\n bit of AWD ability.\u00a0 Very classy, seating
\n for five, reasonable luggage space, 350 Nm and a combined fuel economy figure
\n of just 6.8 litres\/100 km gives this vehicle the nod.\u00a0 Also an Audi, the $88,614 Q7 3.0 TDI offers
\n seven seats, more space, 550 Nm of torque, a capable bit of traction off-road,
\n plenty of luxury and a combined fuel economy figure of 7.8 litres\/100 km.
\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sticking with the Germans, but looking at BMW.\u00a0 We have spied the BMW X1.\u00a0 Now the X1 hasn\u2019t got loads of space, but it <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Then there is the BMW X3. Roomier and very powerful, the BMW X5 xDrive30d commendably manages <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Next is Ford.\u00a0 You\u2019ll <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Similar to a Ford Territory, the Holden Captiva can offer up <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hyundai has two well priced vehicles that are surprisingly <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Looking now at the Hyundai Santa Fe models – and all of them <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Jeep Patriot 2.4 Sport <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A Jeep Wrangler is well priced, too.\u00a0 And with the 2.8 turbo-diesel versions, the <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This takes us to Kia. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spend in the high thirties up to $48k, and you could have <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Land Rover is the epitome of off-roading ability.\u00a0 All models will get you out into the back <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Land Rover Discovery is very roomy and brilliant <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You fork out a bit for a new Range Rover TDV6, however the <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This takes us to the Lexus marque.\u00a0 These are top of the range Toyotas, and so <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n AWD SUVs don\u2019t come much smarter than the Mazda CX-7 and <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mercs are a bit thirsty, so Mitsubishi is next in line.\u00a0 Two models, in particular, come to mind.\u00a0 Make sure you have a look at the <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Another proper off-roader, the Mitsubishi Pajero, is big, <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re after something that has some light 4WD appeal, <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nissan has always had their hand in off-roading models.\u00a0 Take a look at the X-Trail, the Pathfinder <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Peugeot offers the very stylish 4007.\u00a0 Looking good from every angle, the Peugeot <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Porsche do offer an impressive array of Cayenne models to <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Back to Korea, and we find that a large portion of the line-up <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Subaru are masters of the AWD system.\u00a0 Frugal adventure comes in the form of the <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Suzuki always have a go-anywhere vehicle in there modern, <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unfortunately, the smart-looking Toyota Rav4 isn\u2019t as <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Volkswagen are producing a range of 4WD vehicles that are <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Volvo know how to create a beautifully crafted SUV-type vehicle.\u00a0 The Diesel XC60, XC70 and XC90 models are <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sumptuous and roomy, the Volvo XC70 provides a special treat <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The biggest of the Swedes is the Volvo XC90, and with the volume There\u2019s nothing quite like exploring a new track or even getting down and dirty and tackling a real bit of off-roading terrain.\u00a0 Heading down to the beach or getting up to where the track really ends requires the services of a 4WD vehicle.\u00a0 These are vehicles that offer premium traction and plenty of comfortable space […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1037","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-home"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1037","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1037"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1037\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12448,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1037\/revisions\/12448"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1037"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1037"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.privatefleet.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n will do the small family picnic with ease.
\n Off-road, the X1 has some useful traction, although ground clearance and
\n wheel articulation is a bit limited.\u00a0 Flat
\n greasy paddocks and the odd forest track, the beach and the like, is no
\n problems for the BMW X1 line-up.\u00a0 The
\n most frugal BMW X1s are the diesel models, with all diesels boasting a combined
\n fuel economy figure of below 6.3 litres\/100 km \u2013 which is very good,
\n indeed.\u00a0 Even the petrol X1 sDrive18i
\n manages 8.2 litres\/100 km.
\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n Space expands a bit over the X1 models, so that\u2019s a real asset.\u00a0 A nice drive, and comfortable, the BMW X3 is
\n similar off-road to the X1.\u00a0 Economy is
\n very good in a BMW X3 xDrive20d and xDrive30d.
