So, curious to know what expat residents drive in the DR. I don't want to know which specific vehicle is best, rather what type of vehicle would you recommend (small suv, large suv, pickup, etc). We will need to import a vehicle and we have narrowed our choice to a RAV4 or a 4Runner. I do not like large vehicles, so much prefer the RAV4; however, everything we have driven in the DR has been a larger SUV or pickup, and they do have their advantages, just don't know if they are necessary. We will be living in Las Terrenas, and our property is at higher elevation, thus driving up a hill that is relatively well surfaced.