What cheap large family 4x4 do you recommend?
I'm looking to buy a large family 4x4, we have had a Santa Fe before and a Chevrolet Captiva I need an automatic and loved both of those cars but they both seem to have some major issues, can you recommend one? My budget is £3000 max.
Asked on 3 February 2026 by Simon Amor
Answered by
Matt Robinson
The Santa Fe is likely a better bet in terms of reliability, plus a superior car in general. Buying what was once a fairly expensive 4x4 at this age does bring with it some risk – there are some alternatives we could point you towards, but there'll be the same potential pitfalls and, in some cases, a greater chance of experiencing issues. All we can advise is that you thoroughly check any prospects and look for the signs of a well-looked-after car with good service history and so on. You can find our pick of the best 4x4s here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/guides/suv/best-4x4/
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