Best SUVs / 4WDs

Excellent build quality and firm ride, impressive off road capability and handling. I have purchased Pajero in 2015 brand new, used it for few years and overall it proved to be a good choice. Engine pickup was slow however, but I enjoyed every ride. Show details

Sold our 80 series single ute, which we owned for 17yrs, and 80 series station wagon, which we owned for 26yrs, both for more than we bought them… Read more

for during Covid!!! Both were used every day, have been around Australia & to the tip Of Cape York, through the NT, over dirt, sand & snow, & the worst we ever had happen was a blown gasket in the wagon once. We keep up with our services etc, but these cars just go & go & go. When we sold our two Toyotas, both over 600k Kms (diesels), we bought the 2020 Military 79 & as usual, this dual cab diesel has not missed a beat. It's been everywhere man, it's been everywhere. I will never buy another brand of car!

Mixed feelings about this one. Bought it new at the start of 2014 and it was great. Had it serviced, did all the right things and then in 2025 the… Read more

gearbox just completely broke, all these pieces floating in it. Apparently the 2013 gearboxes do this, it's a thing. On a Kia now.

The ASX is our "family car". It's a solid build which continues to serve us well after several years. We did have an issue with the touch screen being unresponsive but this was repaired at no cost by Mitsubishi (apparently a known problem). Show details

Dont buy a diesel version with the m9r engine my timing chains has gone again after one year regret buying this car stay away buy something else do research especially if your engine comes from Europe Show details

Had a 90 series and "updated" to the 120 series. Another great vehicle. Again, I went for the V6 4-litre in automatic. If you read my 90 series… Read more

review all the same applies, reliable, roomy etc Just an all-round great car. And again the fuel rule applies..drive it like a large heavy vehicle and It's not too painful around the city. But pretty good on the hwy. Treat it like a race car and you deserve what you get at the pump. It reflects what sort of a vehicle they are by looking at the resale prices.

As for Negitives.... Only two...The cracking dash board issue upto 2008 I believe and the clips that hold the side body mouldings on.

Tip for the side mouldings.... good quality clips and a bead of bonding agent. They don't loosen again.

Sold her as a family member was in a bind and needed a vehicle. Not off-roading, camping or towing at present but would by another if things change.

After recently spending over $42K to purchase a Kia Sportage I was very bitterly disappointed to discover that a hardcopy version of the owners… Read more

manual was not supplied! How ridiculous to expect customers to use their electronic devices to access important information needed when familiarising yourself with a new car! For instance waiting at traffic lights and a warning light illuminates on the dash. You can't pick up your phone to determine what it means can you? I have incurred extra expense in having a hardcopy printed and bound for my own reference and had I known this fact prior to deciding between 2 differing cars I would have chosen the other vehicle and will probably not consider Kia for my next new car purchase.

This is a wonderful car its a Hybrid subaru forester Boxer. beautiful green colour. The salesman Chris at Subaru at Brookvale was very knowledgeable… Read more

and they are so good to deal with. This is my 5th Subaru. I have bought three from the very same place in Brookvale. always very helpful. I have two kelpies and am very active and driving all over the place. Absolutely great to drive and i feel safe. I opted to get everything leather seats cameras front and reer. top of the range. I traded in my BMW which was not very old. I am so happy to be driving a Subaru again.

I am extremely disappointed with both Mazda Australia and Mazda Melville Service. After several months of follow-ups, stress, delays, and absolutely… Read more

no accountability, the only thing I received was a repair invoice for over AUD $26,000 — for a car that is worth around AUD $20,000.

This is beyond unreasonable.

Mazda Melville Service keeps saying they are “just a franchise business” and take no real responsibility. Mazda Australia also refuses to help and simply says it is not their problem. The customer is left completely abandoned between the dealer and the manufacturer.

The most frustrating part is the complete lack of after-sales support. Once they sell the car, it feels like nobody cares anymore. No ownership, no proper customer care, and no willingness to resolve serious issues fairly.

I strongly encourage anyone considering buying a Mazda in Australia to first read the large number of customer complaints and consumer reviews online before making a decision.

My experience with Mazda has been one of the worst customer service experiences I have ever had in Australia.

