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Five 4x4s for less than £5,000 including iconic model with ‘super-roomy interior & a huge boot’
There's also a pioneering motor that put the 'sport' in 'SUV'
DRIVERS looking for something reasonably cheap and rugged need look no further - as a host of experts have picked out the best 4x4s that won't break the bank.
For seekers of all-wheel-drive prowess, used car gurus at Desperate Seller have picked out a handful of SUVs worth looking out for... and they're all priced at £5,000 or under.
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New 4x4s can be expensive after all, with even second-hand examples costing a pretty penny.
Thankfully, not all 4x4s are out of reach for drivers on a budget - including an iconic model with a "super-roomy interior and a huge boot."
Land Rover Freelander 2
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It’s tough to find a second-hand Land Rover at a reasonable price; as Desperate Seller say: “You won’t get a Discovery Sport for £5,000.”
However, you will be able to find its predecessor, the Freelander 2, for cheap.
What’s more, not only does the styling of this motor - which ran from 2006 to 2014 - still look fresh in 2024, the Freelander 2 also boasts “a super-roomy interior and a huge boot", while its interior is said to feel "robust and easy to use.”
It can also be trusted off road thanks to Land Rover’s ridiculously high standards - with drivers able to take the Freelander 2 almost anywhere without getting stuck.
Kia Sorento
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The Sorento is hailed as the motor that put Kia on the map, and the second-gen model - sold between 2010 and 2015 - is perhaps even better.
It comes with a “more refined detailing and a better quality interior” that still looks and feels modern.
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Honda CR-V
The CR-V comes with a reputation for reliability - meaning you’ll get a motor you can trust for your £5,000.
For that price, you’ll likely find yourself a 2007 to 2012 generation motor which comes with 2.0-litre VTEC petrol engine, or a 2.2 i-DTEC turbo-diesel.
The latter is smooth and delivers “ample pulling power” and is even good on fuel.
Toyota RAV4
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Described as an SUV “pioneer” of the 1990s, the RAV4 was arguably the first 4x4 to put the sport into SUV.
Drivers will likely find an example from 2006 to 2013 for £5,000 or under - and it comes with “a decidedly premium interior and a classy appearance.”
It’s reliable too, and has a perfectly fuel-efficient engine that makes it surprisingly pretty cheap to run, while to drive it’s described as “very easy and car-like.”
Hyundai Santa Fe
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Perhaps the most family-oriented motor on this list, the second-generation Santa Fe - sold between 2006 and 2012 - boasts seven seats with an interior that’s “super-spacious.”
Hyundai offered this with a 2.7-litre V6 petrol engine, but to save on the fuel bills, Desperate Seller suggests seeking out the 2.2 turbo-diesel instead.
Being a Hyundai, the Santa Fe is reliable and robust, and is great off-road.
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Petrolheads looking for something more executive with supercar-esque acceleration might fancy a super saloon that a car expert has described as combining performance and luxury - all for less than £10,000.
And elsewhere, a legendary Ford stored in pristine condition for nearly 40 years has sold for a whopping six-figure sum.