The Nissan has gotten a lot of great reviews in the 4x4 mags.

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>I have a 1998 Toyota Forerunner, sport model I have been very happy
> with. It has 115,000 miles on it and its getting a little old, so I am
> looking to buy a new one. I don't particuarly like the new Forerunner
> what with it's additional width and all the anti-drive feature
> (traction control, anti skid etc) and having to pay for all those extra
> airbags (don't mind if others buy them but I don't want them). I'd also
> prefer a stick as well as a less fuel hungry engine.
>
> I really want a lighter vehicle, smaller engine, full deluxe leather
> and real 4x4 capability (clearance and lockers). Not sure which one,
> Nissan Xtera seems to be the closest. I'd get the Rav4 if it came in
> offroad capable, but it doesn't. Suziki? I looked at the Jeep Liberty.
> I need 4 door. It seems someone should make a smaller truly offroad one
> with a small, fuel efficient turbo charged engine. That would be
> perfect.
>
> Any ideas?
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