Thread: Fuel Efficient 4WD

Originally Posted by Synthetic

Hi guys,

Since getting my Toyota Echo stuck last time in the Ruahines, I've been thinking about getting a 4WD to enable access to more hunting spots.

Don't need anything big and preferably fuel efficient.

Here are the two options I am thinking of:
1. Keep the Toyota Echo as the main commuter and buy a Suzuki Jimny as an off roader.
2. Sell the Toyota Echo and buy a Mitsubishi Outlander Plug In Hybrid.

I am aware that the Jimny has a reputation of being an excellent off roader despite its small size.
But at the same time I am extremely keen on getting into the electric/hybrid world. How much worse off road would the Outlander be compared to the Jimny?

Not too keen on getting a Hilux/Ranger/Navara unless it is going to be significantly more capable off road than my current options.

Any advice would be highly appreciated.

Like your idea of a jimny, but wonder if space could be an issue. Are you wanting to take home an entire stag, or will you content yourself with cutting it up in the bush?