10 Most UNDERRATED 4WDs that are way cheaper than they should be!
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- Опубликовано: 25 апр 2023
- Are you looking for a budget-friendly 4WD? Shauno & Graham reveal Australia’s MOST UNDERRATED 4WDs that are way cheaper than they should be!
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Every day people are filling our inboxes looking for advice about what’s the best 4WD to buy on a budget. So, we’re going through a stack of different makes & models and what to look out for to get better value for money. The market has changed over the last few years and prices have come down, as a result, you’re going to find some great bargains. With a little bit of homework and a lot of experience, Shauno & Graham share their key picks to make looking for your next 4x4 easier. So, if you’re in the market, listen up, because we’ll show you how to get the 4WD of your dreams on a beer budget!
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Now all these vehicles value will skyrocket
Spot on, I was just about to say this
@@shivomtiwari7933 lol not hating on them or anything but it happens with every vehicle they talk about
There not gonna sky-rocket bogan are poor tight arse
Like 80's and 100's haven't already, and are already flogged out due to P platers.
@@oldmate484
Insane prices 😵💫
The old Toyota Surf/forerunner is another amazing example, aftermarket support for is amazing as soon as you realise it’s shares 75% of parts with an LN106. But for my money as a tradie the Nissan Navara D22 are the best dual cab 4wd you can buy, great on the weekend will go damn near anywhere with some basic mods and then pack your tools on Monday and work the week
Picked up my d22 navara around the same time you posted this message haha love it so far and done a few of those mods with more to come soon
Zd30 is the shittest engine ever made.
2.5L turbo diesel D22 navara twin cab. Had one years ago (before kids). Went everywhere, showed up the big dogs and had a ton of fun. Called him dusty and took him all over the NT.
Our NP Pajero is so underrated. Coming up to 390,000 k's and touch wood 🪵, nothing been major wrong with it. Has standard ally Bull bar with a good dent from a couple of Roo's in it.
Have fitted a roof rack with light bar. Done my own 12v system. My daughter got a lot of her hour's up when going for her licence in it. Just love it.
As mentioned, 4th gen pajero's are very underrated! The traction control makes the fact they have less flex than a brick a complete non issue, plenty of power and very reliable. Throw a locker or 2 in the mix plus some decent tyres and they follow the big boys no problem.
I had an NT Pajero and it was one of the best 4wds I ever owned. Massively underrated
Under rated and under represented in the scene is the D22 Navara. The V6, VG motors go forever, have power to spare, are super easy to work on AND are cheap to buy and maintain. During Covid I panicked and sold my good cars and picked up a 1 owner V6 Dualcab D22. I've fitted a Flexiglass canopy, drawers, fridge a 12v setup and an awning and it hasn't let me down. The second lockdowns were off and I was confident I still had a job, the family and I have taken it on about 20 camping trips, towed a van, beached it at least once a month, done around 60,000km and it hasn't let me down.
I honestly think ANY dualcab ute would have given me the same experiences. Like Jocko's pony, there is something to be said about old, unwanted and retired work utes.
The most underrated 4wd is the Mitsubishi Delica! Great of road, comfortable to drive, awesome for touring and very versatile. You guys need to get one on your show.
Most underrated 4wd, I have to say an MQ triton. I recently purchased one of these as my first project ute so I could get out and explore my backyard we call Australia. Although barebones stock I take her out on weekend trips, and she is constantly surprising me with how well she handles everything I throw at her. For the hate it receives online I nearly overlooked this car completely. But since purchasing it, I have no regrets and can hands down say the best purchase I have ever made
need to see another cheap car challenge with a disco
I would love to see the mythical 3L they talked about. I think Shauno meant 2.5L 😂
@@StardockMagic nah man, it's the 2005 version 😂😂😂 (I'm joking)
Discos suck
@@albertduckett8591 "uncultured owners will always have an unreliable vehicle" keep that in mind big mouth!
@@gushteru7325 land rover lover
2003-2008 RA Rodeos were very underrated, and you don't hear much online about them. They are far cheaper than the Hilux's, Navara's, Bt-50's, but perform beautifully. Don't forget the amazing Isuzu diesels they come with.
D22 2006 STR 3.0 was the best 4wd I have owed. Detroit locker in the front with some 33s and lift. Never missed a beat, so raw, Absolutely flawed other other vehicles that had spent big bucks on them. Hill climbs, ruts you name it it had a go! Very fun rig to drive.
