car in front of me was a Porsche.

I once had a Mitsubishi shogun , short wheelbase, which I loved . It’s a good height to get into and is a true off road vehicle so would be good in snow . I don’t suppose they make that model anymore but they will do something similar . Apparently some 4x4s are not true off road vehicles and I suppose that’s what you’d want in the Lake District .
I too love the Rav 4 , but it’s not exactly small

I had quite a nice Vauxhall Mokka 4 x 4 - had all the extras in it and not quite as expensive as some, it was petrol and I enjoyed it, got something with a bigger boot now as got a large dog!

It's interesting to read so many plaudits for the Jimny. I was told that the other name for them is 'The Tumbler' as they tilt over if going round corners! We've been looking for a decent small 4x4. I wanted another Honda CRV like one we owned in 2002 but I really dislike the new model so have decided on a Suzuki Vitara.

We always have Jeeps. Not any old 4x4 but a proper Jeep. Never let us down and great in bad weather.

My Jimny is now 16 yrs old had from new and yes maybe not a comfy ride but, with my OA I can slide myself in and out with the height of vehicle and not strain my back too much -pray it will last as long as I do!!

Nissan X trail is a good car, a RAV 4 is probably the best of all but will cost quite a bit more. Suzuki also make good 4x4s

We bought a new Skoda Karoq in the summer to replace a 10yr old Octavia. They do a 4x4 version but I am happy with the 1.5 petrol. The only problem when we first got it was getting used to keyless and trusting the new braking system and kept looking for the handbrake! It may be worth a look as they have a very good review.

Another vote for rav4

Toyota Rav 4. Best car I ever had! Easy to drive and park, comfy, sturdy, reliable. Cheap to insure and repair.

Thank you, I'll have a look at the Suzuki, there are a few people around here with them. I am 5' 2" tall so no headroom problems - my son is tall like you @muse and it's no joke!

My husband was offered a Range Rover as a company car, I didn't like the suspension at all, felt seasick in the passenger seat.

Not sure what my budget will be with this ridiculous battle with the insurance company over my roof, so will choose carefully.