Off-roaders

The Land Rover Discovery Sport has been given a comprehensive update, covering almost every aspect of the car. Has it fixed the problems of the original model?

The Mitsubishi Shogun Sport has received generally poor media reviews and is currently the the lowest-rated car analysed by our Expert Ratings aggregator.

Despite its poor safety record, the Fiat Panda continues to receive mostly positive media reviews, although the scores have tended to decline over time.

While the Subaru XV e-Boxer is far from class-leading – the CVT gearbox being the main issue – it offers an interesting and unique alternative to the norm.

The Land Rover Discovery has received a broad range of media reviews ranging from poor to outstanding, with particular praise for its off-road ability.

The Subaru Outback has received average to good reviews from the UK motoring media. It occupies a narrow niche and is genuinely capable in all conditions.

The Jeep Compass has received average reviews from the UK media. Our new Expert Rating system ranks the Compass last of 17 cars in the mid-sized SUV segment.

The Range Rover has received generally glowing scores from the UK media, with praise for its ability to combine off-road ability, practicality and opulence.

It’s certainly not perfect, but if you need a reasonably-priced family car that simply must be capable off-road, the Subaru Outback is unbeatable.

The Volvo V60 Cross Country has received consistently good ratings from the UK media, with many reviewers finding it more comfortable than the regular V60.

The Jeep Wrangler has received mixed reviews, with praise for its off-road ability but criticism for its on-road dynamics and very poor safety score.

The Jimny has received a wide range of scores from the UK media, with praise for its off-roading ability, but criticism for its on-road handling.