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What automatic petrol SUVs do you recommend with AWD?

I want to change my 2012 Subaru XV for a new car. I've tested a BMW X1 and a Peugeot 3008 but have now found out that the 3008 is not AWD. I'm looking for a petrol SUV, automatic, AWD 1.6 - 2.0. What do you recommend? At the moment I'm edging closer to the BMW.

Asked on 1 March 2017 by Guy Williams

Answered by Honest John
The 3008 doesn't need to be 4WD. Peugeot's Grip Control that comes with all weather tyres is actually better. But, of course, the other contender is the Subaru Levorg, just tested yesterday: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/subaru/subaru-levo.../
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