ASIA Rocsta (USED)
(3 stars)
An obscure Jeep-lookalike from Korea, sturdily built but very heavy... - Read More
AUDI A4 Allroad (USED)
(4 stars)
A classy crossover estate with a little all-terrain ability .. - Read More
AUDI A6 Allroad (NEW) (4 stars)
It’s fair to say that all our testers were impressed with the Allroad’s exterior. - Read More
AUDI A6 Allroad Mk1 (USED) (4 stars)
An A6 estate with raised suspension and body protection for off-roading. Engines were 2.7 and 4.2 petrols and a 2.5 TDI with a choice of outputs - Read More
AUDI A6 Allroad Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
A posh estate with aggressive styling and a touch of off-road ability. Original 3.2 and 4.2 petrol engines have been replaced by a 3.0, while 2.7 and 3.0 TDI units remain - Read More
AUDI Q5 (NEW) (4 stars)
Our testers struggled to decide whether the Q5’s styling carries a greater or lesser threat of violence that the Q7. .. - Read More
AUDI Q5 (USED) (4 stars)
A junior SUV mimicking the Q7’s image. Performance comes from 2.0 and 3.2 petrol engines, plus a torquey 3.0 TDI, but the 2.0 TDI will be enough for most people... - Read More
AUDI Q7 (NEW) (4 stars)
Is this a posh family wagon or an up-yours executive car? - Read More
AUDI Q7 (USED) (4 stars)
A mighty seven-seat SUV with imposing looks and exceptional practicality. - Read More
BMW X1 (USED) (3 stars)
MW’s smallest SUV, which shares a platform with the Mini Countryman. - Read More
BMW X3 (NEW) (4 stars)
Just as the X5 had been before it, the BMW X3 was laughed at by 4x4 traditionalists when it first came out. - Read More
BMW X3 (USED) (4 stars)
A junior SUV borrowing its style from the X5. Dogged by cheap looking trim and black bumpers in the early days, and a hard ride throughout its life, - Read More
BMW X5 (NEW) (4 stars)
The X5 used to be the posh, indulgent choice for self-absorbed parents who put themselves before their kids. - Read More
BMW X5 Mk1 (USED) (3 stars)
The definitive Chelsea tractor, but much more than just a style wagon it was dynamically excellent, well kitted and beautifully put together inside, and would tow the legal maximum. - Read More
BMW X5 Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
A far more practical X5 than the Mk1, with a seven-seat option and decent practicality all-round. - Read More
BMW X6 (NEW) (4 stars)
If you like being looked at, the X6 is for you. Inside, its cabin is basically the same as the X5 - Read More
BMW X6 (USED) (4 stars)
Part-SUV, part-coupé, all eyecatching glamour. The X6 is four-seater only, and its sloping tail means boot space is limited, - Read More
CADILLAC Escalade (USED)
(2 stars)
A cliché on wheels. Footballer, pimp, drug baron… they’ve all owned Escalades. - Read More
CADILLAC SRX (USED) (2 stars)
A huge crossover estate, super-rare in the UK even by Cadillac standards but pretty useful and very well equipped for all that. - Read More
CHEVROLET Blazer (USED) (2 stars)
Chevy’s answer to the Jeep Cherokee, which came here in RHD form but never really caught on. - Read More
CHEVROLET Captiva (NEW) (3 stars)
After the most recent round of testing for our 4x4 of the Year awards, we described the Chevrolet Captiva as ‘something of a practicality sleeper.’ - Read More
CHEVROLET Captiva (USED) (3 stars)
A rebadged Vauxhall Antara, with plenty of kit and practicality for your money but a low-rent cabin - Read More
CITROEN C-Crosser (NEW) (3 stars)
The C-Crosser is one of three near-identical 4x4s in this category, the others being the Mitsubishi Outlander and Peugeot 4007. - Read More
CITROEN C-Crosser (USED) (3 stars)
An adequate compact SUV, near-identical to the Mitsubishi Outlander and Peugeot 4007. - Read More
DAEWOO Korando (USED)
(1 star)
Possibly the ugliest 4x4 ever made, but at least it was that bad to drive, too. - Read More
DAEWOO Musso (USED) (2 stars)
Lavishly sprung, stodgy to drive and called the Moose by everyone. - Read More
DAIHATSU Fourtrak (USED) (2 stars)
A tough, honest off-road workhorse with a bomb-proof drivetrain and leaf-sprung axles. - Read More
DAIHATSU Fourtrak Independent (USED) (3 stars)
A revised Fourtrak with an independent front end and coil-sprung rear axle. - Read More
DAIHATSU Sportrak (USED) (2 stars)
A rugged little truck with low box and a live axle which was one of the hairdressers’ cars of its day. - Read More
DAIHATSU Terios Mk1 (USED) (1 star)
A cross between a supermini and an SUV, and not much use as either. A frantic 1.3 petrol engine meant you couldn’t go very fast, - Read More
DAIHATSU Terios Mk2 (USED) (2 stars)
A tiny SUV live back axle makes it an off-roader of sorts but does nothing for it on the road - Read More
DODGE Nitro (USED) (2 stars)
A road-biased SUV based on the Jeep Cherokee. Tawdry cabin materials and crude road manners made its image look like a failed attempt to mask substance with style, - Read More
DODGE Ram (NEW)
(5 stars)
Of all the American pick-up trucks, the Dodge Ram is by far the most commonly seen on UK roads, simply as a consequence of the vehicle being made available through official importers back in 2006..... - Read More
FIAT Panda 4x4 (NEW) (2 stars)
As much as the Panda Cross won our testers’ hearts, the petrol-engined 4x4 model left them unmoved. In comparison, - Read More
FIAT Panda 4x4 (USED) (2 stars)
A bland, slow micro-SUV with a wheezy 1.2 petrol engine and horrific performance. - Read More
FIAT Panda Cross (NEW) (5 stars)
Everyone loves this car. Testers, testers’ other halves, anyone we parked next to… the Panda Cross is the ultimate is good-humoured 4x4 chic. - Read More
FIAT Panda Cross (USED) (5 stars)
Zestful, entertaining and funky inside and out. The Cross has a 1.3 diesel engine which is full of beans, and it’s been tuned to achieve amazing things off-road. - Read More
