Range Rover
As much a rival to the Mercedes S-Class as it is a challenge to capable off-roaders like the Toyota Land Cruiser, the Range Rover is the car that other 4x4s aspire to be. It's been in production now for four decades which has given it a serious pedigree and a loyal customer base. Comfortable, responsive and surprisingly agile on the road, it's also easily one of the most competent off-roaders on sale too. The wood leather and metal trimmed interior is pure luxury too, and rivals have a hard time matching it when to comes to the quality of the car's finish.
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- pros:
- Unstoppable off-road
- Extremely luxurious
- Great diesel engine
- cons:
- High running costs
- Expensive
- Its size makes parking tricky
The Range Rover has been the 4x4 to beat since it was introduced in 1970. The only downside is that it's not cheap - you'll need a healthy bank balance both to buy one, and keep it on the road. A range of updates each year have kept it firmly on the pace of rivals like the Audi Q7, so it's still the 4x4 to have - whether you're a premiership footballer or a gentleman farmer.
