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Can you recommend a small 4WD for driving in snow?

My daughter needs a car that will cope with an untreated hill in snow but is small enough to be easily parked. Is there a smallish, reliable four-wheel drive car?

Asked on 17 November 2012 by PG, Dulverton, Somerset

Answered by Honest John
The Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4 D-4D AWD. Also coming in 2013 is the FIAT Panda 4x4.
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