Bought a new Honda HRV in late 2016. In 2021 during 50k service a transmission oil leak was confirmed by Honda dealer. Vehicle still in warranty at… Read more

this time.Action was to monitor. At next service the leak was again confirmed and leak was supposedly remedied by replacing transmission housing seal (2023) at a cost to me of $960 as the vehicle was now out of warranty. 16 months later (2025) there is still an oil leak this time the Honda dealer says that the leak is due to porosity of the transmission housing casting. From a literature search, it appears that the cracking evident in the photos is due to a defective casting process, a phenomenum know as "rats tails", this is not something which develops in time, it is a manufacturing defect caused by incorrect temperature control during the casting process. QAQC processes should prevent defective components like this one being used. Honda Australia have been contacted about supplying a replacement transmission and they have refused. A case has now been raised with consumer protection so we shall see how this progresses. Update - After Honda Australia was contacted by Consumer Protection they agreed that the fault was not due to wear and tear and agreed to pay for the repairs. I should not have needed to refer this case to Consumer Protection as logic and common sense should have prevailed!!

Very disappointing experience with Mitsubishi Motors Australia regarding warranty support for my 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. The gear selector trim… Read more

began peeling within approximately 2–3 years under normal use. The issue was raised early through the authorised dealer network and dealership documentation referenced deterioration/failure of the adhesive and material fatigue. An adjacent trim component was accepted and repaired under warranty, however Mitsubishi declined the gear selector claim as “external influence.”

Despite repeated follow-up, months of delays, an incorrect repair appointment, and escalation through the Office of Fair Trading, Mitsubishi maintained their position without identifying any actual misuse or specific external cause.

The most disappointing aspect has been the customer service and lack of accountability throughout the process. I purchased a new vehicle and maintained servicing through the authorised Mitsubishi network specifically for peace of mind regarding warranty support and customer care.

Unfortunately, this experience has significantly reduced my confidence in both the Mitsubishi brand and their warranty process.

Would not consider purchasing any vehicle under Mitsubishi for their false "warranty" - as in practicality they are not honouring this warranty.

It's the last of its kind, and if you care about your fuel bill, that's a good thing. The Patrol Warrior is a great out-of-the-box experience for… Read more

those looking for a fully built and engineered 4WD built to factory standards. With help from Premcar, these Nissan Patrols look, drive and sound better than the standard Patrol.

If you're lucky enough to have not bought one early, Nissan have even updated the interior to finally move the Patrol's insides out from the late 2010's. The new screen and instrument cluster make a world of a difference in day-to-day liveability.

It's a car for those who know they need the space, the capacity and the power. It's an awesome option if you plan to spend a lot of time away from the road and big cities. It also doubles as a far more affordable V8 powered alternatives to a Defender V8 or G63 AMG.

The trade-off is the fuel bill. It's massive. You're required to fill with premium to extract all the performance you pay for from the naturally aspirated 5.6L petrol V8 too. The rolling resistance from the all-terrain tyres and ancient auto gearbox increases your fuel consumption compared to some more modern rivals. And it doesn't help that this car is functionally a brick in the world of aerodynamics.

It's a reliable and easy to live with 4x4 for those who can afford to park and fuel. If you're short on European 4x4 SUV money, it's a logical choice if you're chasing V8 power and sounds. Otherwise, it's really a statement piece for those who don't use the Patrol to its full off-road potential.

Just purchased 2026 sorento S. My main grip is NO USB ports in 2nd or 3rd row, there is a 12 volt station there. How out dated is this. I will have… Read more

my grsndkids in the car at times and will have to purchase something so they can charge phones. To people with kids this could be a Deal breaker. Kia get your act together and port these ports in. For $60,000 i would expect them. Hope the car goes ok.

Reliable mid size SUV, have bought it second hand and sold after 150K KM, didn't face any major issues, despite I missed few services, there was oil seepage but not sure if it was common issue with others, overall its a safer SUV to ride with family Show details

What causes fan on for around 5mins after the engine is off? – What causes fan on for at less 5mins after the engine is off especially reverse park my Nissan qashqai? Coolant replace every second year and the water temperature always stay below half on the cold side. Is that possible CVT is overheating? Show details

Cheap shoddy piece of rubbish. Purchased my LST July 2024. Since then has been in the dealership 10 times for a engine light issue, finally requiring… Read more

a new engine wiring loom. When receiving recall for tow in issues took it to dealer and was assured it was OK. This week the inside of my tyres looked like racing slicks, took vehicle in a seems there are tow in issues but have to wait on Isuzu Australia for the go ahead for repair. Plastic seat adjuster has fallen off. Generally poor workmanship and quality control, would not recommend. To be fair local dealer has been great but the manufacturer wants to get a grip. Vehicle has only 17000 highway kms on the clock.

