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Buying a new 4x4 - which one?

Am thinking of changing my 56 X-Trail which I have had from new. Except for having to have two new brake calipers, I have been very pleased with it. Am considering another X-Trail, but have looked at a Freelander too. Which is best?

Asked on 30 November 2011 by M. Chant

Answered by Honest John
Mitsubishi Outlander, or wait for the new Mazda CX-5 arriving February.
Tags: 4x4s
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