FIAT Sedici (NEW) (3 stars)
To some degree, all our testers liked the Sedici’s softly-styled exterior, though the suggestion that it’s too car-like was repeated more than once. - Read More
FIAT Sedici (USED) (3 stars)
A blend of reasonably slick supermini styling with an interior featuring a lot of rather average materials. - Read More
FORD Explorer (USED) (2 stars)
Ford’s attempt to steal sales from the Jeep Cherokee. Big, lounge-like American comfort standards and plenty of kit gave it lazy appeal - Read More
FORD Kuga (NEW) (3 stars)
Simply by being a Ford, the Kuga needs to be taken seriously. Just as there are people who’d never buy a 4x4 that wasn’t a Land Rover, - Read More
FORD Kuga (USED) (3 stars)
Groovy-looking junior SUV designed to appeal to everyone. It’s a bit bland inside, and practicality falls short of the best, but quality is robust enough and it’s fun - Read More
FORD Maverick Mk1 (USED) (4 stars)
A sturdy, honest off-roader built by Nissan (who called it the Terrano). Available in 3-door and 5-door form, with a choice of 2.4 petrol and 2.7 diesel engines - Read More
FORD Maverick Mk2 (USED) (2 stars)
A rebadged Mazda B-Series pick-up, available in a wide variety of body styles and trim levels. - Read More
FORD Ranger Mk1 (USED) (3 stars)
A rebadged Mazda B-Series pick-up, available in a wide variety of body styles and trim levels. - Read More
FORD Ranger Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
One of the best double-cabs, thanks to a range of appealing trim options and a choice of 2.5 and 3.0 diesel engines. - Read More
HONDA CR-V (NEW) (4 stars)
The CR-V’s deliberately soft image brought a mixed response from our testers, who variously considered it ‘anonymous,’ ‘funky’ and ‘outright ugly.’ - Read More
HONDA CR-V Mk1 (USED) (3 stars)
A junior SUV that brought Honda’s standards of build and safety into the 4x4 game. - Read More
HONDA CR-V Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
A much sharper looking SUV than the previous model, and better to drive as well - Read More
HONDA CR-V Mk3 (USED) (4 stars)
A better kitted CR-V than ever, packed with safety gear and designed to be as easy as possible to drive. The 2.2 diesel is as excellent as ever - Read More
HONDA HR-V (USED) (1 star)
The ‘joy machine,’ as Honda called it. There was precious little excitement about its interior, though. - Read More
HUMMER H2 (USED) (1 star)
A look-at-me wagon blending enormous size with an almost impossibly cramped, impractical interior. - Read More
HUMMER H3 (NEW) (5 stars)
s the Hummer H3 a vehicle that’s really supposed to be taken seriously? It may be a hugely scaled down version of the Humvee-based H1.... - Read More
HUMMER H3 (USED) (1 star)
A rebodied Chevy pick-up with a Hummer face, basically. Hummer brought it here in RHD form, but had collapsed before the promised diesel could arrive, so a 3.7 petrol is all you get. - Read More
HYUNDAI ix35 (NEW) (3 stars)
Seen primarily as a rival for the Nissan Qashqai, the ix35 went on sale in March 2010 with a promise of bulging kit lists and low purchase and running costs. Hyundai didn’t have a 4x4 model available for us to test in time to be fully included here, - Read More
HYUNDAI ix35 (USED) (3 stars)
A crossover estate with a touch of SUV styling and optional four-wheel drive. There are three engines in the range, but only the largest, a 2.0 diesel, can be had in 4x4 form - Read More
HYUNDAI Santa Fe (NEW) (4 stars)
The Santa Fe is available in five and seven-seat form, each with a choice of two spec levels and manual or auto gearboxes. - Read More
HYUNDAI Santa Fe Mk1 (USED) (1 star)
A stodgy SUV with a dull cabin but lots of space and equipment. Its looks divide opinion, but an excellent reliability record stands in its favour – the 2.4 and 2.7petrol engines - Read More
HYUNDAI Santa Fe Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
A solidly made SUV that does most things well. It looks a bit grey inside and out, and trim materials are low-rent but with a 7-seat option it’s very flexible. - Read More
HYUNDAI Terracan (USED) (3 stars)
A rugged off-roader with Shogun underpinnings, a 2.9 diesel and an upright, truck-like stance. - Read More
HYUNDAI Tucson (USED) (4 stars)
A cheap, feature-packed junior SUV, badge-engineered from the second-generation Kia Sportage and equally practical though not as capable offroad - Read More
INFINITI EX (NEW) (3 stars)
As one of our testers put it, the EX is all sport and no utility. That’s not entirely fair, but it gets close to the point of a vehicle that’s stylish both inside and out but scores poorly for practicality. - Read More
INFINITI EX (USED) (3 stars)
A small SUV from a Nissan’s luxury car brand, putting sport firmly before utility. - Read More
INFINITI FX (NEW) (3 stars)
Nissan's luxury brand is on its way to Britain - led by a high-tech, high-performance SUV that's aiming to take a pop at the Porsche Cayenne. - Read More
INFINITI FX (USED) (3 stars)
A faintly insane looking ultra-SUV whose in-your-face styling is backed up by a supercool interior - Read More
ISUZU Rodeo (NEW) (3 stars)
The Rodeo has been around for seven years, which makes it the oldest-timer in the pick-up market. - Read More
ISUZU Rodeo (USED) (3 stars)
The first UK double-cab to offer a 3.0 engine and the option of an auto box - Read More
ISUZU Trooper Mk1 (USED) (3 stars)
The original version of an off-road legend. First made in 1981, it came to the UK when Isuzu facelifted it, bringing a choice of 2.3 and 2.6 petrol and 2.2 diesel engines. - Read More
ISUZU Trooper Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
A classic truck-like 4x4 of the old style, with scarily revvy 3.2 petrol and endlessly willing 3.1 diesel engines. - Read More
