Quote Originally Posted by crazycanuck View Post
We like the x-trail but it's too much like a soccer mom's car. We'd like something with a bit rougher image.
I bought an X-Trail this year. . .the first car I've ever bought on my own. I looked at the Element, Rav, and CR-V. But I really dislike the squashed down back end. And I had heard the Element is only ok in snow. I love love love the look of Jeep Wranglers but couldn't possibly justify the awful gas mileage.

So the X-Trail gave me the boxy look I like. Good gas mileage (not great). The option to put it in AWD on snowy and slippery roads and put it in 4 wheel lock if I have to. And I can put my bike in the back without taking a wheel off (but I need help for this) and can put it in by myself with the front wheel off. I'm sure there's a better way than I do it, though.

This is an long winded way of me saying I agree it's kind of soccer mom looking. I like something that looks a bit rougher, too. But it ended up being perfect for me right now. I hope you find something that suits your needs!