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Best small 4x4 cars of 2022
From doing the weekday school run to tackling an off-road trail, a small 4x4 can cover a lot of automotive bases. Here are 10 of the very best on sale right now.
1. Volvo XC40
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£320* / month
(£26,012)
The XC40 has the small 4x4 segment all to itself when it comes to styling, both inside and out. You get plenty of tech and some cool colour options, but the 4x4 versions aren’t cheap and some alternatives have better quality interior materials.
2. Range Rover Evoque
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£345* / month
(£31,660)
The Evoque comes with that special blend of style, luxury and off-road ability that Range Rover packs in all its models. It also has a stunning interior and plenty of luggage space, and few will match it off-road. It’s not cheap though, and you will have to shell out extra for the latest tech.
3. Fiat Panda 4x4
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£210* / month
(£12,903)
The cutesy Panda 4x4 is ideal for tight city streets and can embarrass many bigger 4x4s up a muddy mountain trail. You can just about fit in four adults, but their luggage will need to stay behind thanks to the tiny boot. The infotainment system isn’t the best either, but at this price the Panda 4x4 is still a superb choice.
4. Toyota Yaris Cross
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£211* / month
(£22,395)
This small 4x4 offers added security in slippery driving conditions and sips away on fuel thanks to its efficient hybrid engine. Luggage space is good as is the build quality. Rough roads can upset the ride, though, and that efficient engine can get vocal at high revs.
5. Mini Countryman
Battery range up to 28 miles
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£299* / month
(£24,334)
This practical family-friendly Mini comes standard with four-wheel-drive courtesy of its plug-in hybrid engine. It may look a little odd but it still has that fun Mini driving experience. The boot is a tad smaller than more conventional rivals, but its well-built and should be cheap to run.
6. Suzuki Jimny Commercial
You might not be able to buy the four-seater Jimny in the UK anymore, but the two-seater commercial version is still on sale. Its rugged design and 4x4 set up give it superb off-road ability, but just about every alternative is more refined on the road.
7. Dacia Duster
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£197* / month
(£14,411)
There aren’t many small 4x4s out there that can compete with the Duster when it comes to interior space and rugged off-road ability in this price range. It isn’t packed with tech, but you get most of the basics included as standard.
8. Toyota CH-R
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£238* / month
(£25,777)
The C-HR offers plenty of standard equipment, eye-catching looks and a selection of efficient hybrid engines. It can get a bit noisy on the motorway and the infotainment system isn’t particularly intuitive. Around town, though it is smooth and quiet, with a well-damped suspension setup.
9. Jeep Renegade
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£278* / month
(£23,939)
If you’re serious about your off-roading then the Jeep Renegade is one of the most capable in its class. It is reasonably efficient, too, but you will have to put up with a noisy cabin at motorway speeds and some cheap-feeling interior materials.
10. Kia Xceed
Battery range up to 37 miles
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£173* / month
(£19,536)
If what you prefer is the chunky, high-riding stance of a 4x4 but aren’t actually planning to venture off road then the Kia Xceed is a worthy front-wheel-drive option. It’s well-priced and comes with plenty of engine and trim options. It also offers a slightly raised ride height over the almost identical Ceed hatchback.
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