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Single driver SUV 4-WD
« on: August 28, 2016, 02:57:50 pm »
Just wondering what the best Single driver SUV 4-WD is these days?  99.9% of the time I'm just driving with Me, Myself, and I, and some golf clubs, I'm really just looking for the stability of 4-WD or AWD, the higher seat position is nice but not essential.

There are a few out there, but the Consumers Report Buying Guide, gives most of them a VERY bad review, some look quite oddball and some seem to be very underpowered ???

Perhaps I'm looking in the wrong places, although I would imagine that a Manufacturer would clean up "BigTime" if they could fill this spot ???

Maybe its' just "Me"  ???
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2016, 04:45:12 pm »
 ???  Sorry, but I'm a bit confused. I've never heard the term "single driver SUV".  What do you mean?.....a sub compact?
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2016, 05:15:13 pm »
Or like a Formula one car with awd and a roof rack??

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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2016, 05:20:56 pm »
POrsche 911 with the Dakar rallye suspension kit.   Coupe, AWD and I bet the golf clubs would fit in there somewhere.  It would get you to the golf club really fast and double as a 1 man golf cart.    A solution!


2 minutes later...I am not sure if that one was AWD but I bet later ones were.
« Last Edit: August 28, 2016, 05:23:25 pm by tpl »
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2016, 05:58:36 pm »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7sB16lfUQE

Or a Lexus LS AWD for a true Torsen limited slip.  :P
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2016, 07:36:33 pm »
If the OP does mean sub compact CUV's I'd suggest the Mazda CX3 for a mainstream example or the Audi Q3 if he's shopping in the premium brands.
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2016, 10:19:20 pm »
So, don't want "underpowered?"  Want something on the smaller-ish side and don't need ground clearance?

The answer is always Golf R, STi, or Focus RS.  Unless it's Miata.
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2016, 10:56:53 pm »
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2016, 11:26:57 pm »
It may be oddly styled but it's hardly underpowered - Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG 45 360hp and 355lb/ft of torque
« Last Edit: August 29, 2016, 10:21:40 am by Scaerio »
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2016, 11:29:11 pm »
Quote from: Scaerio on August 28, 2016, 11:26:57 pm
It may be oddly styled but it's hardly underpowered - Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG 45 360hp ang 355lb/ft of torque

Did you see the Head to Head with the GLA and the Macan Turbo?  The GLA ran toe to toe with the Porsche and won hands down for being 100x more fun to drive.  And less $$ as a bonus.
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2016, 11:31:45 pm »
Its strange because when I see the regular CLA/GLA I do this disapproving frown thing in my head.
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2016, 12:00:38 am »
Quote from: johngenx on August 28, 2016, 11:29:11 pm
Quote from: Scaerio on August 28, 2016, 11:26:57 pm
It may be oddly styled but it's hardly underpowered - Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG 45 360hp ang 355lb/ft of torque

Did you see the Head to Head with the GLA and the Macan Turbo?  The GLA ran toe to toe with the Porsche and won hands down for being 100x more fun to drive.  And less $$ as a bonus.

but it's a freaking raised hatchback!....
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2016, 10:20:53 am »
Quote from: Tauri13 on August 29, 2016, 12:00:38 am
Quote from: johngenx on August 28, 2016, 11:29:11 pm
Quote from: Scaerio on August 28, 2016, 11:26:57 pm
It may be oddly styled but it's hardly underpowered - Mercedes-Benz GLA AMG 45 360hp ang 355lb/ft of torque

Did you see the Head to Head with the GLA and the Macan Turbo?  The GLA ran toe to toe with the Porsche and won hands down for being 100x more fun to drive.  And less $$ as a bonus.

but it's a freaking raised hatchback!....

Isn't that what all car-based SUVs are?
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2016, 11:57:57 am »
Base WRX.
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2016, 12:23:05 pm »
Quote from: mmret on August 28, 2016, 11:31:45 pm
Its strange because when I see the regular CLA/GLA I do this disapproving frown thing in my head.

Well justified. They also have terrible reliability.
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #16 on: August 29, 2016, 12:48:25 pm »


 ??? ;D
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #18 on: August 29, 2016, 01:10:42 pm »
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Re: Single driver SUV 4-WD
« Reply #19 on: August 29, 2016, 02:53:00 pm »
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