Me and my partner came to Australia traveling all the way from Perth, through the south, up to Cape York and got ourselves a Nissan Navara d22 2.5l TD. Such a good reliable car, brought us anywhere off-road with a 2inch suspension lift and it's got lots of space for all your camping gear. It has a second battery setup under the bonnet that keeps the fridge running and wastes no space in the back. Fuel consumption is a dream, 9-10 litres for 100 km, perfect if you do a lot of touring. Safes heaps of money you can spend on nice cold one's instead. And you can pick them up quite cheap from 12k onwards. Probably go for the 3l instead of the 2.5 for that extra bit of HP and NM but apart from that, such a great car. Would recommend it straight away.
The Subaru Brumby takes the title of most underrated 4x4 hands down.
The 1KD j120 Prado is a beast. Picked up an '09 last year and put it in low range for the first time in it's life. Have since driven the bash plates off it learning how to wheel and aside from getting me stuck in Wombat State Forest and nearly missing a wedding it hasn't let me down yet!
A very under rated 4wd is the d22 navara, a couple of mates have them and with a bit more work on the right pedal and some winching and snatching they go moat places the patrols and cruisers go. Keep up the great work guys👍
Daihatsu Rocky, all time underrated 4wd. Grew up learning how to drive in the bush in one of these, it was bullet proof. From crashing it into trees and the countless abuse it took from kids flogging it, it just never died
what motor was in your rocky?
@@paulgriffiths7399 She was just the 2.0 Petrol, not much go but had so much fun growing up
I've got an f78 with 550,000km and still going. Needing a little love now she's almost 30, but honestly it's a reliable, economical daily, the issue is part/mod availability
@@paulgriffiths7399 came to the comment section to say the same thing. Never owned one, but the last of the 2.8 diesels.. awesome and they looked good too
We had a Fourtrak 2.8 Diesel Independent - great towing 4x4 too.
My first rig was an Cherokee on 33’s that I built through high school and the Rubicon Trail with. I outdrove most other Jeeps that had lockers and 35’s and 37’s, so I can definitely agree that it’s an extremely underrated 4wd!!!
yeah buddy got my 2000 xj, people love it ands its a gun on trails
As a person who runs a 4lt petrol 120 Prado .
I would not trade it in , absolutely love it .
Give it its services and this thing does everything I need or want .
Don’t even feel my off road camper behind it on the Victorian high country.
My old man had a 1984 Mitsubishi L300 4x4 van. The one with the spare wheel on the front. His had a Sigma 2.8 motor swap in it, a lift and some larger all terrains and took us everywhere growing up. Being a proper 7 seater we could carry family and friends who didn't have their own fourby on beach trips and even sleep in the back. Loved vans ever since.
Yes, ever since I discovered the Delica it’s been on my to buy list ever since
The most underrated 4WD is an MMC Chalenger. Had one for close to 11 years and gave it to my son. Never let me down. We had numerous family holidays in it. Had to do a couple of clutches as we towed our camper over Morton, Straddie and Fraser, etc. Was so cheap to buy $12k buy back in 2009
I owned a 1993 dual cab petrol RN105 5 speed manual Hilux. Love it. Already had great ground clearance & it came with a 2inch lift. The 2001 diesel 5 speed SR5 Hilux was also a great car. Reliable, great ground clearance. Fun to drive.
Agree with you guys about 4.8 petrol GU's. Without a doubt the best 4x4 I've ever owned! Drove well, went everywhere, towed everything, comfortable and reliable. With the right gearing for the 35s averaged only about 1-2L more per 100km than my old zd30.
Still regret selling it.
Underrated as heck, the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Had a 2012 model in my teens and I loved her to bits. 2.4L Petrol engine, is a little weapon with low range for the price point. With a 2-inch lift and some AT tyres it's a cheap but capable weekend warrior that actually fits in a coles carpark!
I owned a prestige 08 wagon for 8 years. Sincerely the best 4wd car I've ever had. Bit heavy on the fuel but just so great. Wishing I had kept her.
I had a 1.9 diesel and it was the worst car I had hahaha
I’ve got a 06 Grand vitara, 2.0L petrol. Fully modded and a bit underpowered with all the gear on. 2” Lift, AT tyres, bullbar and rhino rack roof rack. Planning on installing twin lockers in the future. This little suzuki basically goes anywhere
My Father has a grand Vitara 2009 5 door 2.4L auto that he bought new as a company car. It's permanent 4 wheel drive, has high and low range. I think it also has front and back lockers, but some models come with an LSD instead. The only thing I don't like about it is the backseats are horrible. I feel sorry for any adult that has to sit in the back of these cars for more that 2 hours.
