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Best used 4x4s of 2024

Sometimes, a regular SUV just won’t cut the mustard if you need a car that’s capable of travelling far off the beaten track. But what should you look for if you don’t necessarily want to stump up for a brand new 4x4? Well, looking to the used market can be an excellent choice, and here we’ve put together a list of the best used 4x4s you can currently buy through carwow. We’ve covered a broad range of price points, but you can rest assured that all the used 4x4 cars included here have proper off-roading credentials.

Range Rover (2013-2017)

1. Range Rover

9/10
Range Rover (2013-2017) review
In many ways, the previous-generation Range Rover is the ultimate used 4x4. It’s properly luxurious on the inside, extremely comfortable to drive, and it’ll tackle just about any off-road environment you could care to throw at it. They are pretty pricey to buy, mind, and they haven’t got the best reputation for reliability.
Land Rover Discovery

2. Land Rover Discovery

8/10
Land Rover Discovery review
The Land Rover Discovery comes with all the off-road capability of the Range Rover, only in slightly more practical packaging. It has seven seats, so the whole family can come along, and it’s comfortable and quiet on the road. You might find its styling to be a bit off-putting however, and it isn’t quite as posh inside as its pricier Range Rover sibling.
Fiat Panda 4x4

3. Fiat Panda 4x4

7/10
Fiat Panda 4x4 review
The Fiat Panda 4x4 is about as cheap and cheerful as it gets when it comes to used 4x4 cars. It’s almost comically underpowered, and even the most recent used examples feel seriously dated on the inside, but they’re surprisingly good at tackling the mucky stuff, and are really quite fun to drive around town.
Toyota Land Cruiser (2018-2024)

4. Toyota Land Cruiser

6/10
Toyota Land Cruiser (2018-2024) review
A used Toyota Land Cruiser promises almost bullet-proof reliability, as well as a spacious and extremely well-built interior. Of course, they’re highly accomplished off-roaders too - but they’re not as comfortable on the road as alternatives from Land Rover and their engines can be a bit noisy.
Suzuki Jimny

5. Suzuki Jimny

6/10
Suzuki Jimny review
Don’t let the Jimny’s almost comical looks fool you: these little 4x4s will go further off-road than many larger alternatives are capable of. That said, they’re pretty uncomfortable to drive on the road, and they’re not particularly good at carrying four passengers and luggage at the same time.
Dacia Duster (2017-2024)

6. Dacia Duster

6/10
Dacia Duster (2017-2024) review
The Dacia Duster is one of the cheapest 4x4s you can buy new, and used they’re even cheaper. They’ll hold their own off-road, and are reasonably comfortable during everyday driving too. Just know that they feel pretty cheap inside, and they don’t have a fantastic safety rating - although this latter aspect is as much to do with them lacking the latest electronic safety gear.
Subaru Forester (2018-2021)

7. Subaru Forester

6/10
Subaru Forester (2018-2021) review
While it might not have the hardcore set-ups you’d find in a Jeep Wrangler or Mercedes G-Class, the Subaru Forester is still a properly capable off-roader. It has plenty of passenger space too, and feels exceptionally well-built. It’s not great to drive on the road, though, and it gets through petrol at a fairly alarming rate too.
Jeep Wrangler

8. Jeep Wrangler

5/10
Jeep Wrangler review
The Jeep Wrangler is capable of tackling some of the most hardcore off-road environments imaginable, but all that ability comes at the expense of on-road comfort. It’s also pretty cramped on the inside, and it comes with a poor 1-star safety rating as well.
SsangYong Rexton

9. SsangYong Rexton

5/10
SsangYong Rexton review
The SsangYong Rexton might not be all that great to drive around town or on the motorway, but this Korean 4x4 is still very good at making progress off the beaten track. They’re relatively affordable, very spacious on the inside, and can tow a lot too.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2010-2018)

10. Mercedes G-Class

3/10
Mercedes-Benz G-Class (2010-2018) review
The Mercedes G-Class is another extremely capable 4x4 that comes with a healthy dose of luxurious wow-factor. If you’re a fan of its butch image and can afford the tall prices these premium cars command, you’ll be right at home behind the wheel. Just know that they aren’t quite as refined to drive as a Range Rover.

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Used 4x4 car FAQs

As with any used car purchase, the main things to consider when you’re looking to buy a used 4x4 is whether or not the car’s service history is intact, and if everything is running as it should be. If that’s the case, then you should also consider just how much off-road capability you’d ideally like from your used 4x4. Many SUVs come with four-wheel-drive, but if you want a car that’s properly capable at tackling muddy fields and rocky tracks, you might want to go for a 4x4 that has a low-range gearbox and lockable differentials.

If crash-test safety ratings are important to you, then you probably want to avoid the likes of the Suzuki Jimny, Dacia Duster, Fiat Panda 4x4 and Jeep Wrangler as all scored pretty poorly in Euro NCAP testing. On the reliability front, Land Rovers have been known to perform pretty poorly, despite being otherwise excellent and extremely capable vehicles. You can see what brands perform well when it comes to reliability by checking out our guide on the most (and least) reliable second-hand cars.

If you want an extremely capable, well-equipped and luxurious 4x4 but can’t stretch to pay the full price for the likes of a new Range Rover or Land Rover Discovery, then buying used can be a very good option. Just know that servicing costs will still be high for these premium models, and reliability can be an issue. At the same time, if you just want a decently capable off-roader as a work vehicle and don’t really care about luxury items, then older versions of the Suzuki Jimny or the Dacia Duster are also good options.

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