By far the best car I’ve owned. I bought it second-hand with 140,000 km on the clock, and it hasn’t missed a beat since. The only maintenance I’ve… Read more

done is a transmission fluid change. It averages around 11L/100km on the highway. Being a front-wheel drive, it can surge a bit under acceleration, but other than that, I’ve had no issues at all. I’d highly recommend the Lexus RX350.

Had my Outback for 4 years now (MY22 model Sport) and done 115,000 km. No major issues, early on the occasional glitch in the infotainment centre but… Read more

software updates have fixed those. Spacious and very comfortable, acceptable levels of performance. I do a lot of long-distance trips and just finished a 13,500km trip from the east coast of NSW to WA and back over a 5-week period. Enough room for 2 people to do an emergency camp in the back but luggage has to be moved to front seats etc. Really more suited to single person car camping.

Very comfortable as a cruiser. Great seats, good vision, really little to complain about other than the sometimes-intrusive safety systems and being told I need a break after 5 minutes of driving. The paint is extra thin and scratches easily.

Drives great on any road. Currently using Yokohama G015 tyres as they are mud and snow rated yet a good all-year tyre. The combination of those tyres and the excellent 4WD system makes for safe driving.

Servicing costs are high compared to most other makes and the 12,500 km service interval should be 15,000 km as applies to the turbo version.

Fuel economy could be better, but it isn't terrible considering it is full-time AWD and a decent sized vehicle.

Very pleased overall and would recommend to others.

Delayed warranty repair without reason. Still waiting to act it for 12 months. Claimed warranty after 3 months of purchase Show details

Mostly overlooked because of its badge – It’s the V6 twin-turbocharged luxury SUV from Volkswagen, which shares a chassis with many well known luxury SUVs from the likes of Porsche, Audi,… Read more

Bentley and even Lamborghini.

This is the cheapest way to get into the luxury SUV market, but with one major catch: you’re not wearing a luxury brand to match that $100,000 price tag.

The build quality here is next to none. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn’t this. This is a German bank vault on wheels; it is as solid as you’d imagine a luxury SUV like this should be. Heavy doors, lush leather and tight tolerances reign supreme here.

This car starts at $108,990 before on-road costs, but with the options fitted to our test car like the Sound and Comfort package priced at $6,500 and premium paint which is priced at a whopping $2,100, you’re looking at a $117,590 SUV.

The premium paint is self-explanatory, but the Sound and Comfort package adds a 360° camera, four-zone climate controls, reverse autonomous braking, parking assist plus, heated rear seats, memory front seats and the Dynaudio sound system.

You’re getting a 5 year/unlimited kilometre warranty with this VW. Servicing will cost you either $1,350 for 3 services or $2,500 for 5 services. Servicing occurs at either 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

You don’t need active sound cancellation in a car that’s this isolated from the road. There’s what feels like the weight of a Volkswagen Polo’s worth of sound deadening throughout this car. The only sounds that manage to peep through include a light amount of tyre noise and the faint whistle of those turbochargers under load.

Powered by a 3.0L turbocharged diesel V6, this SUV produces 210kW (285hp) and 600Nm, and sends its power to all four wheels.You can get from 0-100km/h in just 6.1 seconds, too.

The 8-speed automatic here feels just as every bit premium too. It’s buttery smooth in its operation, and actually a bit of fun to manually operate too. In Sport mode, you get a lively set of gears to really make the most of all that power.

Standard air suspension is always a plus. Offering a relaxed ride around town, the added weight and wide footprint of this SUV makes for a rich ride. With the added benefit of air bags, you can lower the ride for a more reactive Touareg, making it a lot of fun to throw through corners. If you find yourself doing SUV things, the air suspension can be raised to increase ground clearance too.

For a big SUV with a big SUV motor, VW claims a feeble 6.8L per 100km combined. I found it to consume around 8-10L per 100km in my tests. However a 90L tank capacity will see you travel far without needing to fill up often when out on a road trip.

All your key controls are available within arms reach from the driver's seat, in both physical, digital and haptic form. The latter proved to be a controversial inclusion in Volkswagen cars.