…2006 grand Vitara V6 ,200k km. ,slightly thirsty but a great drive…capable little tourer ,we loved it so much we just got a 2022 1.4 turbo allgrip….paddle shifters and plenty of zip…let the fun begin🤣
Underrated 4wd - land rover discovery 2.
Not just because it's what we have had a few of over the years but because bang for buck stock standard they are amazingly capable.
Our td5 took us everywhere around Aus and all the big tracks in Coffs, SA, Vic High Country, and up the cape
Shhhhhh! Don't tell them about the secrets of the D2 they'll go up in price! 😂
I like the Disco II. Upgrades from factory against one were good too. Headlights which were better than two candles in a jar for one 😂
I love mine. All the nay sayers will hate on them, but we know how good they are
@@krover01 if you never broke an axle,,your not 4x4ing..toyotas over rated, too expensive, built wrong.. best jap 4x4, gu nissan 4.2tdi.. still not perfect, but best jap.. i drive yank..ford 1975,, f250 highboy, 351, 5 sp, d60,diffs, lockers.. look them up,,rare vehicle..highboy,,not f250.. f250 highboy,, came as cucv chev, & dodge power wagon, same yrs..the japs never got the front radius arms correct,, unlike ford, r/rover, ect.. mate ripped his brackets off the diff,,too much flex.
Love mine too! Feels like a truck mixed with a patrol on and offroad ahahaha not cheap on some parts but defs a Good forbie to experience! Goes hard
Love my 1500 buck jackaroo. 3 litre diesel. Comfortable as a cruise ship and surprisingly capable. It's out driven hiluxs and patrols in two wheel drive high range, and they were in low 4x4.
One of the best 4wds I have owned is an 08 RC Colorado.
The 4JJ1 engine was reliable and powerful as the RCs were built fairly light.
The only work I did on it was clean the EGR valve once, installed HD rear leaf springs and wound up the front torsion bars for extra height.
Used for multiple 4wd trips and firewood collection out in the bush.
The amount of tracks you found yourself on with a canopy and trailer filled with wood, track slippery from rain and the steepest rutted climb ahead of you...
Low range, 1st gear and it would crawl up anything I pointed it at.
Also used it to tow up the coast from Vic to Qld multiple times with a 24ft caravan.
The thing never stopped, never complained and was just a great little ute, 4wd and family car.
Would highly recommend one to anyone out there 👍
Underrated addition: 2013 mits challenger, picked one up for the mrs and took 5 people to Fraser, made it to sandy cape on highway tyres. Took it all no problems, Ngkala rocks we were ready with shovels and maxtrax and it sailed through without issue. It’s now on good all terrains and is a weapon that without mods has taken us deep into sundown and to every part of the Qld sand islands we can get to with no problems at all. And much more comfy and practical than the little lifted 2dr vitara I built
We've been thinking to buy one soon, Hopefully something reliable to get our toes dipped in the ocean of 4wding.
It's gotta be a Grand Vitara. 2.7L petrol, good fuel economy, and surprisingly spacious. Not to mention the 4x4 capabilities, the ground clearance on these is very underated perfect for any tracks. Simple set of tyres, lights, and awning these rigs can take you on an incredible trip.
Being an American 🇺🇸, has taught me to be happy with gas(petrol) engines. I was happy I found a Manual 4x4!! They are thirsty though!! 🤙
Glad the TB48 is getting some recognition. I picked up my Series 4 TB48 TI for 15k. Car has 370,000km and it's had less problems than my FG xr6 turbo lol such a reliable weapon
Very underrated bus 2015 d22 yd25 Navara iv owned one for the past 8 year, done countless tracks like ring river, magnet mine on 2inch and 32s, very reliable and has all was got us home and very easy to work on, would recommend as a great entry level bus to start out in.
Yeah got the same 2014 been all through the outback not dramas at all.
One of the most underrated 4WDs that you guys touched on is definitely a 2012 MN triton! Being my third triton, the ute is so versatile with some great potential to modify it to how you want, whether it’s for touring, serious 4WD or whatever you need it for! Some great power output even being a 2.5L, especially with a tune and throttle controller! Some great after market part markets which is perfect for affordability as well! With my rig having 234*** kms, it has made people re think how they see tritons, the practicality, affordability and reliability for a cheaper 4WD ute. Great for those who want to enter the world of 4WD without the cop to the hip pocket both for purchase and ongoing costs.
