Q If you are buggin in do you NEED.........

[Devonian]

I have a 4x4 and wouldn't be without it, but also my main hobby is Green Laning, so the need is fairly obvious!

But, that said, you mentioned bridleways and tow paths etc, so whilst a 2wd vehicle may cope with the majority of these surfaces when the conditions are good/fair; as soon as they turn bad/wet/icy/obstructions etc, then you are going to be buggered 70% of the time. Also a lot of vehicles may struggle just trying to leave the road, a 2wd car/van on normal road tyres trying to traverse a slight incline on wet grass can be so comical!! We've all seen pictures on the TV where 100's of cars are stuck in a flat level field after a country fair and need towing out.

Both the Jimny and Terios are very capable vehicles (with the RIGHT TYRES) for their size as long as you do not need to be towing anything.

The Terios is a more refined/comfortable drive, but then it is a much more modern vehicle complete with all of the additional electronics etc. The Jimny is a bone shaker, but mechanically its very simple and therefore easier to repair/maintain.