A way to hint that the Touareg is related to more expensive siblings is the 12.3-inch drivers display and 15-inch centre touch screen. I haven’t seen a screen this big outside of the Tesla Model 3!

The usability of that centre screen is fine, but it does take some getting used to, as it’s just a tad bit complicated.

Lacking a third row of seats is a great way to add boot space. You’re getting 810L of space and a total of 1800L with the 40:20:40 split seats folded. This car offers supreme comfort in all of its seats. Sure, the rear middle seat is a little tight, but it’s fairly generous for a car in this class.

For most, they’re going to want to spend the same or more on a similar brand affiliated with being a luxury brand.

Volkswagen is offering you a better value premium SUV with the same build quality and features as brands twice as expensive.

I’d highly recommend this SUV, but it's for those who don’t want to stand out from the crowd. It’ll fly under the radar and it's a perfect “quiet wealth” car.

*Disclaimer - I work for ProductReview as their independent car and motorbike expert. I borrow new cars and motorbikes from manufacturers and owners to review. I am not paid or incentivised by these brands to post reviews. I write and create content to provide insight and information about any new or used vehicle I can get my hands on.

The family hauler with serious off-road capabilities. Thoughts from a Discovery 3 owner of 10 years – Build quality is an absolute strong suit for the British manufacturer in recent years. Even though this is the Discovery S (the entry level model),… Read more

construction was at its highest throughout the cabin and on the exterior.

Weighty doors, solid ‘thunks’, high quality faux leather and cloth seats and soft touch plastics were a treat.

This is the Discovery S D300, meaning it packs the best diesel engine option Land Rover offers. Priced from $101,875 before on roads as a starting point, throw in a few options like the ‘Advanced Off-road Capability Pack’, wireless charging, and an ‘Active Rear Locking Differential’ and you’re looking at a $110,910 car.

From memory, our fully-laden Land Rover Discovery 3 HSE TDV6 was priced around this point, so a combination of inflation and price rising has occurred since 2006 - that’s for sure.

To be honest, there’s a lot of standard equipment provided on the new Discovery, even in its base form.

Air-suspension, comprehensive 3D camera system and electronically folding seats are all excellent standard features that usually would have been reserved for higher trims.

Land Rover recently upped its warranty offering from 3 years to 5 years/Unlimited kilometres with 5 years of roadside assistance. You can purchase a service plan for 5 years or up to 130,000 kilometres of driving, for $2,650.

Wind noise was non-existent - something I’d put down to the dramatically smooth design, compared to previous generations of the Discovery.

Stopping a Land Rover never felt so smooth. I distinctly remember the car I learnt to drive on (the Land Rover Discovery 3) was incredibly smooth to operate, and was more than capable at sudden braking and trail braking away from danger.

The same can be said here, but with additional ability than a car built in 2006. Braking is predictable, and requires no more effort than using a brake pedal found in a Fiat 500.

Under the bonnet of this Discovery is a 3.0L twin-turbo charged 6-cylinder diesel mild-hybrid motor, and it packs a real punch.

Traditionally, big cars and big diesel motors never result in performance on the road. However, Land Rover’s Ingenium D300 motor is a completely different story.

Producing 220kW at 4,000rpm and 650Nm at 1,500-2,500rpm, there’s plenty of power here being sent to all four wheels via an AWD system. 0-100km/h times are as brisk as 6.8 seconds, which is quicker than my 1000kg Abarth 500! This is mum’s 7-seater SUV we’re talking about, which is faster than ever.

The 8-speed transmission in the Discovery was mostly fault-free, although on occasion it did have a moment where gears clunked together, rather than being swiftly engaged.

Around 95% of my driving saw a flawless performance from the Discovery. Shifting into gear was easily operated, I especially love the dedicated park button that helps you avoid any mis-shifts.

5% of the time I experienced moments of indecisiveness from the gearbox, which momentarily distracted from an otherwise premium driving experience.

Land Rover’s air suspension system is a lot of fun, thanks to just how adjustable it is. The car can move from an access height, through to ‘Off-Road 2’, which allows it to wade through 900mm of water.

The ride height difference is amusing at times, allowing you to tower over Mercedes G Wagons, and then change the height to enter a sub-2m tall underground car park.

It’s a sublime ride, and there’s never an issue with being uncomfortable in the Discovery. It’s capable on road, through corners and on loose surfaces. Although, compared to the Defender, I could tell the Discovery did waver a little bit through sweeping bends at high speeds, thanks to its high centre of gravity and narrower footprint.