Pitted blocks stops most people from buying them. Used to own one and had that issue
@@tim8867 most if not all mn tritons have had their faulty engines replaced under warranty by now. I replaced 5 during my apprenticeship.
2008 YD25 R51 Pathfinder, picked mine up for $11k with 2 inch lift, had an absolute ball on a couple of trips, pretty good on fuel, so much room inside, front end is identical to a D40 Nav so engine parts are easy to find, chuck an auto locker in the front and itll go almost anywhere a prado or pajero will go
My family and I once went up to Teewah beach for a camping trip, and my family took a land rover discovery 2. But my aunty and uncle took an old 2009 Awd Nissan X-Trail. It did everything...it went through inskip point with no problems and went all the way up the beach through all the entry and exit points from the start of Teewah to the end of Rainbow beach. It really held itself together and impressed me with its capability
I second the TF Rodeo. It was the first of many and we struggled to kill them. They worked so well.
I loved my Discovery 2 Td5 Facelift. Coil sprung, will go everywhere you point it, and the 5 cylinder turbo diesel loves a remap and will go like crazy.
yes, but there small..
@@harrywalker968 the Disco 2 has a bit more space in the cargo area than the D1, but yes not massive. With a roof rack we had enough space for our trips as a family of 4
The most underrated would have to be the Gen 4 Pajero. It has a bullet proof motor, standard 4x4 rear /center differential locks and a super select auto trans. You never hear people saying much about them because they are reliable. Have a look around and you will see heaps doing the hard yards towing big vans on long trips. Put a 2 inch lift kit on them, auto trans lock and these Pajero will go any places a Toyota will go with ease.
Ford Ranger PK 3LTD 2in body plus 2in suspension lift, rear arb diff locker, running 19'" 35's...absolutely unstoppable! Had to drop tyre size down to stop chassis scuff, but has done multiple long heavy towing trips (family of 4 ) up north west WA and back, never had an issue. Gearbox easily rebuilt with a US sourced Stainless pressure plate added inside had done 240,000 and was replacing clutch, so done for maintenance/upgrade only), and still going strong. has done awesome work even with the smaller tyres, never stuck once nor broken down with over 260,000km on the clock!
I bought myself a nm Pajero v6 petrol with 300 thousand kilometres. And put a 2 inch lift with 33s now and fully decked it out to be the ultimate touring vehicle and mate it’s never let me down and got me to some magical places. so fellas I was very impressed with all your positive comments about pajero’s. And if it’s wasn’t for your show and everything you boys show us I would have never bought a 4wd. So thank you and keep doing what your doing 🤙🏼🍻🇦🇺
My mate's got a decked out NM, absolute weapon. On 32's with a 2 inch and it's done the cape and oodnadatta to name a few. Awesome rig.
Subaru Brumby has always been underrated as a 4x4. It has always been known for a padic basher for farmers but never known for its 4x4 capability being completely stock with it's 4hi and 4lo. There is no doubt in my mind that if Subaru brought back the Brumby it would become the newest 79 series Landcruiser.
Love the old Subi's, had a few back in the day - ground clearance is the only "problem" I ever had
I’ve owned three of them and have absolutely loved all of them. Have seen quite a few around with bigger tyres and a lift. Awesome little rigs and totally underrated as well 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
subaru,,your fkn dreaming,,we had 1 in the club,,for 1 meet,,never came back..nothing hard..were all adults, registered club, .no vehicle, with ifs, is a 4x4. period..
Yeah forget the mighty brumby, but there on the way up in value.
@@harrywalker968 ha ha IRS too 😂 I have a duel range leone wagon and it's better than any 4x4 I've had before in the sand but I definitely wouldn't use it for any other half serious off roading.
Definitely a D22 Navara, the YD25 of course. They get hammered on by the 4x4ing community, and yet I've seen them out-perform a whole heap of rigs, especially in the sand.
They are a light little car, with plenty of mods, sometimes using the same, odd parts with GU's and occasionally even GQ's.
Decent power out of the engine, and with a tune can see 150hp and 330nm of torque easily, I'm sure a few mods can take that a fair bit further.
Hugely reliable and a legendary entry vehicle into the 4x4 scene as long as you have the brains to get past the slander lol.
I agree with the 120 prado but the 4L petrol. Picked mine up for $10k with 180k. Its been a workehorse carting the family around. Plenty of power, Plenty of room for a small family and very very reliable engine.
