4×4 Buyer’s Guide Ratings

All ratings in our 4×4 Buyer’s Guide are calculated from the raw data and specifications of the vehicles and thus do not include any personal preferences or influences. Where option are offered that would increase the vehicle’s ratings they are included.

Trail Rating

Takes into consideration the following:

  • Ground clearance
  • Angle of approach
  • Angle of departure
  • Breakover angle
  • Wading depth
  • Tyre height
  • Crawl speed at 1000rpm
  • Traction control
  • Crawl / Anti stall
  • Hill descent control
  • Drivetrain / Lockable diffs
  • Spare wheel type
  • Turning Circle
Travel Rating

Takes into consideration the following:

  • Clearance rating
  • Wading depth
  • Tyre height
  • Manufacturers claimed highway fuel consumption
  • Highway range
  • Payload
  • Stability control
  • Fuel quality requirement
  • Spare wheel type
  • Maximum load area
  • Maximum roof weight capacity
  • Drivetrain / Automatic engaging diffs
Towing Rating

Takes into consideration the following:

  • Power
  • Torque
  • Tyre height
  • Manufacturers claimed highway fuel consumption
  • Highway range
  • Stability control
  • Maximum towing weight: Unbraked trailer
  • Maximum towing weight: Overrun braked trailer
  • Maximum towing weight: Service braked trailer
  • Spare wheel type
  • Wheelbase / Overhang ratio
  • Maximum towball vertical load
  • Trailer Sway Control