Compare the best large 4x4s
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Best big 4x4s of 2022
A large 4x4 can be a great multi-purpose vehicle. The best ones can tackle anything from the school run to an off-road track without breaking a sweat. The high driving position gives you a commanding view out and you won’t have to bend down to load items into the boot either. There’s plenty of interior space with some offering seating for up to seven occupants. Our expert team has selected some of the very best large 4x4s on sale today.
1. Land Rover Defender
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£653* / month
(£57,695)
Cool-looking, very capable off-road, and with plenty of options to choose from, the Land Rover Defender is a superb large 4x4. It can seat seven, but high-spec models can get pricey, and time will tell whether it can improve on Land Rover’s poor reliability record.
2. Skoda Kodiaq
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£299* / month
(£31,189)
Big doesn’t always have to mean expensive and the Skoda Kodiaq is a great case in point. It will swallow seven people and their luggage without a problem. The interior looks classy but you won’t get the high-quality finishes and advanced infotainment setup that pricier alternatives offer.
3. BMW X5
Battery range up to 45 miles
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£751* / month
(£59,034)
The X5 mixes sporty driving dynamics with a comfortable ride and has some of the best engines and tech on offer. It’s also very luxurious but you’ll be shelling out for options and the rear seats on seven-seater versions are cramped.
4. Mercedes G-Class
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£1,325* / month
(£123,500)
The G-Class has one of the most recognisable shapes on the road, it’s luxurious and insanely fast in G 63 trim. All versions are extremely capable off-road too, but they are expensive and alternatives are better to drive on road, too.
5. Land Rover Discovery
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£594* / month
(£53,320)
The Discovery has good space for seven people, can tackle just about any terrain and is smooth and comfortable to drive. You also get plenty of options to pick from. Some alternatives are better to drive on the road though, and the divisive styling may not be for everyone.
6. Range Rover Sport
Battery range up to 24 miles
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£749* / month
(£63,494)
It may be called ‘Sport’, but this 4x4 is a luxurious and comfortable SUV that can tackle most off-road obstacles with disdain. The optional third row seating is tight, and the infotainment system is only average, but this is still a very capable and well-appointed 4x4.
7. Range Rover Velar
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£578* / month
(£45,187)
With head-turning looks and plenty of tech in the stunning cabin, the Velar is a great all-rounder with decent on- and off-road ability. The boot is generous, but the rear is smaller than in some rivals and it can be pricey to buy and own.
8. Mercedes GLE
Battery range up to 57 miles
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£764* / month
(£64,670)
The latest GLE is packed with tech and is beautifully designed inside and out. It is spacious for five with loads of luggage space, but seven seat versions are tight in the rear. However, options can quickly hike up the price and the ride can be a bit firm on base models.
9. Toyota Land Cruiser
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£391* / month
(£41,296)
For imperious off-road capability allied with a spacious interior and an enviable reliability record, the Land Cruiser is a top choice. It won’t wow you on the school run though as it’s a bit noisy and uncomfortable compared to road-biassed rivals.
10. Range Rover
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£900* / month
(£99,375)
There are few 4x4s that can match the opulence and luxury of a Range Rover. The commanding driving position and impressive off-road ability give it an unstoppable feel. You won’t find a seven-seat option though, and the interior tech is slightly behind some rivals.
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