2.7l petrol 1998 hilux.
Bought one for $4,700 with 280,000km on the clock, did 1.5 laps around Aus over 16 months, had a welded front diff and lsd in the rear. Drove everything I ever pointed it at (including some very sketchy places). Never let me down
Sold it for $5,000 with 370,000km still drove as good as ever!
Petrol v6 90 series prados are really underrated. We picked one up for $3k no mods and it followed landcruisers and fully modded jacked up vehicles everywhere. They are a little mountain goat.
surfs>prado
@@x-zavie-rnot when you want power or comfort....
20L per 100km tho
@@PenisGaming69 mine used to get 17/100km.
But the fuel cost savings that I have on the replacement 4wd paid for itself. $20k Amarok and 9L/100km
@@andrevanderwalt2515 i bought a d40 nav a month ago after i sold my 90 series for the same price, get 11L/100Km
ML series Mitsubishi triton. My dad has owned one since new. Never had any major issues. Used daily on his farm. 350,000+ ks, paint falling off everywhere. He absolutely loves it
Great job again guys, good to see you keeping it real to inspire ordinary guys like me. Just a quick note, the WH Grand Cherokee diesel is an awesomely capable, yet cheap rocket ship. 0-100km/h in 7.1 seconds and a diff-driven traction control that works better than lockers! You can even buy them for under $10K. I’ve overtaken other cars uphill, while towing a caravan. 😂 Have a great day and God bless.
GO THE PAJ!!!! Absolutely love my 2001 Pajero, it's an excellent all rounder and hasn't missed a beat, the V6 does cost me a small fortune in fuel though haha
The 3.5 hurts😂
FINALLY! Some love for the Pajero. They are a bargain second hand. They have their limitations in suspension travel for hard core off-roading, but are brilliant for sand work and touring. I have owned 3 Patrols (GQ TB42, GQ TD42, GU TB45) and would pick those any day for rock crawling, but my NX Paj kills all of them for economy, in the sand and for towing the camper.
You haven't had the best GU though, the mighty ZD30 CRC auto.
Back to the Paj, the rear seats in a Paj are supa uncomfortable (a nightmare) for kids touring, something to consider if you're a family of 5.
I liked a Paj from front seats, but having a family of 5, I couldn't subject my kids to the rear seat discomfort touring.
@@ianweal3081 I agree about those rear seats, my children hate them lol
Other than that I love my Pajina 🤙
I have owned a gen3 nm glx Paj for 13 years, it's never been serviced and never broken down, so good I got a second one (exeed) for parts but it ended up being too good and it's now another perfectly reliable car.
Most underrated 4x4, is the 2.5L MN Triton GLX-R.
Why?
- factory rear diff lock
- center diff lock
- auto transmission has manual shifting too
- fuel efficient (10-11L/100km)
- very comfortable touring
- all creature comforts (cruise control, power windows/mirrors, climate control)
- factory Bluetooth and steering wheel controls
- plenty of mods available
- they respond amazingly well to an exhaust and tune
- capable of 3 ton towing
- can pick one up for a very reasonable price
I've got a 2013 MN with a few mods and am very happy 👌🏼
Motors have factory defects wouldn't touch one
Underated - 2001 Mitsubishi triton GLX MK. It’s a 3.0 v6 petrol. My mate owns one and, as P platers, we have taken it through some of the most gnarly tracks in our area. They look incredibly similar to older model hilux utes like the ln106’s. Even when it hasn’t made it through some deep bog holes, he has chucked her in reverse and made it through with ease. He picked it up for about $1500 and spent roughly $1000 on muddies and that’s it for off road capability upgrades
I've got the 2000 GLX MK triton v6 5 speed... and its even done high country, bog holes and still goes well.. I agree.. they kinda look like the hiluxes (it does almost look identical)
The v6 90 series prado. Im a uni student and after about 9 months of research I settled on it for the following reasons. Bulletproof engine, reasonable fuel economy even for a petrol, seats five, comfortable and I dont have to worry about fuel system failure cost. As it is I came across a stock very clean example of a 90. Centre difflock, just been over the pits. and been looked after all its life by a decent sort of a fellow. I have since chucked a few dollars at it and sourcing from market place and doing all the work myself, I have put a bullbar, cargo barrier, spotties and a roof rack on as well as getting 4 high quality recovery tracks for all for less than 10k. it has taken me everywhere i have wanted to go on stock size A/T tyres and suspension and even kept up with my mates patrrol on the 33s.
