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Six of the best 4x4s
27 April 2007
Stuart Milne has rounded up some of the best SUV selections from budget sport utility vehicles to luxury and rugged off-road raiders.
Jeep Patriot The Patriot might be Jeep's baby SUV, but it's anything but cute. In fact, it looks like a full-size Jeep that's shrunk in the wash. It's got some full-size abilities too, thanks to a clever four wheel drive system.
Land Rover Discovery Originally launched as a smaller brother to the
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Loved by landowners and footballers alike, the Range Rover remains one of our highest-scoring cars ever. We love its A-list looks, the prettiest interior ever in a SUV, and the devastatingly powerful engine in the 4.2-litre supercharged V8 model we drove. Just don't ask about the fuel bills.
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Mazda CX-7 Mazda has injected a serious dose of sportiness into the off-road market with the new CX-7. It takes styling hints from Mazda's racy MPS range and packs a turbocharged 2.3-litre punch. It's quick in a straight line, but is among the best handling SUV currently available.
Mitsubishi Shogun It's hard to believe the Shogun dates back to a concept launched in 1979. Thanks to subtle, carefully-chosen revisions the latest model is undeniably 'Shogun', but is a huge leap over the old model – which was still pretty good.
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The GTi of the off-road market is renowned for its on-road prowess; if not its ability on the rough stuff. The range-topping T180 model we drove gave a superb drive and looks fantastic. But even the basic models are excellent; especially when they can be bought for the same price as a Ford Focus.
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