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Off-Road SUVs

The best off-road SUVs will have a low-range transfer case, rugged drivetrain and exteriors with good ground clearance, and tyres with a thick sidewall. 

Best SUVs according to our experts

01.
Ford Everest
From
$53,990
7.8/10
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$53,990

The Ford Ranger Wildtrak has found favour with Australia's ute‑loving public over recent years. Now Ford has launched the Everest Wildtrak.But beyond a few styling changes, the Wildtrak is really no different to the Everest Sport.We know the Everest is refined on‑road and capable off‑road, but is the Wildtrak, priced at more than $74,000, worth the extra money over its stablemates? 


02.
Toyota Prado
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$62,830
7/10
From
$62,830

The 2024 Toyota Prado is on its way but should you even bother waiting or should you just get into a current‑generation Prado?Sure, the new‑gen Prado will look very different and is tipped to have features not onboard the current Prado, but it'll also have a mild‑hybrid 2.8‑litre turbo‑diesel engine, producing the same power and torque as the current Prado.So, does the Kakadu represent a good buy?


03.
Jeep Wrangler
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$66,980
7/10
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$66,980

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon usually attracts all of the glory as the line‑up's best off‑roader, but it's more city‑friendly stablemate, the Overland, is certainly no slouch in the rough stuff.And, while any Wrangler may be on the wrong side of impractical for many, the Overland still offers plenty of fun in terms of drivability and old‑school‑style 4WDing.


04.
Suzuki Jimny
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$30,490
7.2/10
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$30,490

The Suzuki Jimny XL is the much‑anticipated five‑door version of the three‑door Jimny. The XL is longer and heavier than the standard Jimny, but it has no mechanical or driver‑assist tech advantages over its smaller stablemate. The original Jimny has been very successful so it stands to reason the XL should garner just as much positive attention. But is it actually any good?


05.
Nissan Patrol
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$84,900
8/10
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$84,900

Nissan Australia and Premcar have given the legendary Patrol 4WD wagon the Warrior treatment.The Patrol Warrior has upgraded Aussie‑tuned suspension, a Warrior‑specific wheel‑and‑tyre package, a bi‑modal exhaust system, and a payload increase to 736kg ‑ but there are no power and torque increases.So, is this lifted and loaded 4WD wagon worth your attention?