only thing to keep an eye on with those are the lower ball joints, make sure you check them they are a common issue and can be catastrophic if they fail
@@TPW13 yeah thanks mate, I’m aware of them as an issue and check them regularly. They were replaced very recently so I’m too worried at the moment.
ssshhhh... ;)
Most underrated 4x4 I think would be the r50 pathfinders. I had a 2002 r50 Nissan pathfinder it never let me down all it had done to it was a snorkel, simple 2” lift kit and 31” mud tyres. Believe it or not I kept up with the cruisers and hiluxs on the dirt and it went through a lot of tracks and always come out the other end and drove me to work on Monday. I Own a GU now but will always have a soft spot for the r50 pathfinder after the experience I had with mine. Reliable and plenty of power out of the little 3.3l petrol and not having to get out to lock it into 4x4. Was an awesome first 4wd for how cheap you can get them
With regards to the petrol NL - I also have one but I get better mileage than 17L per 100K. Also, they were the last model built on the traditional ladder chassis, which was why I chose to buy an NL rather than the newer Gen 3 shape. Additionally, in early 2020 Mitsubishi issued a very bizarre "voluntary recall" because the Takata inflators had been found to be very dangerous. The weird thing was that Mitsubishi Australia sent a letter to all registered NL owners advising them to stop driving their NLs immediately. They stated they would not be replacing the airbags but offered to buy back the cars at market value (which was pretty low as the pandemic had not yet been declared). The deal was that you had to take your car to the dealership and once they gave you a quote, you weren't allowed to reject the offer unless you signed a death waiver absolving Mitsubishi of any responsibility if you die from the inflator. Anyway after a few months they ended up manufacturing the suitable inflators and I got one put in by the dealership for free. But as a result, a lot of NLs got crushed so they are extremely rare these days!
Nothing about landcruisers are underrated but the v8 100 series is fantastic regarding bang for buck. You can pick one up for under $15k and you’ve got your self a reliable, comfortable and capable touring rig with more than enough power and a nice v8 note as a bonus
I was looking for a comment on the 2UZ 100. I love mine! Very reliable - simple smooth V8. Will take you anywhere.
Yep so was I Sun. I've had my UZJ100R Kakadu for around 8 years and love it. Extremely reliable and very comfortable. Just over 300 thousand kms on her now and still doesn't use any oil 👍
Glad to see you're finally coming around on petrol being an option, however you did mention both Prado and Hilux without suggesting the bulletproof 4.0 versions.
Bulletproof, yes. Fuel guzzling, yes.
@@izzy031096 yep, 12lt per hundred sure breaks the bank 🙄
@@tareskisloki8579 12lt stock standard driving like a grandmother.
@@06hunter54 hardly, mine is on 33's and I'm not shy with the throttle, always sits around 12lt. It does jump up a lot with low range work, it's been as high as 26lt after a week in the high country, mostly in low. I don't tow anything so can't say what that's like.
@@tareskisloki8579 im running 265/75/16, Barwork and a setup canopy draws fridge etc… the best i can get is 15lts. Offroad close to 20lt.
Most Underrated 4wd has got to be the 'Suzuki Grand Vitara'. I have the 3rd gen GV and you just can't beat Suzuki's traction control. Goes everywhere with some small mods.
What year, is it v6, how do you find the clearance?
@@MrRobinski It's a 2011 Grand Vitara with the 2.4L 4 cyclinder engine.
First car was a 97 kia sportage. Took it along every beach in my local area. It never got bogged and just floated across the sand. Plenty of power and some great memories going camping with the missus and the pup. Miss that car. There was no worries of scratching or dinging panels like in these newer 4wds
So glad Shauno mentioned the Jackaroo! 2003 3L diesel nullabor edition was my first 4x4 and it was basically a discount landcruiser, absolutely loved my old Jackie but was absolutely heartbroken when she blew an oil seal and I had to sell her. But I do plan to buy another and bring the next generation of the Jackaroo onto the road so wish me luck 😅
Most underrated 4wd that no one talks about is the Delica. Super capable off road and built perfectly for touring
roll over machine. no travel, too narrow..yup,,there great..not..
@@harrywalker968 Ayo just saying *they’re
Also the Delica L300 may be a roll over machine w no travel but it’s very capable, plus the Delica L400 (space gear) compensates with its limited travel with a front engine and reduced probability to roll.
