4WD drive cars available in Ireland

hannon565

I'm looking at buy some car with 4WD preferably diesel.
At the moment have list of these and looking if anyone can add to it

Audi A4 & A6 diesel quttaro (Most audis have quttaro version)
Subaru Impreza & Legacy & Outback & Forester diesel
Volvo s40 & v50
Skoda Octavia (estate only) & Superb

UPADATE:
VW Passat 4motion
Fiat Panda 4X4
Honda CR-V
Mini Countryman All4
Jaguar X-type
Opel Insignia

Can anyone help improve the list

Updated the list, think be handy list to have in general doubt am the only one who would be looking for such cars

ShadowHearth

Skoda octavia vrs are fwd?

dar83

hannon565 wrote: »

I'm looking at buy some car with 4WD preferably diesel.
At the moment have list of these and looking if anyone can add to it

Audi A4 & A6 diesel quttaro (Most audis have quttaro version)
Subaru Impreza & Legacy diesel
Volvo s40 & v50
Skooda Octavia vrs (estate only)
VW Golf (Ament so sure if is 4WD version)

Can anyone help improve the list

It is if you get the R32 version.

Fiat Panda.

Anan1

Volvo XC70, Mazda 6MPS

pete4130

Subaru Forester & Outback

Audi All Road

Honda CRV

sean1141

ShadowHearth wrote: »

Skoda octavia vrs are fwd?

dar83 wrote: »

It is if you get the R32 version.

I think there was a 4wd option on some of the 170bhp diesels. You may have to go to the uk to get one.

I wouldnt think most Audis are quttaro... Maybe some most of the newer ones but not the older ones

Anan1

sean1141 wrote: »

I think there was a 4wd option on some of the 170bhp diesels. You may have to go to the uk to get one.

AFAIK it's called the Scout.

sean1141 wrote: »

I wouldnt think most Audis are quttaro... Maybe some most of the newer ones but not the older ones

I think the OP meant that it's available as an option on most Audis.

Marcusm

Interesting when tripping around Europe, I notice a lot of 3 and 5 series Beemers were marked "xd" (eg 530xd) which I assume (from their other cars means AWD). Haven't seen any in the UK or Ireland with similar markings.

hannon565

I think the OP meant that it's available as an option on most Audis.

Yeah anything from about 00 onwards has a quttaro option except the smaller cars a3, a2, a1 anything bigger has quattaro option i.e. a4, a5,a6,a7,a8

sean1141

Anan1 wrote: »

AFAIK it's called the Scout.

Yup thats the mk2. There was also a 4wd mk1 octavia with a 150bhp 1.8 turbo petrol engine. The new superb also has a 4wd option IIRC. B5.5 passat also had a 4wd version with the 130bhp tdi engine. Or a W8 petrol engine.. mmm

Anan1 wrote: »

I think the OP meant that it's available as an option on most Audis.

I read it as most have quttaro:o sorry!

sean1141

hannon565 wrote: »

Yeah anything from about 00 onwards has a quttaro option except the smaller cars a3, a2, a1 anything bigger has quattaro option i.e. a4, a5,a6,a7,a8

Was the 8l a3 not available in quattro/haldex. I know the s3 was 4wd but Im almost sure it was an option on the a3 also. Maybe not in the uk/irl

hannon565

sean1141 wrote: »

Was the 8l a3 not available in quattro/haldex. I know the s3 was 4wd but Im almost sure it was an option on the a3 also. Maybe not in the uk/irl

Actually just checked there, there is a few a3 quattros. Sorry my mistake.

pippip

Jaguar X type comes in 4wd

Paulw

Opel Insignia has an option for all wheel drive.

http://www.opel.ie/vehicles/opel_range/cars/insignia-range/index.html?ppc=G:BRAND-Insignia_Insignia-Core

pippip

Its not a diesel, its not practical and will cost a bit in running costs but I still think this is your best option

It even has an awesome car phone :cool:

ShadowHearth

pippip wrote: »

Its not a diesel, its not practical and will cost a bit in running costs but I still think this is your best option

It even has an awesome car phone :cool:

interior is freaking horrible!

colm_mcm

Suzuki sx4 and Toyota urban cruiser

Peugeot 508 hybrid
Vw caddy life 4motion

hannon565

It even has an awesome car phone

Car phone awesome, better get straight on the phone about it

copacetic

OSI wrote: »

Annoyingly, they don't do xd versions of their cars in right hand drive for some reason.

OP, there's also the Mini Countryman All4

Apparently the new 3 and 5 series will be available in xdrive here and the UK.


http://www.joeduffy.ie/bmw/news-events/brand-new-3-series-breaks-cover

BMW lost out badly to Audi in the UK after previous 2 winters due to rwd only and run flat wide tyres on a lot of models.

hannon565

copacetic wrote: »

Apparently the new 3 and 5 series will be available in xdrive here and the UK.


http://www.joeduffy.ie/bmw/news-events/brand-new-3-series-breaks-cover

BMW lost out badly to Audi in the UK after previous 2 winters due to rwd only and run flat wide tyres on a lot of models.

Its main reason want the 4WD gets very icy and snowy were live most winters and sick of trying to drive it in a honda civic and diesel because petrol is getting bit to expensive to drive 80Km to work and back everyday

Tropheus

Bar the A8, Q7, Q5 and Allroad, very few Audis are 4WD. Although there is an option for the A4/A6, Quattro versions are like hen's teeth.

