Country Off-Road & City Driving

The sheer thrill of driving is what makes the Land Rover famous, with its ability to take on practically any surface imaginable. However, there are key differences in each model's appeal. With its bodywork harking back to the mean machines of before, the Defender is packed with torque and is made strictly for life off road. Discovery, with its extra suspension, is the great all-rounder. Freelander has been designed with the modern 4x4 driver in mind, with a perfectly refined engine for urban running.

Crash Safety & Fuel Economy

One of the reasons that Land Rovers have become so popular in city use is their heightened sense of safety and protection, not least for families with young children. After a modest early showing a few years ago, the most recent Euro NCAP test gave full marks for the Freelander in adult tests and high scores for child safety.

As many know, though, the running costs for 4x4s can be costly, and Land Rover is no exception. Many struggle to average 30mpg in town, so make sure your budget not only matches the list price, but also covers the costs over the time you own it.

Extra Torque Engines

Under the bonnet, you'll be hard pushed to find a Land Rover fitted with less than 2.0 litres in the engine. Freelanders are quite restricted in their range, topping out at 2.5l, whereas Discovery covers a broad range of specs. Range Rovers are notoriously powerful, covering the 4 litre mark. Inside, expect plenty of luxury onboard extras in the more upmarket designs and the basic rugged interior in the terrain models.