Off-road, there’s a reason why you’ll see more smiles in a Discovery at the end of a serious trip away from the tarmac, compared to cars like a Jeep Wrangler. Ruts, rocks and large dips in the road didn’t once make me feel uneasy, unlike some cheaper 4x4 SUVs. It’s clear that spending the additional money provides a far superior ride both on and off-road.

Even though this is a diesel, has turbochargers and is a mild-hybrid, don’t expect to be saving at the pump. Claimed combined fuel efficiency is 7.5L/100km, however daily driving saw me produce figures as high as 12L/100km, even after heading out on the highway.

Land Rover has stepped up the game with the new Discovery’s interior. It’s an exercise in minimalist design, while still giving you everything you need right at your fingertips.

There’s plenty of space throughout the cabin, however it starts to get a bit cramped in the third row’s foot well. I particularly love just how much foot room the driver gets, making it a lot more comfortable to drive long distances behind the wheel.

The curved infotainment display uplifts this cabin into 2022, along with a noticeable lack of physical buttons. The important ones are there, like climate controls, volume and terrain response, but that’s it. I miss the old adage that you could operate all the features in a Land Rover while wearing a pair of thick gloves.

As Land Rover becomes more reliant on screens, you’re going to need to ditch the gloves to take full advantage of that touch screen.

Storage is the other headlining feature here, with a ridiculously deep, dual level glovebox and secret compartments under the transmission tunnel and behind the climate controls. It was a lot of fun to see just how much stuff you could fit in and around the Land Rover’s interior.

With all three rows up, there's only 258L of boot space on tap. However, fold all of those seats down, you’ll reveal 2391L of boot space. You’d see why we chose this car back in 2006 to help us move to Australia after living overseas.

A most welcomed surprise was just how easy it was to operate the electronically folding second row seats. Both up and down, you can use buttons in the boot to completely fold the second row flat, making it less of an effort than ever before. Although, if you want to just fold the middle seat down, you'll still need to do that manually.

Second row space is extremely generous, although the seats sit a little too close to the floor of the car, creating a gap between your knees and the seat itself. This forces you to recline back to retain comfort on long trips. Seating for three is beyond reasonable, as three adults can place their feet comfortably on the flat floor, thanks to an absence of an obvious exhaust/transmission tunnel.

Despite its size, third row seats are a little tight for adults to comfortably rest. Additionally, the ingress and egress hasn’t been as well executed like in cars such as the Kia Sorento. However, if you frequent the third row, it’s still one of the larger sets you can sit in, this side of $150,000.

The only reason my family didn’t keep our old Discovery for longer than 10 years was the cost of servicing post-warranty. When things go wrong (and they did), it did cost a lot to keep a car as complex as that on the road.

We weren’t burnt by our experience, rather, we bought a Range Rover Evoque to ‘downsize’ from the burly Discovery 3. Additionally, I think we would step into a new Discovery if we wanted to, as it really is an excellent evolution forwards for the iconic nameplate.

The added warranty period gives a massive leap in confidence for what would usually be a normal finance period (5 years). Although, my eyebrows would become raised following the end of that warranty period, from our past experiences.

For most, the Discovery will hit the nail on the head for a car that’s easy to use deep in the inner-city, and take out into the wilderness. By comparison, the Defender can become a little too big for its boots when operating along the school drop-off route and in tight side street parking situations.

*Disclaimer - I work for ProductReview as their independent car and motorbike expert. I borrow new cars and motorbikes from manufacturers and owners to review. I am not paid or incentivised by these brands to post reviews. I write and create content to provide insight and information about any new or used vehicle I can get my hands on.

Good value for money,has excellent features and very well appointed with 19 inch alloys,side steps,tow bar,leather trim,heated seats,parking… Read more

sensors,reversing camera,blind spot monitoring,adaptive cruise control,lane departure warning,keyless entry.I paid $19000 for a 2019 Koleos with 98000ks and full service history.Never had cvt transmission before but I am pleasantly surprised at it’s performance and fuel economy.Having owned a Nissan x trail for many years and this vehicle sharing all it’s mechanicals I have no doubts of it being a reliable car that I will keep for a long time.