\n Like the BMW X1 there is no lack of traction, however wheel articulation
\n and ground clearance is left wanting.<\/p>\n
\n plenty of off-road terrain.\u00a0 This will be
\n a great vehicle that is comfortable, roomy and quick.\u00a0 An X5 looks great, and the 30d manages a very
\n good combined fuel economy figure of 7.4 litres\/100 km \u2013 and that\u2019s with 540 Nm
\n of torque!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n find the Ford Territory is handy for light off-road duties.\u00a0 It has AWD which gives a degree of traction,
\n but the underpinnings are not seriously designed for bush bashing so it\u2019s best
\n for a picnic across the paddock rather than an overnight at the hut at the back
\n of the farm across the creek, up the muddy goat track… \u00a0if you get my
\n drift.\u00a0 Room and a nicely laid out
\n interior make this SUV very easy to live with.
\n The AWD Territory TDCI models have a combined fuel economy figure of a
\n bit over 8 litres\/100 km.\u00a0 So all in all
\n it\u2019s a nice roomy drive for around $45k.
\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n to seven seats and is great for a run over flat sand, or down to the swimming
\n hole – as long as there is nothing too strenuous for the light AWD
\n chassis.\u00a0 It\u2019s very much a
\n soft-roader.\u00a0 Combined fuel economy
\n figures of 8.5 litres\/100 km for the 2.2-litre Turbo-diesel isn\u2019t too bad,
\n either.\u00a0 All in all a nice drive for
\n around $35 to $40k.
\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n handy off the road.\u00a0 Their traction is
\n good, and the drive is pleasant.\u00a0 The
\n stylish Hyundai ix35 has a six-speed auto AWD, a very smart and comfortable
\n cabin and a combined fuel economy figure of 7.5 litres\/100 km.\u00a0 With 2.0 litre turbo-diesel technology, the
\n $34,990 price tag for the Elite model is a great buy.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n boast a very grunty 2.2-litre diesel with a combined fuel economy figure of 6.7
\n or 7.5 litres\/100 km.\u00a0 The six-speed
\n manual boasts the lower economy figure.
\n With over 420 Nm of torque this is a class-leader.\u00a0 There is plenty of room inside for seven, and
\n there is loads of luxury kit.\u00a0 The price
\n for a new one is between $37 – $49k, depending on the model of choice.\u00a0 It\u2019s surprising where you can get to in one
\n of these.\u00a0 Reasonable ground clearance,
\n some mud suitable tyres and, hey presto, you\u2019ll get a few places in a Hyundai Santa
\n Fe.
\n <\/a><\/p>\n
\n five-speed manual is priced at under $30k.
\n This is a highly recommended machine for going some serious places
\n off-road.\u00a0 So if the great outdoors
\n beckons the Jeep Patriot is a must see.
\n Nicely planted on the road, and very capable off it, the Jeep Patriot
\n 2.4 Sport is a petrol fed model that returns a combined fuel economy figure of
\n 8.4 litres\/100 km.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n average fuel economy figure is an excellent 8.2 litres\/100 km for the six-speed
\n manual Sport model.\u00a0 It’s a little rugged
\n on-road, however few can match it off the road.
\n You pay around $36k for one of these.
\n Jeep Cherokee models are a bit thirsty, but they are a nice drive and
\n highly capable on the rough stuff \u2013 as well as off it.\u00a0 All Jeeps are great adventure packed
\n vehicles.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n And Kia has two models that will impress with their level of refinement
\n and style.\u00a0 The new Kia Sportage has
\n plenty of room in the rear for adults.
