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Ten great go-anywhere 4x4s worthy of your hard-earned cash
Land Rover Freelander Honda CR-V Nissan X-Trail
The car that kick-started the junior SUV class Always a big hit with British buyers, the It may look virtually identical to its
nearly a decade ago is back and better than CR-V was updated with a new chassis and a best-selling predecessor, but the second-
ever. Although the looks are very similar to fresh new look in 2006. Like its best-selling generation X-Trail is all-new. The Qashqai-
the first-generation car, the new Freelander predecessor, the Honda is beautifully built based body is now longer and passenger
is completely new and features an upmarket and delivers a smooth, refined drive. Frugal space has been improved all-round.
Range Rover-inspired cabin. 2.2iCDTi turbodiesel is the one to go for. Upmarket dashboard looks good, too.
Vauxhall Antara Toyota RAV4 Hyundai Santa Fe
A long-awaited replacement for the Frontera, With its amazingly strong residual values, the There’s no stopping Hyundai. The Korean
the Antara shares a platform and running RAV4 has always been a firm favourite with firm changes its line-up more often than
gear with the Chevrolet Captiva. Although buyers. The current version carries on the most people change their socks, and this
there’s not a seven seat version as there is good work with chunky good looks, a bigger, second generation Santa Fe is proof that the
with the Chevy, the 2.0-litre diesel is a strong more flexible cabin and even higher build firm is going places fast. It looks great, drives
unit and it’s a well-built package. quality. It’s entertaining to drive, too. well and represents fine value for money.
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Chevrolet Captiva Citroen C-Crosser
Sharing a platform with the Citroen’s take on the PSA/Mitsubishi
Vauxhall Antara, the big Chevy is SUV design is arguably the best-
one of the firm’s best offerings looking of the three. Kit levels are
to date. The seven-seat cabin is high and the 2.2 HDi engine is one
spacious and value is high. of the best on the market.
Peugeot 4007 Mitsubishi Outlander
Co-developed with Citroen and The first-generation Outlander may
Mitsubishi, the 4007 is a bold- have been forgettable, but the
looking SUV with space for seven. new version is right on the money.
Not the best off-road but comfy It drives well, seats seven and is
and refined on long hauls. excellent value for money.
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