ISUZU Trooper Mk3 (USED) (3 stars)
Final version of the Trooper before Isuzu pulled out of the UK car market to concentrate on pick-ups. - Read More
JEEP Cherokee (NEW) (5 stars)
It wouldn’t be unfair to say that when the original 4x4 boom happened in the early 1990s, the Jeep Cherokee was at its heart.... - Read More
JEEP Cherokee KJ (USED) (2 stars)
A not-very-successful attempt to improve on the previous Cherokee. The KJ was raucous with its 2.5 and 2.8 diesel engines, and thirsty with its 2.5 and 3.7 petrols - Read More
JEEP Cherokee KK (USED) (2 stars)
A rugged attempt at an old-school Jeep, with electronic control systems aiding it off-road. - Read More
JEEP Cherokee XJ (USED) (3 stars)
Jeep’s original family wagon, and the car that brought it to the UK at the height of the 4x4 boom. - Read More
JEEP Commander (USED) (2 stars)
A brave but clumsy effort to graft a seven-seat body on to a Grand Cherokee chassis. - Read More
JEEP Compass (NEW) (3 stars)
Jeep’s a company that’s had a lot of hits over the years, and a few misses. - Read More
JEEP Compass (USED) (2 stars)
A well conceived but horribly executed attempt to create an upmarket SUV with Jeep’s unique DNA. - Read More
JEEP Grand Cherokee (NEW) (4 stars)
The 4x4 market is constantly welcoming new soft roaders and crossovers to its ranks, and a lot of them are very good. Some can even impress you off-road - Read More
JEEP Grand Cherokee WJ (USED) (4 stars)
A much improved replacement for the ZJ model, with 4.0 and 4.7 petrol engines and 2.7 and 3.1 diesels. - Read More
JEEP Grand Cherokee WK (USED) (3 stars)
A more road-biased Grand Cherokee, albeit still very good off-road. - Read More
JEEP Grand Cherokee ZJ (USED) (3 stars)
An American-style luxury off-road wagon. Official imports did include LHD models with 5.2 and 5.9 petrol engines, but RHD versions had 4.0 petrol and 2.5 diesel units. - Read More
JEEP Patriot (USED) (3 stars)
Currently, Jeep’s only fully formed UK product line. It brings a new level of economy to the brand.. - Read More
JEEP Wrangler (NEW) (4 stars)
Shortly before Jeep became part of the Fiat empire, a huge increase was announced in the UK Wrangler range. - Read More
JEEP Wrangler JK (USED) (3 stars)
The grown-up Wrangler with 2.8 diesel power and a five-door option. - Read More
JEEP Wrangler TJ (USED) (3 stars)
The first Wrangler to get coil springs, but retaining the YJ’s 2.5 and 4.0 petrol engines... - Read More
JEEP Wrangler YJ (USED) (3 stars)
The iconic Jeep, in leaf-sprung form and sporting square headlamps, 2.5 and 4.0 petrol engines and, usually, lots of chrome. - Read More
KIA Sorento (NEW) (5 stars)
The Sorento has gone from being a lumpy old truck to a sleek, modern SUV, and our testers commented that its build and practicality live up to standard it sets with its eye-grabbing image. - Read More
KIA Sorento Mk1 (USED) (4 stars)
A truck-like off-roader kitted out to take on premium SUVs. The Sportage came with a choice of 3.5 petrol and 2.5 diesel engines; - Read More
KIA Sorento Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
A striking looking SUV with loads of safety and luxury kit. Models with 4wd get a 2.2 diesel engine which is swift and economical... - Read More
KIA Sportage (NEW) (5 stars)
Kia has launched an all-new Sportage. It’s radically different to its predecessor, with styling that speaks volumes about Kia’s ever-growing confidence and credibility as a mainstream car maker.... - Read More
KIA Sportage Mk1 (USED) (1 star)
An old-style Kia with a lack of ability on or off-road. Blandly styled inside and out, though there were some garish attempts to liven it up by the UK importer... - Read More
KIA Sportage Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
Britain’s best-value 4x4 from beginning to end. Good kit, decent quality, and a practical interior made it a good bet for a junior SUV, as did lively 2.0 and 2.7 petrol and frugal 2.0 diesel engines.... - Read More
KIA Sportage Mk3 (USED) (5 stars)
A dramatic looking, high-value junior SUV. Just on to the market, the latest Sportage is stunningly styled and feels great inside, with lots of equipment on all models.... - Read More
LADA Niva (USED) (3 stars)
A beyond-iconic road-going tractor from Soviet Russia, once sold in the UK as a lifestyle vehicle of sorts and just reintroduced as a super-cheap off-road workhorse.... - Read More
LAND ROVER 107-109 (USED) (3 stars)
A big, heavy wagon in comparison to the nimbler SWB. The 107” Series I is a rare classic; 109s tend to appeal to Landy lovers rather than off-roaders, and are less chopped about as a result.... - Read More
LAND ROVER 110 (USED) (3 stars)
Long-wheelbase version of the basic Land Rover, with more space than a 90 in the back but an equally cramped cabin.... - Read More
LAND ROVER 80-88 (USED) (4 stars)
The definitive off-roader. SWB Landies from the leafsprung era are a motley crew of restos, mods and engine transplants, but search among the horrors and you’ll find gems.... - Read More
LAND ROVER 90 (USED) (4 stars)
The basic Land Rover, in various guises. Expensive and very poorly equipped to buy new, but with awesome residuals, though the used market is full of unknown quantities.... - Read More
LAND ROVER Defender (NEW) (4 stars)
Towing and off-roading are the Defender’s (only) two strengths. It’s brilliant at both; to live with it is to tolerate, or learn to embrace, its weaknesses at everything else.... - Read More
LAND ROVER Discovery (NEW) (5 stars)
The Discovery 4, to give it its proper name, is basically the same as the Disco 3 but with a new engine and a new, more aggressive face... - Read More
LAND ROVER Discovery Mk1 (USED) (3 stars)
The first incarnation of an off-road legend. The early Disco was horribly built and laughably unreliable, but sensational off-road and relaxed on it.... - Read More
