No longer the preserve of country-folk, the full-size off-roader is now a common sight on UK roads, whether they're being driven badly in supermarket car parks or clogging up the roads on the school run.
Okay, okay, we know -- we're reviewing the cars, not the drivers. A good 4x4 needs to be spacious, practical, rugged, reliable and comfortable, and although many of them will only ever see the countryside from the inside lane of the motorway, they need to be capable off-roaders too.
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BMW X5The BMW X5 blends the off-road capability of a 4x4 with the driving enjoyment of a BMW, making for a tempting all-round package. In addition to this, it is incredibly comfortable, refined and luxurious, and comes with a fine range of both petrol and diesel engines. |
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Lexus RXThe Lexus RX is beautifully made, impressively refined and blessed with distinctive, if conventional good looks. And on top of this, it offers class-leading fuel economy and CO2 emissions, making it one of the least expensive cars in this class to run. |
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Range RoverThe Range Rover is the epitome of what a luxury 4x4 should be. There really isn't enough space on this page to list all the Rangey's virtues so we'll stick to the major ones: Unparalleled luxury, peerless refinement, classy image, impressive performance, state-of-the-art technology. |
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