4x4 Vehicle reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 158 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 25 posts to rank the best 4x4 Vehicle brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/4x4, r/whatcarshouldIbuy, r/4x4Australia, r/BigIsland, r/AskReddit. Top-rated brands include Toyota (4.4/5), Jeep (3.9/5), Mitsubishi (3.9/5).
Stats
Reviews158
Subreddits14
Posts25
Brands58
Products76
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#1
Toyota
4.4
(48)
"Hilux if you're driving long distances, isuzu if you can't afford hilux."
"The hilux is the better choice off course."
"Hilux"
"4Runner no doubt , rear locker , a- trac … you can do anything with a good set of tires"
"Toyota for parts availability in remote areas. Lexus for reliability and luxury."
"A Hilux would be awesome, but I like the idea of additional covered space for passengers if needed so the Fortuner seems like the next best option."
"Yeah any 4x4 made by toyota works well, especially Hilux."
"Probably a hilux. My family have one and its still works well even when the mileage is over half million."
"Had 3 Toyota FJ cruisers that all got into 300k miles. Only replaces brakes and alternators."
"I drive a Toyota FJ!"
#2
Jeep
3.9
(17)
"I don't think there would be any real contest that a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is the most capable 4x4 you can buy today"
"I've had a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon for 4 years. I've put over 100k miles on it, a large part of which was off-road."
"Jeep LJ"
"This is the true answer. I’d say an XJ is a close second."
"A Jeep Wrangler in Thailand is about 5,000,000 baht."
"A grand Cherokee can be cheaper and in better condition, would recommend at the least swapping a Cherokee Dana 30 HP out for the low pinion that comes with the grand Cherokee"
"I've been able to go pretty much anywhere with my Wrangler on 31 inch tires"
"You'll need a little more like Wrangler/4runner/etc."
"The Jeep is more capable, the Honda is probably more reliable."
"A cherokee or grand Cherokee."
#3
Mitsubishi
3.9
(8)
"I use pajero sport, recommended"
"Mitsubishi all day, reliable, reasonably priced parts & good value."
"I'd pick Mitsubishi Triton."
"Hilux or Triton are the 2 best off-roaders, Triton better on road and also has one of the best 4WD systems."
"Any gen Pajero triton or challenger in good nick will do anything you’re after, be reliable and will cost about 10k less than their rivals."
"3.2 common rail Pajero or a 4JJ1 Colorado or DMax."
"Mitsubishi ASX"
"Mitsubishi ASX AWD"
#4
Ford
4.3
(7)
"New Ford Bronco!!! They are capable in all terrain!"
"If you're a truck person, I'd probably look at a Tacoma or F150."
"F150 2.7L 10spd (19mpg-23mpg avg), it can tow 9,000lbs, and is quicker than most half ton trucks 0-60mph."
"The Ford Explorer from the same era is worth considering; it’s known for its robust build and good off-road performance."
"I wheel them hell out of my f150. You need some good tires, sliders, skid plate package, and then if you want get a good high clearance bumper and a winch."
"I got a nice Ford F250 4x4 for less than $20k."
"You want a small to mid-size four-wheel vehicle as opposed to big vehicles like the Ford F-150."
#5
Nissan
4.1
(7)
"If you want zippy get a Patrol. I’m a Toyota lifer but the patrol is way better than a new LC or prado, for a lot less money"
"I’d recommend checking out the Nissan Pathfinder from the early 2000s. It’s often praised for its reliability."
"Xterras are great and cheap"
"2019-2021 Nissan Armada 4x4. These have a big, reliable V8 and you don’t have pay the Toyota/Lexus tax."
"A Nissan xterra would be very good at what you’re looking for."
"If you're looking for a beater, the xterra is a good cheap choice."
"I'd kill for an Xterra."
#6
Lexus
4.5
(6)
"Lexus for reliability and luxury."
"Lexus GX 460 for sure. The engines in those are legendary. It won the most reliable SUV in the US by consumer reports for both 2021 and 2022."
