What 4x4 diesel crossovers are there in Ireland?

What options are there in the Irish car market for a four-wheel drive crossover with a diesel engine?

Willy Boland (BALLINASLOE)

Jan 2015 Filed under: choosing new car

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Expert answer

Hi Willy,

Lots. Want something compact? Track down a Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI 4x4. Surprisingly good off road, that one.

A little bigger you say? Well, I've got a big soft spot for the Subaru Forester, both the current and previous models. Permanent four-wheel drive, a peachy flat-four diesel and they're virtually indestructible. 

There is also the fleetingly rare Nissan Qashqai 4WD but good luck finding one if you're buying second hand.

Have a yen for something luxurious? Try a Volvo XC70. 

Of course, with all of these cars, and especially when buying second hand, make sure they're actually equipped with four-wheel drive. Most of them are sold with front-drive and a great many owners simply don't know or can't tell the difference.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe