[Paco Anton]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

Suzuki Samurai. Excellent little 4x4, can be had in diesel flavors, small, efficient. Both hardtop and softtop available. Easier to work on and more reliable than a Jeep.

Edit: Yes, it's older than what you want, but it'll fit the bill better than anything 2 or 3 years old, since they forgot how to make efficient 4x4 trucks about 15 years ago).

Now they sell the newer version as Suzuki Jimny. Too raw for my taste.