LAND ROVER Discovery Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
A more complex Discovery, with plenty of needless electronics to go wrong but still an old-style off-road truck down below.... - Read More
LAND ROVER Discovery Mk3 (USED) (4 stars)
The most practical 4x4 on the market. The current Discovery can carry seven adults in comfort, and its rear seats fold flat to the floor. ... - Read More
LAND ROVER Freelander (NEW) (4 stars)
The Freelander was once king of the compact SUVs, with only its high price to count against it. Today, the prices are still high, but an awful lot of talent has come into this sector over the last few years – and Solihull’s baby is starting to show its age... - Read More
LAND ROVER Freelander Mk1 (USED) (2 stars)
A junior SUV built to go offroad the way only a Land Rover can. It was fair on the road, too, but despite its trendy styling interior quality was distinctly Fisher-Price.... - Read More
LAND ROVER Freelander Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
A superbly finished junior SUV with bags of style and ability on and off-road. The 3.2 petrol engine has gone now, leaving just the 2.2 diesel, though this is strong enough and the vehicle’s road manners remain good.... - Read More
LAND ROVER Range Rover (NEW) (5 stars)
The first very obvious thing to say about living with the latest Rangey is that it will cost a lot; our Autobiography test vehicle would cost £81,395. But you do get breathtaking luxury for your money.... - Read More
LAND ROVER Range Rover Mk1 (USED) (3 stars)
The original luxury 4x4. The classic Rangey had 2 and 4-door variants, 3.5, 3.9 and 4.2 versions of the Rover V8 and 2.4 and 2.5 diesels..... - Read More
LAND ROVER Range Rover Mk2 (USED) (1 star)
Land Rover’s worst ever car. The Mk2 Rangey was superposh compared to the old model, but looked boxy and, in 2.5 diesel form, could barely keep up with the traffic... - Read More
LAND ROVER Range Rover Mk3 (USED) (4 stars)
A superlative example of luxury 4x4 engineering. The latest Rangey is still a fine off-roader but pays more attention to tarmac and is gloriously appointed inside.... - Read More
LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport (NEW) (4 stars)
You couldn’t accuse our testers of fearing sounding like a stuck record. Their first comments about the Sport all related to its image – ‘footballer,’ to quote many, even ‘proceeds of crime’ in the words of one.... - Read More
LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport (USED) (4 stars)
A Discovery made to look like a Rangey, with sharpened-up handling and a proceeds-of-crime image.... - Read More
LEXUS RX Mk1 (USED) (3 stars)
A svelte, quiet and well equipped SUV with next to no off-road ability but lots of refinement on tarmac. The first RX’s only engine was a 3.0 petrol, which needs nursing to beat 20mpg.... - Read More
LEXUS RX Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
A cool, high-tech premium SUV with loads of toys. The RX is mainly about refined performance, but it’s a surprisingly spacious and practical family car too.... - Read More
LEXUS RX Mk3 (USED) (4 stars)
Britain’s first hybrid-only SUV. The latest RX has a smooth drivetrain operating at low speeds on electric power alone.... - Read More
LEXUS RX450h (NEW) (4 stars)
If unfamiliar technology scares you, living with the RX450h might mean a lot of sleepless nights. Hybrids have been around for a decade now, though, so petrol-electric power is well proven – and everything else about it is very easy to get on with... - Read More
MAZDA B2500 (USED) (3 stars)
A well made but dull pick-up more commonly seen in the UK badged as a Ford Ranger.... - Read More
MAZDA BT50 (USED) (4 stars)
A no-nonsense pick-up with decent equipment levels but a disappointingly stodgy interior.... - Read More
MAZDA CX-7 (NEW) (3 stars)
The CX-7 is a very well equipped vehicle with bags of electrical toys. It’s loaded with luxuries too, like leather seats.... - Read More
MAZDA CX-7 (USED) (3 stars)
A stylish SUV that puts the accent on sport but doesn’t totally lack utility.... - Read More
MAZDA Tribute (USED) (2 stars)
A Mk2 Ford Maverick with its actual manufacturer’s badge on it. Space and reliability were good, as were kit levels, but it was ugly and deathly dull.... - Read More
MERCEDES ML420CDi (NEW) (5 stars)
When Mercedes launched the ML420 CDI, it was hard to believe that this wasn’t going to be the zenith of diesel SUV performance from a company that’s no stranger to making things go faster than they need to.... - Read More
MERCEDES G-Class (NEW) (4 stars)
After ten years away, Merc’s legendary G-Wagen has just returned to the UK as a right-hand drive model... - Read More
MERCEDES G-Wagen (USED) (3 stars)
A legendary off-road truck with military styling and, latterly, vast amounts of luxury kit. Just relaunched in right-hook form after a 10-year exile in LHD land. Holds its money in a vicelike grip;... - Read More
MERCEDES GL-Class (NEW) (3 stars)
You need a big garage and deep pockets to consider the GL, but you get a lot in return. Not just in terms of size, but the way all that interior space is used... - Read More
MERCEDES GL-Class (USED) (3 stars)
A gargantuan seven-seat wagon with real off-road skills. The GL has masses of room in all seats, which also fold flat to leave enormous cargo space.... - Read More
MERCEDES M-Class (NEW) (4 stars)
There wasn’t a great deal of comment about the ML’s exterior, which can be considered a comment in itself.... - Read More
MERCEDES M-Class Mk1 (USED) (1 star)
An ugly and over-rated prestige SUV that wasn’t great off-road and fell way short of Merc’s usual standards in general.... - Read More
