What is the best 4x4 for £10,000?

I have moved to Devon where the roads are hilly and windy. I would appreciate your suggestion for a 4x4 which has a high driving position (as opposed to 4x4 cars), good spacious feel in the cabin (don't really care about the size of rear seats) that can handle the narrow lanes etc but could also handle and be comfortable on the odd long distance motorway journey. Ideally a small version of a Discovery, without the technical problems! And if I was thinking of a Land Rover 2 in the end because there's no other alternative, what would you advise? All for £7,000-£10,000.

Asked on 30 August 2022 by D

Answered by Andrew Brady
We'd recommend a Honda HR-V or Toyota RAV4. Both ought to be very reliable models suited to your needs. Alternatively, a Land Rover Freelander 2 isn't a bad option. It'll probably need more maintenance than Japanese alternatives (check it's had the 10-year service including the cam belt and we'd recommend a Haldex service). Buy carefully, though, and it should be much more reliable than a Discovery of the same age.
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