\n It\u2019s a five seater, and has a good wallop of space in the boot,
\n too.\u00a0 AWD and ready for light-off-road
\n duties sees the $38k Platinum model boast a 7.5 litres\/100 km average fuel
\n economy run.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n yourself one of the excellent Kia Sorento models.\u00a0 Their top diesel engines provide superior
\n economy, and the roomy interiors offer luxury aplenty.\u00a0 Eye-catching on the outside, you\u2019ll get to
\n your picnic over some reasonably challenging terrain \u2013 if you need too.\u00a0 As with any vehicle, tyre pattern will determine
\n your level of traction.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n blocks and beyond.\u00a0 Economy is best found
\n in the diesel variants.\u00a0 A Freelander is
\n compact and will cost you around the $45k to 50k mark.\u00a0 And the TD4 boasts 400 Nm and 6.6 to
\n 7.0-litres\/100 km.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n off-road.\u00a0 It\u2019s also nice on the road,
\n too.\u00a0 The 3.0-litre TDV6 impresses with
\n as much as 600 Nm and a reasonable 9.6 litres\/100 km.\u00a0 For what you get, it\u2019s quite awesome.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n ride is awesome, off-road ability incredible, and the fuel economy slightly
\n better than in the Discovery.\u00a0 If you can
\n afford it, the Vogue TDV8 with 9.4 litres\/100 km smacks out a huge 700 Nm and
\n as much again in luxury items!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n you\u2019ll find the build quality and reliability are stunning.\u00a0 Do look at the Lexus RX 450h.\u00a0 Yes, it will cost you close to $90k for the
\n Prestige model, $97k for the Sports model and $109k for the Sports Luxury model.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find these hybrid machines are
\n powerful and quiet. \u00a0Sipping, on average,
\n 7.8 litres\/100 km of fuel they are refreshingly thrifty on the fuel.\u00a0 Grunt comes from a V6 3.5-litre petrol motor,
\n and it feels quick, remaining athletic on the road.\u00a0 Off-road the Lexus RX does have great ground
\n clearance and a capable drive train.\u00a0 If
\n you are into long holidays, then this is a relaxing vehicle for the task.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n CX-9 models.\u00a0 I\u2019ll harp on about the
\n Mazda CX-7 because the fuel economy is much better in this one.\u00a0 Mazda offer the Mazda CX-7 with the very good
\n 2.2-litre turbo-diesel motor.\u00a0 Expect a
\n combined economy run of 7.6 litres\/100 km.
\n Five seats and a big boot make the Mazda CX-7 a comfortable SUV to
\n travel in.\u00a0 Surprisingly handy off-road,
\n you can definitely find yourself a hideaway for a picnic in the sun.\u00a0 You can\u2019t go nuts in the CX-7, but if you
\n want a little off-roading for that track off to the side or the run over the
\n hilly paddock, the Mazda CX-7 will do the job just fine.\u00a0 As far as on the road handling goes, the
\n Mazda is probably one of the best SUVs in this area.\u00a0 It\u2019s a joy to drive and well equipped – and
\n at $45k it\u2019s a highly recommended.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n Challenger.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find that the diesel
\n engine is very smooth and gutsy, and in manual form will return a bit over 8
\n litres\/100 km.\u00a0 It\u2019s a premium
\n off-roader.\u00a0 So if you want to get to the
\n difficult out-of-the-way places then this is the machine that will get you
\n there.\u00a0 The Dual range gearbox and
\n serious off-roading traction and ground clearance make this a great buy for
\n between $40k and $50k.\u00a0 It has a massive
\n boot space and seats five people comfortably.
\n Also, the Challenger is a well equipped vehicle with plenty of high tech
\n gadgets.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n roomy and luxurious.\u00a0 Go-anywhere potential
\n makes the Pajero 3.2-litre diesel versions, linked with a five-speed manual,
\n the top economy buy.\u00a0 Like the
\n Challenger, the diesel version should return a bit over 8 litres\/100 km.\u00a0 Expect to pay around $50k to $60k.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n then you might like to consider the Mitsubishi ASX and Outlander models.\u00a0 They are not quite as roomy as the bigger,
\n serious Mitsubishi off-roaders, but they are comfy, pleasing vehicles to
\n drive.\u00a0 I reckon my choice would be the
\n ASX 1.8 TD models, as their small 1.8-litre modern diesel design is impressive.\u00a0 What you have is a torquey, incredibly
\n thrifty drive.\u00a0 On average, the ASX L4TD
\n motor has a combined economy run of only 5.9 litres\/100 km.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n and the Patrol.\u00a0 A quick warning though:
\n the Patrol is phenomenal on and off the road, but it is very thirsty.\u00a0 A Nissan Pathfinder could well be the good
\n middle ground.\u00a0 The 2.5-litre
\n turbo-diesel provides 8.5 litres\/100 km economy, is roomy, can seat up to
\n seven, costs around $50k to $60k, has superior 450 Nm torque, serious
\n off-roading potential and is very well equipped with luxury items.\u00a0 The Nissan X-Trail offers a great economical
\n 2.0-litre turbo-diesel that delivers 7.4 litres\/100 km, top off-roading
\n potential for the adventurer, good boot space, a nice level of equipment and
\n reliability.\u00a0 It costs around $35 to $45k
\n new.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n 4007 is roomy enough, very good on fuel (7.0 \u2013 7.3 litres\/100 km), luxurious and
\n comfortable.\u00a0 Reliability is also improved
\n – as the Peugeot 4007 is essentially a Mitsubishi Outlander.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n meet the true adventurer who likes a fast drive, too.\u00a0 The best of the Cayenne models are the
\n 3.0-litre turbo-diesel versions.