MERCEDES M-Class Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
A vast improvement on the previous M-Class. Better looking, better built and more refined, the second-generation model also boasted a superb new 3.0 diesel engine to go with its 3.5, 5.0 and 6.3 petrol units.... - Read More
MERCEDES R-Class (NEW) (3 stars)
As one tester pointed out, the first thing you’ll have to live with if you own an R-Class is people asking you what the hell it is..... - Read More
MERCEDES R-Class (USED) (4 stars)
A peculiar attempt to combine sports styling, a 4x4 drivetrain and an estate car body. The R-Class has been a sales flop, but its seven-seat interior is spacious and very flexible and it’s tremendously comfortable to drive.... - Read More
MINI Countryman (NEW) (3 stars)
Mini’s long-awaited SUV is one of the it-cars of the moment, and one of the few 4x4s that make people smile. Inside, too, the dash design caught all our testers’ eyes... - Read More
MINI Countryman (USED) (3 stars)
A scaled-up four-door Mini based on the same platform as the BMW X1.... - Read More
MITSUBISHI ASX (NEW) (3 stars)
One of the most recent additions to the 4x4 market, the ASX has been compared to the Nissan Qashqai but is in reality more car-like than even that. Its styling is inspired by Mitsubishi’s rally-bred Evo line... - Read More
MITSUBISHI ASX (USED) (3 stars)
Particularly car-like, even by junior crossover standards. The ASX bears a more than passing resemblance to the Outlander, with the same robust but rather plain cabin plastics.... - Read More
MITSUBISHI L200 (NEW) (4 stars)
The L200 offers a wider range of body styles and spec options than any other pick-up, so at that level at least it should be the easiest to live with.... - Read More
MITSUBISHI L200 Mk3 (USED) (3 stars)
A sector defining pick-up, whose range of lifestyle double-cab models made it one of Britain’s true it-cars as the truck boom took off.... - Read More
MITSUBISHI L200 Mk4 (USED) (4 stars)
An agile and well equipped pickup styled after Mitsubishi’s all-conquering Dakar trucks of old.... - Read More
MITSUBISHI Outlander (NEW) (3 stars)
On this site you'll also find reviews of the Citroën C-Crosser and the Peugeot 4007. Both are basically rebadged Outlanders, so if you’re shopping for the Mitsubishi and have turned straight to this review, you should check them out too... - Read More
MITSUBISHI Outlander Mk1 (USED) (1 star)
An ugly crossover with a frothy 2.4 petrol engine and a witless four-speed auto box as standard.... - Read More
MITSUBISHI Outlander Mk2 (USED) (3 stars)
A junior SUV that’s almost identical to the Citroën C-Crosser and Peugeot 4007. Cabin quality is patchy, and the pop-up third row of seats is a waste of space.... - Read More
MITSUBISHI Shogun (NEW) (3 stars)
The Shogun’s truck-like off-road character has never really changed, and our testers confessed to a sneaking admiration for that. We liked its driving position, too, which gives you an excellent view of the road ahead.. - Read More
MITSUBISHI Shogun Mk1 (USED) (2 stars)
The first Shogun, now very rare indeed. A tough, doughty truck, it was much less glam than the vehicle went on to become... - Read More
MITSUBISHI Shogun Mk2 (USED) (3 stars)
The truck that brought glitz to the 4x4 world. Purists mocked its inclinometers and adjustable shocks, but punters loved its image and none could doubt its build quality... - Read More
MITSUBISHI Shogun Mk3 (USED) (4 stars)
A much-improved version with all-independent suspension that was better both on and off-road than the old model... - Read More
MITSUBISHI Shogun Mk4 (USED) (3 stars)
The latest version of one of the longest-running 4x4s, still a true off-road wagon whether in 3-door or 5-door form... - Read More
MITSUBISHI Shogun Pinin (USED) (2 stars)
A shrunken Shogun, basically, with the same styling as the fullsize vehicle in a package aimed at the Suzuki Vitara... - Read More
MITSUBISHI Shogun Sport (USED) (2 stars)
A wagon based on the L200 pick-up of the time. Confusingly, it was called the Challenger for the first couple of year... - Read More
NISSAN D22 (USED) (4 stars)
Confusing. The D22 was called the Pickup in the UK, but lifestyle double-cab models were badged ‘Navara’ – the name which was appended in full to the truck’s replacement.... - Read More
NISSAN Juke (NEW) (3 stars)
THERE ARE LOTS of words that might come to mind when you set your eyes on the Juke. ‘Bland’ is unlikely to be one of them... - Read More
NISSAN Juke (USED) (3 stars)
Built in Britain, for starters. The Juke is a new kind of vehicle which blends SUV proportions with supermini dimensions; 4wd is only available on the range-toppingmodel... - Read More
NISSAN Murano (NEW) (3 stars)
On the face of it, this is a bad time for Nissan to be launching a new version of the Murano.... - Read More
NISSAN Murano Mk1 (USED) (3 stars)
A slick looking SUV with a distinctly American flavour – all the way down to its thirsty 3.5 petrol engine.... - Read More
NISSAN Murano Mk2 (USED) (3 stars)
Even more outlandishly styled than the original Murano. The new model is very expensive, but has the advantage of a 2.5 diesel – much torquier than the 3.5petrol and therefore more refined.... - Read More
NISSAN Navara (NEW) (4 stars)
The moment it was introduced in 2005, the Navara turned the double-cab marked on its head. Trucks had been getting more and more SUV-like for years, but this was basically a ‘real’ SUV which happened to be a double-cab.... - Read More
NISSAN Navara (USED) (4 stars)
The most SUV-like pick-up on the market. Based on the Pathfinder, the Navara offers high levels of safety and luxury kit, and with above-average proportions it’s very practical, too... - Read More
NISSAN Pathfinder (NEW) (3 stars)
