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Which? Car names the best and worst 4x4s and SUVs, based on the UK's most detailed road test reviews, safety scores and unique reliability ratings. Also read our Top 10 4x4 buying tips for more guidance on how to find your ideal off roader, or watch our taster video reviews below. Log-on to watch full video reviews of dozens of new and used 4x4s.

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New 4x4s/SUVs

60 New 4x4s/SUVs reviews available

  • Audi Q3 (2011-)

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    New price: £25 065 - £31 720

    Audi's new baby crossover, the Q3, joins its bigger 4x4 siblings, the Q5 and Q7. How will it fare against the likes of the BMW X1 and Range Rover Evoque?
  • Audi Q5 (2008-)

    Audi Q5

    New price: £26 600 - £41 910

    If Audi's Q7 feels a bit on the huge side, consider the German marques compact Q5 SUV - an off-roader estate range, built from 2008 and looking to take on classy rivals like the Volvo XC60 and BMW X1.
  • Audi Q7 (2006-)

    Audi Q7

    New price: £39 765 - £99 775

    The enormous Audi Q7 is the daddy of off-road estate cars. The two-and-a- half tonne seven seater should accomodate even the largest family.
  • BMW X1 (2009-)

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    New price: £24 780 - £34 395

    BMW chase after the Ford Kuga and Volvo XC60 with its very own 4x4 compact SUV - the diesel only X1.
  • BMW X3 (2004-2010)

    BMW X3 1

    New price: £28 685 - £40 300

    The pricey BMW X3 is an upmarket compact SUV based on the company's 3 Series platform. But do low profile tyres and off-roading really mix? Read on.
  • BMW X3 (2010-)

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    New price: £31 475 - £45 025

    Will the bigger, better equipped and more efficient new BMW X3 become the best-selling medium-sized premium 4x4?
  • BMW X5 (2007-)

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    New price: £44 825 - £82 665

    BMW's first seven seater, the 4x4 X5 is a clear rival to the Audi Q7 and Land Rover Discovery 3. On-road it's great fun, but what about off-road?
  • BMW X6 (2008-)

    BMW X6

    New price: £46 495 - £85 085

    The BMW X6 is a 4x4, but defies outright categorisation thanks to its coupe-like rear end. Read our full review to see if it can overcome the quirky looks.
  • Chevrolet Captiva (2007-)

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    New price: £19 205 - £31 980

    Vauxhall Antara owners and Daewoo drivers may find this SUV crossover more than a touch familiar. But it's a Chevrolet Captiva, right?
  • Citroën C-Crosser (2007-)

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    New price: £25 560 - £29 280

    Full review and test data for the Citroën C-Crosser, a compact all wheel drive SUV based on the Mitsubishi Outlander, produced from 2007 onwards.
  • Daihatsu Terios (2006-2010)

    Daihatsu Terios 1

    New price: £13 268 - £15 307

    The Daihatsu Terios is a compact and affordable 4x4 to rival the Skoda Yeti and Fiat Panda 4x4. Enthusiasts love it, but did the Which? testers?
  • Ford Kuga (2008-)

    Ford Kuga 1

    New price: £21 498 - £29 705

    The Kuga is Ford's answer to the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and other compact SUVs. The Which? road testers put it through its paces.

Used 4x4s/SUVs

71 Used 4x4s/SUVs reviews available

  • Audi Q5 (2008-)

    Audi Q5

    Used price: From £22 250

    If Audi's Q7 feels a bit on the huge side, consider the German marques compact Q5 SUV - an off-roader estate range, built from 2008 and looking to take on classy rivals like the Volvo XC60 and BMW X1.
  • Audi Q7 (2006-)

    Audi Q7

    Used price: From £15 295

    The enormous Audi Q7 is the daddy of off-road estate cars. The two-and-a- half tonne seven seater should accomodate even the largest family.
  • BMW X1 (2009-)

    BMW X1 2012 1

    Used price: From £17 750

    BMW chase after the Ford Kuga and Volvo XC60 with its very own 4x4 compact SUV - the diesel only X1.
  • BMW X3 (2004-2010)

    BMW X3 1

    Used price: From £7 675

    The pricey BMW X3 is an upmarket compact SUV based on the company's 3 Series platform. But do low profile tyres and off-roading really mix? Read on.
  • BMW X3 (2010-)

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    Used price: From £27 500

    Will the bigger, better equipped and more efficient new BMW X3 become the best-selling medium-sized premium 4x4?
  • BMW X5 (2000-2007)

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    Used price: From £5 125

    Launched in 2000, the X5 was something of a novelty for BMW back then. So how has its flagship luxury 4x4 SUV aged? Which? testers reveal all.
  • BMW X5 (2007-)

    BMW X5 1

    Used price: From £21 750

    BMW's first seven seater, the 4x4 X5 is a clear rival to the Audi Q7 and Land Rover Discovery 3. On-road it's great fun, but what about off-road?
  • BMW X6 (2008-)

    BMW X6

    Used price: From £28 250

    The BMW X6 is a 4x4, but defies outright categorisation thanks to its coupe-like rear end. Read our full review to see if it can overcome the quirky looks.
  • Chevrolet Captiva (2007-)

    ChevroletCaptiva1

    Used price: From £7 895

    Vauxhall Antara owners and Daewoo drivers may find this SUV crossover more than a touch familiar. But it's a Chevrolet Captiva, right?
  • Citroën C-Crosser (2007-)

    citroen c crosser 1

    Used price: From £10 695

    Full review and test data for the Citroën C-Crosser, a compact all wheel drive SUV based on the Mitsubishi Outlander, produced from 2007 onwards.
  • Daihatsu Terios (2006-2010)

    Daihatsu Terios 1

    Used price: From £7 150

    The Daihatsu Terios is a compact and affordable 4x4 to rival the Skoda Yeti and Fiat Panda 4x4. Enthusiasts love it, but did the Which? testers?
  • Dodge Nitro (2007-2010)

    Dodge Nitro 1

    Used price: From £8 175

    Dodge's compact SUV has hot-rod looks and four-wheel drive
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