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The Perfect Climbing 4x4 2-Feb-2008 At 9:27:18 PM cruxmag

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Have a read of CRUX #4 - we did a full car review with tips on what makes the best climbing car.

Consider Hyundai Sante Fe Diesel - big, fast and cheap for what you get. Long term reviews in all the car mags have this standing up very well. Can seat 7 in a pinch. Works as a 'proper 4WD' more thsan any other softroader. I tested one of these for a month and it was great!

Other very good options - new Nissan X Trail. Only comes in petrol, but diesel coming soon acordding to the motor press.

New Subaru Forester comes out next month - always popular, but can be a little small when stuffed with you and your mates climbing gear. Turbo is wicked fun but sucks the gas. Subaru is bringing out a diesel in the next few months.

I have a Nissan Pathfinder - its big, full economical (diesel) and is a real 4WD. Its a bit too big for city driving though. 7 seats.

Avoid anything with a V6 Petrol (or V8!). With fuel prices these days you'll be pissing your money away. The Holden Cross Track Wagon has hopeless fuel economy.

I'm happy to field questions about cars... working in the auto advertising business has me pretty well up to date on what is good and bad!

Neil - CRUX ed