"I live in Colorado and have a GX460. They’re almost as capable offroad as the 4runner and the fulltime 4WD is awesome."
"We have 2 4 wheel drive Lexus RX 350 none hybrid . We have 140,000 miles on one and 33,000 miles on the other."
"GX470 is essentially the same vehicle and arguably more serviceable."
"My GX 460 was great when I lived in Tahoe."
#7
Suzuki
4.4
(5)
"Jimny has some nice discounts now."
"If you want 4x4 off road car then surely go ahead, no better car available then jimny for off-roading."
"Jimny and thar is better for short distance and small/tight roads."
"A SUZUKI JIMNYYYYY"
"In the US, a Suzuki Samurai."
#8
Falken
5.0
(2)
"Throw on a set of Falken Wildpeaks, get a portable compressor, bring a shovel, and go out and see what she's capable of."
"Falken wildpeak are great tires."
#9
Audi
5.0
(2)
"Quattro owns all others in all wheel drive , in all road conditions. It's not even close."
"2010-2017 Audi SQ5. Supercharged 3L V6, Quattro, Comfortable cabin"
#10
Toyota, Lexus
5.0
(2)
"If I was in your shoes I’d get a Land Cruiser or Lexus LX."
"The Land Cruiser and Lexus LX are obvious choices for premium offroaders that hold value very well and they last a long time and can take a beating."
#11
Subaru
4.5
(2)
"Had three Subarus and all were fantastic all around vehicles for Colorado driving."
"I take the AWD all day in snow"
#12
Land Rover
4.5
(2)
"Land Rover LR4 can crawl over practically any terrain on street tires."
"Land Rover LR3"
#13
Chevrolet
4.5
(2)
"Just got a Colorado zr2 bison and that think fucks straight from the factory tbh. I just took her through some deep mud holes and a couple ponds from the recent flooding in Conroe. Haven’t had any complaints at all."
"Get an S10 or the SUV S10. There's a ton out there that are on decent shape for cheap and likely weren't abused much in the past."
#14
Toyota 4Runner
4.0
(2)
"Honestly I love tacomas and 4runners but if you got an outback with snowtires you would be safe and unstoppable in the snow."
"I can't recommend the 4Runner enough."
#15
Toyota Tacoma
4.0
(2)
"Own both a taco, and 18 forester. I take the AWD all day in snow"
"Honestly I love tacomas and 4runners but if you got an outback with snowtires you would be safe and unstoppable in the snow."
#16
Mahindra
4.0
(2)
"Jimny maybe more reliable than thar."
"Check out the knock-off jeeps that Mahindra makes. They're based on the old school Jeep CJ so it's got great bones."
#17
Mercedes-Benz
5.0
(1)
"G wagon 4x4 squared is pretty great off the show room floor"
#18
MM
5.0
(1)
"If budget is super low , and you're willing to build it , then nothing comes close to an mm540."
#19
Ford F-350
5.0
(1)
"1996 f350 7.3 on 35’s with a 9” lift no question cheeeeeeeeee"
#20
Hino
5.0
(1)
"Hino and Isuzu for reliability and capability."
#21
Isuzu
5.0
(1)
"Hino and Isuzu for reliability and capability."
#22
BMW
4.0
(1)
"My x3 diesel (2015)is surprisingly capable."
#23
Volkswagen
4.0
(1)
"VW Touareg let's goo"
#24
GMC
4.0
(1)
"GMC Sierra Denali! ...whats your budget?"
#25
Honda
4.0
(1)
"My Honda Ridgeline has been surprisingly excellent in the snow."
#26
Dodge
4.0
(1)
"Imo in stock form is a power wagon"
#27
Subaru, Audi
4.0
(1)
"Best vehicles for bad weather were things like Subaru Outback, Audi A4 Quattro"
#28
Lada
4.0
(1)
"Just get a good old Lada Niva"
#29
Lexus, Toyota
4.0
(1)
"I would go with the Lexus, as it has superb off-road capabilities and probably important to you, the cabin is QUIET. Conversely, the 4runner is like driving in a tin can."