Biggest lemon ever.. Where do I start? Purchased 2009 ST, 6 sp manual model in 2014, 90000kms on clock. By 130,000km, it had already needed shocks,… Read more

clutch, alternator, battery and EGR replaced. Cruise control stopped working at about 130000km. Electrical wiring issues with brake and headlight constantly blowing. Timing chain replaced 18 months ago at nearly $2700. I’ve only kept it due to using it to tow horse float but no Longer have any trust in this vehicle to not break down in traffic while towing so it’s pretty much useless now. My mechanic refuses to repair it now as he says I’m just wasting my money. Too much blow by in engine. It’s now occasionally going into limp mode and error code of camshaft position sensor. Plastic trim around console peeling and arm rests also. Just going through all my receipts and I’ve spent close to $22,000 in repairs (not including services) It’s done 290,000km now and can’t wait to send it to the scrap heap.

the thing is with Suzuki models they rearly brake down 5 year warranty on new models parts are not expensive cheap to run .they are comfortable to drive is a good car for the wife to drive or the familly to travel in. Show details

If you like a car that won’t stop beeping - Buy this.

Pros: Drives well, picks up speed. Good sized boot when the removable shelf is dropped. Petrol consumption is good approx 600kms to a tank. Lane… Read more

assist, blind spot are great.

Cons: If your short like me (1.51 cm) the headrest is uncomfortable as it is tilted forward and cannot be straightened (liftable in height yes, but front tilt angle changed, No). I have no support from my shoulders to the headrest which is pushing my neck forward. I've already had a chiro and osteo appointment after longer cross City drives.

For a short person, the highest seat raise is required, otherwise the side mirror units block full view of other road vehicles when looking right at lights waiting for green. I am sitting on a cushion to see over the actual side mirror unit.

There's no automatic locking system after you drive X minutes, which is disappointing. It was taken off this model. Crazy when we are living in a violent society. I am manually locking the doors by touching door switch which is very old school for 2025 car model.

My navigation system also isn't turning on automatically. I'm waiting for a Mazda software patch fix (advised as known to be problematic for some 2025 models by Head office). This is very disappointing as I purchased the car in January 2026 and was fobbed off initially with the excuse "oh, it's just this model you purchased". It's nearly May 2026 now and 4-5 months later I'm still driving around manually turning on navigation and re-doing it again after the car has been put into reverse.

To be honest this has been the biggest let down given it's my first ever experience at buying a brand new car.

Also design has only two front compartments to hide things. I don't like the middle compartment it's useless. The drink holder not too good either. I don't know where a passenger would put their hot drink in their hand easily? In comparison, my old 2011 Toyota Yaris had way better hideaway front design than this Mazda.

As a shorter female buyer/owner I'm 50/50 re this vehicle model. I wish I had looked at other brand options.

The Jeep Wrangler has long been a symbol of off-road freedom — rugged, capable, and built for adventure. With its military heritage and unmistakable… Read more

boxy silhouette, the Wrangler is one of the few vehicles that has remained true to its roots while gradually evolving with modern comfort and tech.

Horrible cars. Buy a Hyundai at your own risk. Spend a few k more and buy something decent. Cheaper in the long run. Show details

I would stay away from this car, if you have an iPhone 14 or above. There technically is not compatable so there is no car play available. We have… Read more

not had car play since we bought the car a year ago. Definitely buy another suv. Plus customer support is all via email so there is no real help with any issues.

2017 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed Bought my Pajero Sport new back in 2017, and it’s now ticked over 140,000 kays. Honestly, it’s been rock solid.… Read more

I service it myself every December — it’s that easy. Anyone who can handle a screwdriver and a spanner will have no trouble doing it. You’ll never need a workshop with this car; it’s built simple and smart.

Only issue I’ve ever had was a small leak in one of the intercooler hoses around 120,000 km — replaced both just to be safe. Still on the original front rotors, barely touched the rear brakes, and the engine doesn’t use a drop of oil.

It’s done plenty of towing and weekend hunting trips off-road, and it’s handled everything with ease. I don’t flog it through mud holes — just use it properly — and it’s never missed a beat.

What cracks me up is the online ratings. My car’s got nothing but 4-plus-star reviews from owners, yet somehow ends up with an overall 3.9. Meanwhile, Jeep — the king of breakdowns — scores almost the same. Go figure.

Verdict: Super reliable, tough, and easy to maintain. Would buy the same car again tomorrow. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