There’s no set definition but ‘4x4’ generally refers to a car with four-wheel drive (4WD) and a traditional off-roader (or SUV) shape that is designed for use on and off-road. 4WD (also called all-wheel-drive or AWD) simply means a car (of any shape or size) that has four-wheel drive but is not necessarily designed for use off-road.
Used 4x4 cars
If you're after a car with tough looks, a commanding driving position and go-anywhere ability, a 4x4 could be just what you need. We have a wide range of used 4x4 cars for sale that are available to purchase or finance.
Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £16,500. Borrowing £14,500 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 11.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 6.18%
- 48 monthly payments
- £242.35
- Total amount payable
- £21,816.80
- Cost of credit
- £5,316.80
- Optional final payment
- £8,184.00
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £16,500. Borrowing £14,500 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 11.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 6.18%
- 48 monthly payments
- £242.35
- Total amount payable
- £21,816.80
- Cost of credit
- £5,316.80
- Optional final payment
- £8,184.00
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
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2.4h TwinMotor 13.8kWh Verve CVT 4WD
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2.0 TDI SE Technology 4WD
- 75,772 miles2019 regManualDiesel
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2.0 TDCi Titanium AWD
- 53,607 miles2016 regManualDiesel
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2.4h TwinMotor 13.8kWh 4h CVT 4WD
- 75,184 miles2018 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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1.6 13.2kWh Elite Nav Auto 4WD 4
- 37,937 miles2020 regAutomaticHybrid
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2.4h TwinMotor 13.8kWh Juro CVT 4WD
- 63,238 miles2019 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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2.4h TwinMotor 13.8kWh Juro CVT 4WD
- 80,212 miles2019 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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- 72,750 miles2016 regAutomaticDiesel
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- 71,397 miles2018 regAutomaticDiesel
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- 33,169 miles2018 regManualDiesel
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1.6 13.2kWh SRi Nav Auto 4WD 4
- 38,877 miles2020 regAutomaticPetrol
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- 75,590 miles2016 regAutomaticDiesel
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- 47,691 miles2018 regAutomaticPetrol
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- 66,001 miles2019 regAutomaticDiesel
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1.6 CRDi 4 DCT AWD
- 50,407 miles2019 regAutomaticDiesel
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2.2 SKYACTIV-D SE-L Nav 4WD
- 54,822 miles2016 regManualDiesel
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1.5 10kWh Cooper SE Classic Auto ALL4
- 76,274 miles2020 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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- 60,156 miles2018 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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2.4h TwinMotor 13.8kWh Juro CVT 4WD
- 49,099 miles2019 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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2.0 MIVEC Exceed CVT 4WD
- 20,399 miles2021 regAutomaticPetrol
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- 35,062 miles2018 regManualDiesel
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2.0 MIVEC Exceed CVT 4WD
- 26,425 miles2021 regAutomaticPetrol
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2.4h TwinMotor 13.8kWh Design CVT 4WD
- 51,957 miles2020 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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- 83,865 miles2016 regAutomaticDiesel
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- 43,017 miles2019 regAutomaticDiesel
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- 73,537 miles2019 regAutomaticDiesel
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Vauxhall Grandland X
1.6 13.2kWh Elite Nav Auto 4WD 4
- 22,066 miles2020 regAutomaticHybrid
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- 78,180 miles2016 regAutomaticDiesel
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2.0 CRDi KX-4 AWD
- 74,599 miles2016 regManualDiesel
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- 39,115 miles2016 regManualPetrol
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- 50,431 miles2018 regManualDiesel
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1.5T EcoBoost Titanium Auto AWD
- 42,240 miles2017 regAutomaticPetrol
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1.6 T-GDi Premium GT DCT 4WD
- 9,223 miles2019 regAutomaticPetrol
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Kia Sportage
1.6 T-GDi GT-Line DCT AWD
- 49,633 miles2018 regAutomaticPetrol
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Jeep Cherokee
2.2 MultiJetII Limited Auto 4WD
- 77,413 miles2016 regAutomaticDiesel
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Mazda CX-5
2.2 SKYACTIV-D Sport Nav Auto 4WD
- 89,378 miles2016 regAutomaticDiesel
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- 73,220 miles2020 regAutomaticPlug-in hybrid
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- 65,462 miles2019 regManualDiesel
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2.0 TDCi Titanium Powershift AWD
- 52,465 miles2016 regAutomaticDiesel
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- 68,431 miles2017 regManualDiesel
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Common questions about 4x4s
The terms ‘4x4’ and ‘SUV’ (Sports Utility Vehicle) are largely interchangeable but SUV is a more modern, inclusive phrase. Both refer to a car with a higher ride height and bulkier shape than a conventional saloon or hatchback but while all 4x4s have four-wheel drive only some modern SUVs do.
4x4 cars cost more to buy than an equivalent two-wheel drive car because they are more mechanically complex, with extra parts needed to transfer power to an extra set of wheels.
Modern 4x4 or SUV cars generally cost more to buy and run than a hatchback or saloon equivalent but they often retain their value better because they are so popular. Advances in technology, including the introduction of hybrid and electric models, mean that modern 4x4s are increasingly fuel-efficient.