Looking to get a new vehicle in the near future for general family/mtb/skiing/camping/roadtrip type use. Ideally I would get something like a Tacoma, 4runner, F150, etc. but I realize that those are overkill for 99% of the driving I would be doing. Looking for a vehicle with the following:
- AWD/4WD
- Great in the snow
- Good fuel efficiency
- Good off-road performance (just for regular fireroad type driving, nothing extreme)
- Costs $20-35k (new or used)
- Can comfortably haul 4 mtbs on the back with 4 adults inside including gear
- Decent cargo space so you could comfortably take a family of 4 on a camping/road trip with all the gear you need
Considering the following vehicles:
- Subaru Outback
- Subaru Forester
- Mazda CX-5
- Toyota Highlander (used)
- Honda Pilot (used)
- Honda CRV
- Jeep Cherokee (used)
I'm thinking a Subaru Outback might be my best bet in terms of ticking all the boxes, or possibly a Forester, although the Forester seems surprisingly small inside so not sure you could fit 4 people + gear in there for a roadtrip.
Any advice would be much appreciated.