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Vehicle Tests > 2007 4WDOTY Contenders
2007 4WDOTY Contenders
The millitary icon toned down for civvie use became the Hummer H1 and even more sedate is the H3 we now have available here. With high clearance, steep approach and departure angles, low gearing, rear diff lock and 180kW the H3 Adventure promises great offroad ability and at less than $60K good value for money. If nothing else, it certainly attracts attention, particularly in bright yellow as tested but not available to buy here.
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Overlander has had the Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon as a long term tester for a few months now and it has impressed with its offroad ability. Front and rear lockers, deep low range gearing and a clever front sway bar disconnect all helped the Jeep take our ultimate Offroader title back in December. The V6 petrol engine is adequate, not exceptional, but a sub $45K price tag puts it at the top of the value list.
Land Rover Defender 110
60 years in the making, the iconic Land Rover received a new engine and gearbox plus new dashboard and HVAC to bring it into the 21st century in 2007. The option of third row seating increases the 110 wagon's usability. A real offroad wagon with a full one-tonne payload at $50K makes the basic Land Rover functional and affordable.
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Range Rover TDV8
The third generation Range Rover was good enough to win the 4WDOTY title when it was launched back in 2002. That was with the BMW straight six turbo diesel engine which has now been replaced by the new 3.6L TDV8 backed with a six-speed auto. Toss in Land Rover's acclaimed Terrain response for the first time and the Rangie is more impressive than ever despite its $170K price tag. It was a tough call not to include the RR Sport with the same engine but rules are rules and the TDV8 Sport only has a speed-limited spare tyre.
Land Cruiser 76 Series GXL
Toyota's answer to the Defender, the 76 Series is an old body with a nose job and a new engine. And what a great engine it is. The 4.5L D4D V8 lopes along like diesels used to, never wanting for more torque. The bare bones body lends itself well to offroading, touring and customisation but skimps on features considering it sells for $57,490 and it needs the $2735 optional diff locks for serious off road work, while air con adds another $2640.
Land Cruiser 200 Series
The 200 Series was the last big 4WD launch of 2007 and it was one you couldn't ignore. New Land Cruisers don't come along every day so when they do you pay attention. Both the petrol and turbo diesel V8 engines are impressive and the clever Aussie developed Kinetic suspension system works well. We took both engine options on 4WDOTY - a GXL turbo diesel and VX petrol.
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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Overlander has had the Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon as a long term tester for a few months now and it has impressed with its offroad ability. Front and rear lockers, deep low range gearing and a clever front sway bar disconnect all helped the Jeep take our ultimate Offroader title back in December. The V6 petrol engine is adequate, not exceptional, but a sub $45K price tag puts it at the top of the value list.
Land Rover Defender 110
60 years in the making, the iconic Land Rover received a new engine and gearbox plus new dashboard and HVAC to bring it into the 21st century in 2007. The option of third row seating increases the 110 wagon's usability. A real offroad wagon with a full one-tonne payload at $50K makes the basic Land Rover functional and affordable.
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Range Rover TDV8
The third generation Range Rover was good enough to win the 4WDOTY title when it was launched back in 2002. That was with the BMW straight six turbo diesel engine which has now been replaced by the new 3.6L TDV8 backed with a six-speed auto. Toss in Land Rover's acclaimed Terrain response for the first time and the Rangie is more impressive than ever despite its $170K price tag. It was a tough call not to include the RR Sport with the same engine but rules are rules and the TDV8 Sport only has a speed-limited spare tyre.
Land Cruiser 76 Series GXL
Toyota's answer to the Defender, the 76 Series is an old body with a nose job and a new engine. And what a great engine it is. The 4.5L D4D V8 lopes along like diesels used to, never wanting for more torque. The bare bones body lends itself well to offroading, touring and customisation but skimps on features considering it sells for $57,490 and it needs the $2735 optional diff locks for serious off road work, while air con adds another $2640.
Land Cruiser 200 Series
The 200 Series was the last big 4WD launch of 2007 and it was one you couldn't ignore. New Land Cruisers don't come along every day so when they do you pay attention. Both the petrol and turbo diesel V8 engines are impressive and the clever Aussie developed Kinetic suspension system works well. We took both engine options on 4WDOTY - a GXL turbo diesel and VX petrol.
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