#30
Infiniti, Nissan, Lexus, Toyota
4.0
(1)
"Tentatively the Infiniti QX80 as well. Kinda old with no major updates in the past 5 years. But it’s a body-on-frame, V8, luxurious Armada essentially."
#31
Subaru, Toyota
4.0
(1)
"My wife's Subaru Forester drives better in the snow than my Tacoma."
#32
Ford, Mazda, Toyota
4.0
(1)
"Ford Ranger with the 2.3 Ecoboost wouldn't be a bad option. Mazda 3 turbo is probably your best bet. AWD, Turbo for altitude and affordable."
#33
Chevrolet, Jeep, Ram
4.0
(1)
"Colorado zr2, Rubicon, ram power wagon. All these come with front and rear lockers."
#34
Range Rover
4.0
(1)
"The 90s were the golden age of offroading. - Range Rover classic and Discovery booty flex masters"
#35
Porsche
4.0
(1)
"Porsche awd systems are incredible. I have been totally impressed by my Cayenne."
#36
Mazda
4.0
(1)
"AWD CX5? 30k will get you into a new one as long as you don't need the top trim."
#37
Honda, Toyota
4.0
(1)
"The CRV is plenty capable and efficient. Or maybe a Toyota Rav4? Both have options for hybrid for even better mpg."
#38
Tesla
4.0
(1)
"An AWD Tesla with proper tires is killer on snow."
#39
Toyota, Subaru, Audi, Chevrolet, GMC, Jeep, Ford
4.0
(1)
"A LIMITED 4Runner is the same as a GX, V6 GX, Subaru Wilderness, Audi Q5/SQ5, Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade AWD models, Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk, Bronco and or Bronco Sport badlands"
#40
Sherp
4.0
(1)
"Sherp"
#41
Hertz
4.0
(1)
"Through Hertz we got a 4x4 for 530 USD for 9 days."
#42
Enterprise
4.0
(1)
"2 weeks in April for a standard SUV 4x4 (which was Rav4 when I rented from there in December) with CDW and TPL insurance $1575 USD all in."
#43
Adobe
4.0
(1)
"Check out Adobe and Vamos."
#44
Toyota Hilux
4.0
(1)
"Luxy (Aussie slang for Hilux)"
#45
Gypsy
4.0
(1)
"Slightly more than that would get you a gypsy."
#46
550
4.0
(1)
"A bit more would get you a 550."
#47
Jeep Cherokee XJ
4.0
(1)
"The XJ is definitely cheaper."
#48
Toyota RAV4
4.0
(1)
"Go buy a hybrid RAV-4 or a Highlander if you need more interior room."
#49
Toyota Highlander
4.0
(1)
"Go buy a hybrid RAV-4 or a Highlander if you need more interior room."
#50
Jeep Cherokee
4.0
(1)
"My votes on a Cherokee. Ton more comfortable than the wrangler too."
#51
Ford Expedition
4.0
(1)
"The Expedition maneuvers better than the Explorer."
#52
Ford F-Series
4.0
(1)
"Expedition or F-Series truck."
#53
4x4
4.0
(1)
"One thing you might want to do before buying a 4x4 is look through your local junkyards and see what most yards have."
#54
Kia
4.0
(1)
"Kia Sorento is nice. AWD, big seven seater SUV. Got panoramic sunroof too. Can get very cheaply 2nd hand."
#55
Dextero
4.0
(1)
"I recommend dextero a/t tires. I have them on my truck as well as my grandpa on his tundra and I love mine and they have no noise but do well in mud and sand."
#56
Land Rover Discovery II
3.0
(1)
"Disco II's go for about $1500 nowadays."
#57
Jeep Wrangler
3.0
(1)
"My votes on a Cherokee. Ton more comfortable than the wrangler too."
#58
Ford Bronco II
3.0
(1)
"If you want really cheap you can get a bronco II."
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