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Five of the best off-roaders you can buy right now
For venturing into the wildnerness... or being able to withstand that pesky pothole down the road
Land Rover Defender 110
We usually recommend 4WD estate cars over expensive crossovers, because there's not much a crossover can do that an estate can't. But the Defender isn't a crossover and skittles that argument. If you can make use of it, there's nothing to match it.
Advertisement - Page continues belowToyota Land Cruiser
Want a genuinely rugged off-roader that’s phenomenally capable, quietly desirable, will never let you down, is well kitted out yet manages to look cool? Here you go.
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Mercedes Benz G-Class
No, the G-Wagen will never be a paragon of efficiency or parsimony, but it’s still an amazing and largely unique, if anachronistic (and hugely expensive) bit of kit. Plus, there seems to be a G for every occasion now, from the brash and exciting G63 to the fully electric G580, not to mention the sombre and useful G450d. A G for every taste.
Advertisement - Page continues belowFord Ranger
It drives competently, the cabin is far posher than before, and there’s more room for passengers and payloads alike. Sure, pickups are generally seen as a work tool rather than a family wagon, but spend some time in the new Ranger and it doesn’t take long to convince you it could easily do both.
Ineos Grenadier
The important thing to remember is that this isn’t for everyone. It’s not a conventional or convenient family SUV. But it does get people talking and it has reminded them that proper burly 4x4s have a role. OK, that role maybe more of a leisure one than a proper workhorse these days, but that doesn’t diminish the Grenadier’s capabilities.
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