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Whether you're interested in towing, trailing or just taking the kids to school, there are plenty of 4x4s to choose from. We'll tell you how good every model is to drive both on- and off-road.
Superb off-road; well equipped; spacious
Its off-road ability and unique styling mark it out
Lots of space and refinement, tooped off with loads of kit
There's space and comfort for seven, and the engines are refined and have strong performance.
This is a cheap way into a prestige 4x4 that's also good off-road
It's great on Tarmac and loses value more slowly than other off-roaders
The CR-V drives well on the road. It's also very reliable and spacious inside
The Tiguan is great to drive, thanks to responsive engines and a finely balanced chassis.
Its butch looks are impressive, as is its space, masses of equipment and great reliability
It's a luxurious motor with lots of off-road ability
It's sharper than your average Land Rover on-road, but it's still superb in the mud
The Allroad encompasses everything that’s good about an Audi, with extra versatility
The Audi Q7 is well built, has a slick drive and a clever seating system.
It's just about the fastest 4x4 around, and surprisingly good off-road
Stylish, good to drive and easy to live with
You can seat seven in this roomy, safe and comfortable 4x4
The X-Trail is fine on- and off-road, has space for the family and is well built
The Antara is stylish inside and out and has a good-quality cabin. It also has lots of passenger space, is well equipped and sharper to drive than some 4x4s.
The Touareg is a comfy, big 4x4 that's equally at home on- and off-road
All the practicality of an estate with off-road ability
The Suzuki SX4 is good to drive, and has an accomplished four-wheel-drive system. It's also cheap.
Off-road ability; limo-like cabin; relaxed motorway ride
Well built and spacious
The Murano is very good to drive, well equipped and spacious enough for five people
This is a real workhorse: it's good off-road, and has a fine degree of practicality, too
The car's huge presence, traditional Jeep styling, and its strong 3.0 V6 turbodiesel engine really appeal.
Off-road, it's up with the best; and, it's good value, too
The Patriot has chunky looks, is attractively priced and strikes a good balance between comfort and control.
A design icon, and superb off the road
The Sedona is roomy, good off-road and safe. It's also good value for money and reliable
It's cheap, well equipped, and flexible
It's got breathtaking off-road ability, bulletproof reliability, great versatility and a strong engine.
It's one of the sharpest 4x4s to drive, as well as spacious and well equipped
The C-Crosser's engine is smooth and powerful, and handling is good. The car is roomy for five, has a big boot and lots of standard kit.
The 4007 has a smooth, flexible engine and the car handles well. It's competitively equipped and roomy for five.
The Tribeca strikes a decent balance between ride and handling. Its interior feels sturdy and the mechanicals are proven; there's plenty of space for all in row two
The Vitara has excellent off-road ability, and there's a wide choice
The Sedici is fun to drive, and has good off road abilities. It is solidly built, too.
Low prices, good kit, large cabin, value for money
The Captiva has immense cabin space, offers huge practicality, and is cheap to buy. It's also well kitted-out.
The L200 has stylish looks and is good at soaking up potholes. There's stability control on Warrior trim.
The Outlander has plenty of equipment, plenty of room and commanding views out
The Shogun is extremely capable off-road, and there's a choice of three- and five-door models
The Escalade stands out from the crowd, comes with lots of luxury and safety kit and seats up to eight
The SRX looks imposing, and the practical, seven-seat cabin looks classy. There's tons of equipment, too.
Image; genuine ability off-road; good equipment
For a little money, you get an awful lot of car, with real off-road ability
The Ssangyong Kyron is good off-road; and has a huge boot. It is attractively priced and has lots of kit.
It provides big-car space at small-car prices, and some versions can seat seven people
The Forester makes a fine go-anywhere workhorse and is good both on- and off-road
The Nitro has real presence and its cabin has good space for passengers and luggage.
Sensational in the rough, competitively equipped and you’re unlikely to see another one
The Patrol has excellent off-road ability. Inside, it's spacious and comfortable, too
It's cheap, rugged and good off-road
Indian off-roader represents a lot of car for the money, particularly with its high spec, and it has a high degree of rugged ability off-road.
The Sport is spacious and, as the Shogun name implies, it's impressive off-road
It’s strong off-road; spacious, well equipped and very reliable
Cheap to buy; reliable Mercedes engines
It's a lot of car for the money, and it's okay off-road
A rugged, no-nonsense, off-road workhorse which has a fine engine and tough mechanicals
Probably the cheapest car with 4x4 style
Fun to drive, excellent reliability, smooth performance from 1.6 engine
The Trooper is good off-road, well built and great value for money
The Tribute offers a reasonable blend of practicality and equipment
Looks the part, and is capable off-road
It has a decent mix of on- and off-road abilities