The Pathfinder was facelifted last year, with subtle changes to its less-than-subtle styling and an array of interior upgrades. These include improvements in switchgear quality and a clearer dash display, as well as larger door pockets and a new storage box in the centre console.... - Read More
NISSAN Pathfinder (USED) (4 stars)
A big, truck-like SUV. Most have seven seats, almost all have 2.5 diesel engines (the 4.0 petrol found next to no homes).... - Read More
NISSAN Patrol Mk5 (USED) (3 stars)
A slab-sided off-road monster. Powered by a choice of 4.2 petrol and diesel engines, early ones were heavy but torquey... - Read More
NISSAN Patrol Mk6 (USED) (4 stars)
A big, heavy off-road workhorse, and one of the first 4x4s to go diesel-only. Avoid the early 2.8 engine; the 3.0 from 2000-on is far better.... - Read More
NISSAN Qashqai (NEW) (4 stars)
Since it was launched in 2007, the Qashqai has been an undoubted hit not only for Nissan but for the company’s Sunderland factory. More than half a million have been built since then, helping make the plant Britain’s largest car maker and exporter.... - Read More
NISSAN Qashqai (USED) (4 stars)
A well executed crossover with the looks of a small SUV. The Qashqai is a five-seater, while the LWB Qashqai+2 arrived a year later, adding seven-seat capability.... - Read More
NISSAN Qashqai+2 (NEW) (4 stars)
As everyone knows, 4x4s are getting smaller. Off-roaders are giving way to SUVs, SUVs are giving way to crossovers, and the whole lot is getting more car-like all the time. - Read More
NISSAN Terrano (USED) (4 stars)
A proper 4x4, road-biased for its time but very capable on rough ground. Performance came from 2.4 petrol and 2.7 diesel engines, with a 3.0 diesel added in 2002.... - Read More
NISSAN X-Trail (NEW) (4 stars)
The X-Trail has long been regarded as one of the soundest, most practical trucks in its class, but some of our testers detected the first signs of it starting to show its age.... - Read More
NISSAN X-Trail Mk1 (USED) (4 stars)
One of the best junior SUVs there’s been, and a massive seller. The original X-Trail was quick, composed and refined on-road, and remarkably capable off it.... - Read More
NISSAN X-Trail Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
Virtually indistinguishable from the original X-Trail, inside or out. A solidly made interior is getting dated now, but it’s still well equipped and nice to drive... - Read More
PEUGEOT 4007 (NEW) (3 stars)
Starting with the good stuff, the 4007 we tested had much more supportive seats than the others in the trio. Its handbrake was a little less wobbly, too.... - Read More
PEUGEOT 4007 (USED) (3 stars)
A me-too junior SUV badge-engineered from the Mitsubishi Outlander. Peugeot only offers it with a 2.2 diesel engine.... - Read More
PORSCHE Cayenne (NEW) (4 stars)
If there’s one word our testers kept using about the Cayenne’s cabin, it’s ‘overwhelming.’ There are curves everywhere, with a sea of switches on a huge centre console floating next to you..... - Read More
PORSCHE Cayenne Mk1 (USED) (3 stars)
The definitive performance SUV, but also a very capable off-roader.... - Read More
PORSCHE Cayenne Mk2 (USED) (3 stars)
A greener but no less extravagant Cayenne than the original. A 3.0 diesel, and a similarly sized hybrid unit keep emissions down.... - Read More
RENAULT Kangoo Trekka (USED) (2 stars)
A van-based mini-MPV with 4wd and an element of loose-track skills. Interior space is mind-blowing, and cleverly used to create a real family adventure wagon... - Read More
RENAULT Koleos (NEW) (5 stars)
The first time you see the Koleos and its subtly stylised exterior you’ll realise there’s something amiss, something unusual about its design you can’t quite put your finger on.... - Read More
RENAULT Koleos (NEW) (5 stars)
The first time you see the Koleos and its subtly stylised exterior you’ll realise there’s something amiss, something unusual about its design you can’t quite put your finger on.... - Read More
RENAULT Koleos (USED) (5 stars)
A van-based mini-MPV with 4wd and an element of loose-track skills. Interior space is mind-blowing, and cleverly used to create a real family adventure wagon.... - Read More
SAAB 9-3X (NEW) (3 stars)
The latest generation of ‘real’ 4x4s is showing much-improved fuel economy, but the sleek 9-3X is as car-like as they come and it shows.... - Read More
SAAB 9-3X (USED) (3 stars)
A smart looking crossover estate tilting at Audi and Subaru territory. The 9-3 has a choice of 2.0 petrol and 1.9 diesel engines and offers lots of kit in a classy exec cabin.... - Read More
SEAT Altea Freetrack 4 (USED) (4 stars)
A crossover SUV that failed completely to catch on. Sharing the same platform as the Skoda Octavia 4x4, with a choice of lusty 2.0 petrol and diesel engines... - Read More
SKODA Octavia 4x4 (USED) (3 stars)
A mid-sized crossover estate with four-wheel drive and Volkswagen DNA.... - Read More
SKODA Octavia Scout (NEW) (4 stars)
There’s been a new Octavia since the Scout idea first came out, and our testers reckoned its styling works well. One even called this the most convincing version of the new car.... - Read More
SKODA Octavia Scout (USED) (4 stars)
There’s been a new Octavia since the Scout idea first came out, and our testers reckoned its styling works well. One even called this the most convincing version of the new car.... - Read More
SKODA Yeti (NEW) (5 stars)
It’s neither a fully fledged off-roader nor a fully fledged MPV, but the Yeti blends elements of both into what might be the most imaginative crossover vehicle yet.... - Read More
SKODA Yeti (USED) (5 stars)
An oddly styled SUV-cum-MPV whose interior brings a new level of practicality to its class.... - Read More
SSANGYONG Korando (USED) (1 star)
The same as a Daewoo Korando, only older. Gruesome to look at and drive, with nasty 2.3 petrol and 2.9 diesel engines.... - Read More
