I'm no expert on this, but colleagues who have worked in Africa swear by the Toyota pickups. They run circles around Land Rovers and the like.
Bill Silvert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Long" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU> Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 1:23 PM Subject: field-worthy SUV > Hi folks, > > This is a fairly general question, but I'm looking for a small- or > mid-sized > SUV to serve as a field vehicle. It will be used extensively both on- and > off-highway, although need not be capable of truly ruggged off-roading. A > good amount of rear cargo space would be best (which eliminates some of > the > smaller SUVs like the Honda CRV), and decent gas mileage will be a strong > plus. > > Can anyone recommend a few makes and models based on personal experience > in > the field? > > Thanks, > > Robert
