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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, check out our Top 10 family car buying tips, 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

72 New 4x4s/SUVs reviews available

  • Nissan X-Trail (2007-)

    Nissan X Trail 1

    New price: £23,938 - £31,440

    The X-Trail is a utilitarian 4x4 which makes a decent towcar, especially with a diesel engine. Which? testers find out if it's better than the original X-Trail.
  • Peugeot 4007 (2007-)

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    New price: £25,255 - £29,165

    A compact SUV crossover from the French firm and the result of a collaboration between Peugeot-Citroën and Mitsubishi. Only available as a 2.0 litre diesel.
  • Porsche Cayenne (2003-2010)

    Porsche Cayenne 4

    New price: £44,447 - £107,920

    The Porsche Cayenne is 'public enemy number one' with green activists, and has only recently acquired a more sensible diesel engine.
  • Porsche Cayenne (2010-)

    Porsche Cayenne 2012 1

    New price: £44,447 - £107,920

    Porsche's giant 4x4 has pretensions to be a sports car as well as an off-roader.
  • Range Rover Evoque (2011-)

    Range Rover Evoque 1

    New price: £29,075 - £45,645

    Read our in-depth review of Range Rover's cool new car
  • Renault Koleos (2008-2010)

    Renault Koleos 1

    New price: £24,495 - £24,495

    This is Renault's SUV range, now with just one model to chose from. This is Renault's first attempt at the off road market, taking on rivals like the Ford Kuga, Toyota RAV4 and Volkswagen Tiguan.
  • Skoda Yeti (2009-)

    skoda yeti4

    New price: £15,125 - £26,300

    The Yeti is a clever little SUV which you may well spot up a mountain (if you tick the 4x4 option anyway). A sensible rival to Honda's CR-V, amongst others.
  • Ssangyong Korando (2011-)

    Ssangyong korando 1

    New price: £16,975 - £22,750

    The Korando from Korean brand Ssangyong is a small SUV in the Nissan Qashqai class, available with 2WD or 4WD. It's an unusual choice from a brand that is still establishing itself.
  • Subaru Forester (2008-)

    Subaru Forester 3

    New price: £23,060 - £30,825

    The Forester is a 4x4/SUV rival to the likes of the Nissan X-Trail and Volvo XC60. It's now available with a diesel engine, so should it be on your shortlist?
  • Subaru Tribeca (2006-2009)

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    New price: £29,207 - £34,208

    The short-lived Subaru Tribeca was a large, petrol-engined 4x4 with high fuel consumption and emissions. It was offered with five or seven seats.
  • Subaru XV (2012-)

    Subaru XV 1

    New price: £21,275 - £29,985

    Subaru's compact all-wheel drive SUV competes with the Nissan Qashqai - does it have the talent to beat it?
  • Suzuki Grand Vitara (2005-)

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    New price: £15,750 - £23,175

    The newest version of Suzuki's compact off-roader is actually relatively competent. It was facelifted in 2008, but can it still take on the likes of the Ford Kuga, Honda CR-V and Citroen C-Crosser?

Used 4x4s/SUVs

72 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)

    BMW X5 00 3

    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-)

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    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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