SSANGYONG Kyron (NEW) (1 star)
Ssangyong has been close to death over the last few years, but its UK importer is looking forward to a rosier future as the Korean factory gets back on its feet.... - Read More
SSANGYONG Kyron (USED) (1 star)
A junior SUV of sorts, but with proper off-road hardware and an upright seating position.... - Read More
SSANGYONG Musso (USED) (2 stars)
Generally ghastly, with awful looks and dynamics and a depressingly built and styled interior.... - Read More
SSANGYONG Rexton (NEW) (2 stars)
The first thing one of our testers noted was that living with such an ugly lump might take some doing. Get past that, though, and there’s a coarse, truck-like appeal to the Rexton’s simple, old-style off-road approach.... - Read More
SSANGYONG Rexton (USED) (2 stars)
A big off-roader with all the right hardware but weird looks, a silly name and wobbly interior quality.... - Read More
SUBARU Forester (NEW) (4 stars)
Since its launch in April 2008, the new Subaru Forester doesn’t appear to have made a particularly huge impression on the 4x4 industry..... - Read More
SUBARU Forester 2.0D Xsn (NEW) (5 stars)
Since its launch in April 2008, the new Subaru Forester doesn’t appear to have made a particularly huge impression on the 4x4 industry. It’s come at a bad time of course, but while most people would be willing to go along with its transition from an off-roader-estate to a fully-fledged SUV.... - Read More
SUBARU Forester Mk1 (USED) (3 stars)
Subaru’s first attempt at creating a crossover estate based on the Impreza..... - Read More
SUBARU Forester Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
A really practical family wagon in a small crossover package. Having learnt from the first Forester, Subaru improved this one’s interior massively...... - Read More
SUBARU Forester Mk3 (USED) (4 stars)
A new kind of Forester, moving away from crossover territory slightly and closer to SUVland...... - Read More
SUBARU Legacy Outback Mk1 (USED) (4 stars)
A hugely dependable version of the car that invented the crossover estate. Later models gained a 3.0 petrol engine, but the original 2.5 was best as it was quick enough and came with dual-range gears.... - Read More
SUBARU Legacy Outback Mk2 (USED) (3 stars)
A classy if somewhat characterless crossover estate. Petrol-powered only for most of its life, with 2.5 and 3.0 units (the former had low box).... - Read More
SUBARU Legacy Outback Mk3 (USED) (3 stars)
Subaru’s most upmarket crossover yet, with 2.5 and 3.6 petrol engines and a lusty 2.0 diesel... - Read More
SUBARU Outback (NEW) (3 stars)
The Outback has moved relentlessly upmarket over the years, and our testers weren’t entirely convinced by the latest model’s premium pretensions..... - Read More
SUBARU Tribeca (USED) (3 stars)
A freakish-looking SUV with an optimistic seven-seat option. Kit levels were excellent and the interior had lots of visual drama as well as plenty of space (for five, at least)...... - Read More
SUZUKI Grand Vitara (NEW) (3 stars)
Described as ‘funky,’ ‘clean’ and ‘muscular’ the Grand Vitara’s exterior was well received by our testers. It’s getting on a bit now, but still looks ‘fresh and modern,’ too.... - Read More
SUZUKI Grand Vitara Mk1 (USED) (3 stars)
Essentially, a Vitara with the word ‘Grand’ in front of it. As well as new styling, however, the GV offered 1.6 and 2.5 petrol engines plus a 2.0 diesel.... - Read More
SUZUKI Grand Vitara Mk2 (USED) (2 stars)
A junior SUV designed to bring the Vitara brand up to date..... - Read More
SUZUKI Grand Vitara XL-7 (USED) (4 stars)
The best vehicle Suzuki ever made. The XL-7 was much more refined than the smaller Grand Vitaras, and with a 2.7 V6 it was more fun, too..... - Read More
SUZUKI Jimny (NEW) (3 stars)
People have been modifying Jimnys for off-roading for such a long time, it’s easy to forget that Suzuki’s pint-sized truck is still available new as a 4x4-about-town..... - Read More
SUZUKI Jimny (USED) (3 stars)
A tiny off-roader with low box and coil-sprung axles. Heaven for enthusiasts, and many have been turned into off-road giant-killers..... - Read More
SUZUKI SJ (USED) (3 stars)
A true off-road legend. Early ones had a 1.0 petrol engine, later Samurai and Santana models got a 1.3.... - Read More
SUZUKI SX4 (NEW) (3 stars)
Never ones to miss an open goal, most of our testers started by commenting on the similarities between the SX4 and Fiat Sedici..... - Read More
SUZUKI SX4 (USED) (3 stars)
The vehicle that’s badge-engineered as the Fiat Sedici. Not many SX4s have four-wheel drive, but it’s available with the 1.6 petrol and 1.9 diesel alike..... - Read More
SUZUKI Vitara (USED) (3 stars)
A legendary off-road giant slayer, and the car that invented the junior SUV. It dates from an era when even small, trendy 4x4s still had all the terrain-bashing kit.... - Read More
SUZUKI X-90 (USED) (1 star)
A comically styled coupé on a Vitara chassis. Not all had 4wd, but those that did can be modified using Vitara kit to create highly distinctive offroaders..... - Read More
TATA Safari (USED) (1 star)
Possibly the worst car ever. This hopeless Disco-chaser had lots of equipment, almost all of it fourth-rate, and a 2.0 diesel engine...... - Read More
TOYOTA 4-Runner (USED) (3 stars)
A sporty station wagon based on the Hi-Lux of the time and powered by 3.0 petrol and diesel engines.... - Read More
TOYOTA Hi-Lux (NEW) (4 stars)
It’s such a cliché, but the first thing you notice about the Hi-Lux is its bomb-proof build quality. Fit and finish in the cabin is first-class.... - Read More
TOYOTA Hi-Lux Mk6 (USED) (3 stars)
The first incarnation of the legendary Hi-Lux with an independent front end..... - Read More
TOYOTA Hi-Lux Mk7 (USED) (4 stars)