\n Offering 7.4 litres\/100 km, on average, these engines know how to soak
\n up the miles with style, speed and agility.
\n Good space in the rear makes for good load carrying ability, while the
\n seats and cabin are extremely well crafted and comfortable.\u00a0 At $105k they aren\u2019t cheap, but they are very
\n capable off-road, and can take you many places beyond the tarmac.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n from Ssangyong are well equipped for tackling the rough.\u00a0 Pricing for the new Korando, Actyon, Kyron
\n and Rexton are impressive.\u00a0 And you\u2019ll
\n find the diesel engines are very quiet, gutsy and frugal machines.\u00a0 A great level of do-dads inside their comfy
\n interior make these a tantalising proposition.
\n Only the Rexton 2.7 Xdi SPR is priced over $40k, so you\u2019re in for a
\n smart buy here.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n nicely designed Subaru Forester 2.0D models.
\n At 6.4 litres\/100 km, they poke along nicely, feeling stable on any given
\n road surface.\u00a0 They are spacious, well
\n priced and have a nice level of comfort, style and equipment.\u00a0 You can tackle off-road conditions in one of
\n these machines.\u00a0 The ground clearance and
\n entry\/exit angles are the limiting factors.
\n A Forester is great for heading off to the Mt Buller or Thredbo slopes
\n for a winter getaway.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n good looking line-up.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find the
\n Suzuki Grand Vitara has the goods to tough it in the wild.\u00a0 Real off-road ability, and plenty of room
\n make it a contender for being one of the best economical adventure vehicles.\u00a0 These are nice to drive, comfortable for the
\n long haul, and they are very well priced for what you get.\u00a0 Again, the diesel model is the more frugal model
\n at 7.6 litres\/100 km.\u00a0 However, the
\n petrol fed 2.4-litre models in five-speed manual guise can return around 9.0
\n litres\/100km.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n economical as I thought it to be.\u00a0 Being
\n big and grunty, the Toyota Prado is excellent in the toughest terrain – so too
\n the Land Cruiser.\u00a0 Buy diesel if you want
\n economy, because the petrol versions are thirsty.\u00a0 Practical, comfortable and ever reliable
\n these will impress off-road.\u00a0 The
\n downside is some of the models aren\u2019t as cheap as they once were.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n capable, practical and very well built – the best being, perhaps, the
\n Tiguan.\u00a0 It\u2019s roomy, refined and handles
\n well.\u00a0 Both the petrol and diesel options
\n are efficient and impress with the way they can economically cover the
\n ground.\u00a0 You can take them off-road, and
\n they will handle some hard going pretty well.
\n Also, do look at the price.\u00a0 It\u2019s
\n one of the most reasonable 4WD vehicles you can buy with European origin.\u00a0 Superb off road, the Volkswagen Amarok is a
\n dual-cab with diesel efficiency and refined, stylish interiors.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n roomy, very comfortable and superbly safe.
\n Loaded with a ton of torque, they perform nicely and handle well on and
\n off the road.\u00a0 Clever AWD technology
\n means that these can venture a long way off-road \u2013 as far as is necessary for
\n most people, at least.\u00a0 Even the lusty T5
\n petrol XC60 returns 8.7 litres\/100 km.
\n The D5 XC60 drops the fuel consumption down to the mid sevens.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n for the adventurer.\u00a0 Tackling tough
\n terrain is easy with the clever AWD system, though ground clearance, entry and
\n departure angles, are limited at times.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n comes impressive load carrying capacity.
\n A bigger mass does tell a little on the economy figures, though you
\n should be able to get a little over 9.0 litres\/100 km out of the D5.\u00a0 Very comfortable seats and high equipment
\n levels makes the XC90 extremely relaxing.
\n Off-road they\u2019ll manage plenty of tricks, and if you crash you\u2019re in one
\n of the safest SUV cabins around.<\/p>\n<\/a> http:\/\/credit-n.ru\/forex.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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