I kinda have to agree with you to an extent Cong, I had a 94 delica L400 skyline grey import back in the day and I loved the thing. Of course I never took her down tracks but I did take her to mild dunes and the beaches for fishing. Loved the fact that I could pull up to the water, slide the door open, spin the captain seat to face out the door and sit there with rod in hand. It was great till the missus ran into the back of a GT Skyline and totaled it
@@harrywalker968 owned a delica for 5 yrs , offroaded it heaps of times , never rolled it , theyre actually quiet stable although they dont look it
@@harrywalker968 if you own a delica even total stock without any upgrades and you manage to roll over it then...gratz . If you didnt own one of them and you just shitalking please stop
gotta give love to my r51 pathfinder. the inside is spacious and fairly comfortable and i managed to pick mine up for about 7500 and it takes me anywhere so far (got myself bogged and then unbogged in about 15mins). the pathfinder always gets swept under the rug now after they ruined with the newer ones but the old 08 poor mans patrol is still going strong. great for my P's.
I agree that the Pajero are great onroad and offroad.
Forde courier is also a great underrated 4x4 they are cheap and can find parts anywhere, i had one as my first 4x4 and loved it.
The thing loved a good trip to the bush.
Ive always thought the D22 Navara was underrated. They're dirt cheap, heaps of parts available, good on fuel, pretty light on creature comforts but reliable and capable. Also west-end draught cans very underrated.
And it'll go 3x further than my d40
Suspension front and rear is terrible but will go anywhere
@@henrya1347 you mean you dont like leafsprings ?
And they come out with a ZD30 aswell
@@AndyL940 nah they fine, both my 4wd's have them and i dont have any problems
Jeep xj cherokee is absolutely underrated. They are cheap as, have heaps of power and clearance even when running stock suspension and tyres, both me and my brother have them and I have seen him do tracks with no lift where others wish 2 inch lift and bigger tyres struggle, their is a reason they are so popular in the USA. As an added bonus aftermarket parts from the US are plentiful amd cheap. It is hands down the best car I have Bought.
Agree with ya mate mines been a weapon absolute animal off-road
Great unit when you sort out the barely adequate cooling system, not a big fan of the AW4 Auto but manual transmissions are unfortunately not common either 😉
Got a Cherokee KJ with a 40mm lift, better than most think
@@SpectreOZ keep the cooling system stock. Works great I put my electric fan on a aux switch so I can put it on when I need. Mines got the 4.0 paired with the AX15 bloody perfect 👌
Most underrated 4WD is the ML Triton with the 3.2L turbo deisel. They're and absolute weapon off-road and even better if you get one with the superselect box. The 4m41T engine is bullet proof and they are as cheap as chips to run and own.
Hi a land rover Freelander 2 , 2.2 diesel. Bought it for 1000 pound. 2007 134000 miles. It flew through its MOT no problems at all. The wheels on it cost more than the car. That's the way it came. My first 4x4. you two have got me addicted. I'm disabled and it gets me out off my house. A big thank you from Scotland. You two have cheered me up and I finally have a reason to get my butt moving. Keep it up lads best 4x4 channel on RUclips!
I used to own a Suzuki Grand Vitara and it was super underated. It was great off road. I got a lift kit for it and some new wheels. Sold it and bought my 80 series but it was great at the time. Got us across the nullabour.
Gotta say that the Holden Jackaroo go's very hard for the price very underrated and reliable as hell I've never had a problem with the one I've owned for over three years. the 3.5 litre Isuzu engines are bullet proof with coils at the back makes it feel like a hoverboard going through beaches and tracks and the limited slip diff makes it pretty capable. for a good 4x4 wagon don't reckon u could go wrong with the old roos since u can pick them up for around 5000 that makes them a bargain.
Had three Roos, 3.2l petrol, 3l diesel, 3.5l petrol.
Even though the 3l 4JX1 diesel was a complicated common rail high pressure oil injection system (Catapillar design) it was a very powerful donk in its time, brilliant torque at very low RPM.
I would not buy that motor now though as parts very different to obtain now, and there was little knowledge of this motor in the outside world, most issues with this motor where caused by mechanics not understanding the injection system, incorrect motor oil (diesel oil) had them misfire etc, unknowing mechanics delved into injector issues, when all they needed to do was drain and install very thin high grade synthetic oil, Holden charged a monstrous amount for the oil at service intervals.
The Roos comfort, touring cruise was phenomenal, who'd believe something so comfy on road was a true off road capable truck.