The latest version of a classic truck. Toyota has been constantly improving the Hi-Lux throughout its life, adding a 3.0 diesel to the wheezy 2.5 then introducing higher-poweredversions and ever-better auto boxes..... - Read More
TOYOTA Land Cruiser (NEW) (4 stars)
All our testers were fans of the previous Land Cruiser, and none professed to being convinced by the new model’s styling. Inside, though, all agreed that Toyota has taken a great leap forward..... - Read More
TOYOTA Land Cruiser 120 (USED) (4 stars)
A slick-looking mid-sized off-roader with the bombproof build you expect of a Land Cruiser. Kit levels are excellent throughout and outstanding at the top of the range; the 3.0 diesel.... - Read More
TOYOTA Land Cruiser 150 (USED) (4 stars)
A new generation of Land Cruiser with a far more flexible interior than ever before..... - Read More
TOYOTA Land Cruiser Amazon (USED) (4 stars)
A giant masterpiece of off-road engineering. The 100-Series Land Cruiser combined ruggedness and build quality.... - Read More
TOYOTA Land Cruiser Colorado (USED) (4 stars)
A family wagon from Toyota’s ‘Prado’ line of Land Cruisers. The 90-Series was less overt than the bigger Cruisers, but still bristling with off-road kit and just as sturdily built. Luxury kit was good..... - Read More
TOYOTA Land Cruiser II (USED) (4 stars)
A smaller scale Land Cruiser with more agility off-road..... - Read More
TOYOTA Land Cruiser V8 (NEW) (4 stars)
Our testers didn’t bother even trying not to focus on the Land Cruiser’s vastness. It’s at the heart of everything about the vehicle, from its price to its cubby box..... - Read More
TOYOTA Land Cruiser V8 (USED) (4 stars)
The biggest, most powerful Land Cruiser yet. The 4.5 diesel is so torquey you spend a lot of time around town holding it back on the brakes..... - Read More
TOYOTA Land Cruiser VX (USED) (4 stars)
Arguably the best 4x4 of all time. The 80-Series Land Cruiser is built to the very highest standards, has the full range of off-road kit and can go anywhere – including around the clock half a dozen times..... - Read More
TOYOTA RAV4 (NEW) (4 stars)
Compared to some of its rivals, the RAV4 can at first feel a little unsophisticated. We got testers’ comments about its big, simple controls and chunky buttons..... - Read More
TOYOTA RAV4 Mk1 (USED) (2 stars)
The original soft-roader. The first RAV4 was a GTi among trucks, with sharp looks, a peppy 2.0 petrol engine and sportscar handling..... - Read More
TOYOTA RAV4 Mk2 (USED) (4 stars)
A fully fledged junior SUV. The second RAV4 was designed from scratch to offer 3 and 5-door options as well as 2.0 petrol and diesel engines..... - Read More
TOYOTA RAV4 Mk3 (USED) (4 stars)
A grown-up RAV4 with five doors as standard and a family-friendly interior. Powered by 2.0 petrol and 2.2 diesel engines... - Read More
VAUXHALL Antara (USED) (3 stars)
A smart looking SUV built by Daewoo. There’s a 2.4 petrol to avoid, but the 2.0 diesel pulls well.... - Read More
VAUXHALL Frontera (USED) (3 stars)
n Isuzu with a Vauxhall badge. The Frontera spanned two decades, with 2.0, 2.2 and 3.2 petrol and 2.2, 2.5 and 2.8 diesel engines... - Read More
VAUXHALL Monterey (USED) (3 stars)
An Isuzu Trooper with Vauxhall’s badge and trim. The Monterey sold badly while the real thing did well, so it’s a rarity on the used market.... - Read More
VOLKSWAGEN California (USED) (4 stars)
A camper van with a 4wd option including a locking rear diff. Only suitable for loose tracks, but very tractable as a result. Great seating position and cabin environment... - Read More
VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan (NEW) (4 stars)
The Tiguan is aimed at the premium end of the compact SUV market, and top models combine quality materials and build with loads of equipment.... - Read More
VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan (USED) (4 stars)
A classy and well equipped junior SUV. Engines are 1.4 and 2.0 petrol, and a range of 2.0 diesels..... - Read More
VOLKSWAGEN Touareg (NEW) (4 stars)
Launched in the second half of 2010, the new Touareg is a little less dramatic and a lot more practical. It’s a more civilised vehicle as a result; purists may rue the loss of low box on all but one version..... - Read More
VOLKSWAGEN Touareg Mk1 (USED) (3 stars)
A classy and able premium SUV famed for its 5.0 diesel engine. More sensible sizes were 2.5 and 3.0, and there were 3.2, 3.6 and 4.2 petrols too....... - Read More
VOLKSWAGEN Touareg Mk2 (USED) (3 stars)
A slick, modern SUV with low-emission engines and a practical interior.... - Read More
VOLVO XC60 (NEW) (4 stars)
The first thing one of our testers noted is that ‘living with’ the XC60 could have a particularly literal interpretation. When it was launched..... - Read More
VOLVO XC60 (USED) (4 stars)
The safest car in the world, according to Volvo. The XC60 comes with masses of high-tech gear to help you avoid shunts..... - Read More
VOLVO XC70 (NEW) (4 stars)
Our testers didn’t think the XC70 was the last word in excitement. But the cross-country version of Volvo’s traditional big estate impressed us... - Read More
VOLVO XC70 Mk1 (USED) (3 stars)
A premium crossover estate with lifted suspension and stacks of safety kit. Top models did well for luxury, too... - Read More
VOLVO XC70 Mk2 (USED) (3 stars)
The big wagon Volvo does so well, it is premium crossover form. It’s very well made, classy and refined..... - Read More
VOLVO XC90 (NEW) (4 stars)
The XC90 is well made, easy to drive and still one of the most practical 4x4s you can buy..... - Read More
VOLVO XC90 (USED) (4 stars)
A seven-seat SUV whose interior changed the world. It’s still one of the cleverest and most flexible vehicles around, making it a true practicality champion.... - Read More