Anan1

hannon565 wrote: »

Its main reason want the 4WD gets very icy and snowy were live most winters and sick of trying to drive it in a honda civic and diesel because petrol is getting bit to expensive to drive 80Km to work and back everyday

Just so you know, a two wheel car on winter tyres will easily outperform an AWD car on summer tyres in snow and ice. AWD is nice to have, but winter tyres are the game changer.

hannon565

Anan1 wrote: »

Just so you know, a two wheel car on winter tyres will easily outperform an AWD car on summer tyres in snow and ice. AWD is nice to have, but winter tyres are the game changer.

I know I'm planning on doing the same thing did with the Honda, having second set of wheel with winter tyres that are put on around October/Novemeber til January/Febuary. My current car struggles to get up the hill or doesn't get up so need more power and torque which the car mentioned so far have at least double that of my current car. With the 4WD and winter tyres think should be ok to get up to my house.

Magown3

OSI wrote: »

And the only golf with 4WD is the R32/R, which is petrrol only.

Incorrect. There is a golf 4motion available in diesel aswell as the Passat.

Magown3

OSI wrote: »

Was that ever for sale in Ireland?

Who said it had to be for sale in Ireland?

All I'm saying is that it exists :P

Max Power1

OSI wrote: »

Was that ever for sale in Ireland?

Doubt it
AFAIK the only 4motion golf of that model available in ireland is the R32

Magown3

OSI wrote: »

The thread title

Dougal voice: "Oh right Ted"

nukin_futs

Ford Kuga
Kia Sportage
Land Rover
Mitsubishi Pajero, Shogun
All Subarus (incl XV)
Volvo S80, V90, XC70, XC90
Audi A3, A4, A6, A8, Q3
BMW X1, X3, X5
Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson
Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee
Nissan Pathfinder, X-Trail, Terrano, Patrol (Qashqai?)
Skoda Yeti
Suzuki Grand Vitara, SX4
Toyota Landcruiser, Rav4, Hilux
VW Touareg

ian87

qashqai availaible as 4wd.

Surely if buying new 4wd golfs, a3s , a4s etc can be had as special order. I know of one man who bought a new 525d in 1997 as a special order even though it wasnt available here. If they exist in other markets in rhd why doesnt mean one cant get them..

That is assuming the OP intends to buy new...

ltdslipdiff

Second the Qashqai..the aul lad just bought one. Super pokey 130 bhp 1.6 dCi (good Renault engine!!) on €225 road tax, very good on juice and will hold its value well.

colm_mcm

nukin_futs wrote: »

Ford Kuga
Kia Sportage
Land Rover
Mitsubishi Pajero, Shogun
All Subarus (XV, SX4)
Volvo S80, V90, XC70, XC90
Audi A3, A4, A6, A8, Q3
BMW X1, X3, X5
Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson
Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee
Nissan Pathfinder, X-Trail, Terrano, Patrol (Qashqai?)
Skoda Yeti
Suzuki Grand Vitara, SX4
Toyota Landcruiser, Rav4, Hilux
VW Touareg

I think you're kinda missing the point with that list

allroad

There are a few A4 and A6 Quattro's out there. I've had both - same 2.5 Tdi engine. There are also some 3ltr Quattro Tdi's (2004 on, I think).
Allroad comes in the same configuration, but switched to 3ltr in early 2006.

somefeen

Skoda yeti, is about 30,000 for the 4x4 version. You'd probably be better off picking up a nearly new Legacy or Forester if your going to spend that kinda money.
Fiat don't list the 4x4 panda on their website

Anan1

somefeen wrote: »

Fiat don't list the 4x4 panda on their website

I think there's a new one on the way.

Zubeneschamali

ltdslipdiff wrote: »

Second the Qashqai..the aul lad just bought one.

Is it 4WD?

Anan1

Remember also that not all AWD systems are created equal. This has been posted here before - it's in Swedish, but it makes the point well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De0RstOO_iY

ltdslipdiff

Zubeneschamali wrote: »

Is it 4WD?

Yes indeed. Switchable by dial in the car. '2wd' for every day use, 'Auto' for mixed conditions (switches power between front and rear drive as needed) and then 'Lock' for permanent 4wd for really tricky stuff. The 1.6 dCi replaces the thirstier 4x4 2.0 dCi which we saw very few of in this country. Only downside I felt was the low(ish) braked towing capacity of 1400kgs. originally went in to look at Xtrail 2.0 dCi but just felt it much bigger and more expensive than needed.
Price was very reasonable too!

nukin_futs

nukin_futs wrote: »

Ford Kuga
Kia Sportage
Land Rover
Mitsubishi Pajero, Shogun
All Subarus (XV)
Volvo S80, V90, XC70, XC90
Audi A3, A4, A6, A8, Q3
BMW X1, X3, X5
Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson
Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee
Nissan Pathfinder, X-Trail, Terrano, Patrol
Nissan Qashqai
Skoda Yeti
Suzuki Grand Vitara, SX4
Toyota Landcruiser, Rav4, Hilux
VW Touareg

colm_mcm wrote: »

I think you're kinda missing the point with that list

Because it should be restricted to cars? Amended now, bearing in mind that the Forester and the CRV were included in the original list.
We got a bit carried away discussing it yesterday:D

GarMani

Most of the older BMW and Mercedes saloon and estate cars are available as 4WD in LHD only.

GarMani

So what did you buy in the end and what is your opinion of it?

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

volvo xc70 - same as the armed gardai response unit

get a nice big petrol engine and outrun the gardai in their poxy focuses :P

colm_mcm

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