The LSD in the rear I'd rate as good as the recognised Patrol LSD, infact, in the early 3.2l V6 we had to run a Holden additive to stop the clutch packs winding up on road. Christ that thing wound up and pulled hard, loved passing V8s on long steep inclines, the 3.2 revved so hard.
3.5 had less incline to revv, but delivered better low down torque.
Fact, when I ordered our new 3l diesel I sold my old 3.2l petrol to a disco owner. I took this chap for a test drive, he claimed it to be more comfy than the disco, then I took him off road in it, pointed it at an extremely steep incline, he gasped and said you're not going up there, "yep". At the top he said my disco would never had come up that, I'm more than impressed, I'll take it off your hands.
Our new 3l diesel auto became our touring weapon, it went places that in theory it shouldn't have, fantastic torque and LSD often saw us wheel standing on the rear axle to get to our destination.
The rear coils flexed more than competition of its time and the torsion bar front end just worked, and unlike 100 series cruiser torsion bar front end, the Roos didn't fracture.
Replaced our 3l diesel Roo with a dream 4X4 D4-D V8 76 cruiser thinking it would be an upgrade, so wrong, dream shattered. Had the cruiser for 3 years, learnt to totally detest the thing, absolutely useless offroad even with front and rear lockers compared to the mightly capable Roo, so went back to our 3l diesel Roo.
Then purchased a 3.5 petrol Roo as our pure on road cruiser, just such a comfy ride/drive. Unfortunately wifey had an accident, writing it off as parts to hard to obtain, something to take into account prior to anyone purchasing second hand.
I'd totally recommend a second hand 3.5l V6 as a great truck, but avoid the 4JX1 diesel unless you have a good understanding of its unique injection system.
Have had a jack for years nephew has a jack son is looking at getting a jack they rule
Love the Roos but the 4jx1 constantly have dramas with the turbos was a sad day when I sold it 😢
@@robertforeman5492 this is such a common saying, everyone whom owned one regrets the day they sold it. Our insurance lady would say each time we paid our premium, we owned a Jackaroo, wished we'd never sold it.
They were just such a comfy capable truck. Isuzu did us all a injustice by deleting the Jackaroo/Trooper series, Mux is no compromise to the mighty Roos.
My wife's roo we acquired was second hand, 2003 model, last of the Jacks. It came from a dealer in West Sydney.
We acquired it in 2013 with 45,000 klms on it, bearly run in. Now to say I was sus about the mileage was an understatement, so prior to purchasing I contacted the previous owner.
His words to me
"Jackaroo beautiful car, my son make me sell it for new small car.
New cars a piece of shit, Want my Jack back". Mileage legitimate also.
Typical, like you & me, mortified to let go of them.
@@ianweal3081 I love mine so much was my first car picked it up for 3k with 260k on the clock was a 99 just cost me to much money had to replace turbo twice and found out was because of built up carbon in a oil line so oil by past turbo bloke I sold it just taught his son to drive in it and it’s running better now then when I had it
NT Mitsubishi Pajero 2011. Goes almost anywhere, tows the boat or camper well. You do need a 2” lift and good underbody bash plates.
1985 swb Pajero. 2.6lt. did all the vic high country with it, in a convoy of 100series (x3). It was a weapon. with a 2 inch lift on 33's it would go anywhere. Same motor as a sigma sorpian. added a turbo and air kit and that thing was so much fun.
If you're going for underrated 4wd, you can't go past a Toyota 185 series Surf/4runner with the 1kz or the rare 1kd engine. These trucks go extremely well on the road and offroad. They have a large amount of space in the back especially when rare seats are folded down. Just picked mine up at the start of the year with the 1kd engine with a lift, sliders, snorkel and 400kms on the clock with no problems, runs and drives great just as a Toyota should.
In NZ the KZJ78 prado, Solid front axle 3ltr 1kz or 2.4ltr. Same body as a 76 wagon so stacks of accessories, slow as anything so you wont ever crash one. Had mine for a while now and it hasn't had any major issues and is quite capable running 33's with a 2 inch lift. Very good for touring too
One of the boys at work had a musso and it has absolutely blown my mind as an inderated 4wd. I wrote off the Chinese brands of cars but for less than half of the price of any other dual cab he has been able to go everywhere with all of the mod cons of a new ute. Good underated car in the new market
Awesome channel, really excited to get to Australia. We had a jeep cj7 with a 3L straight 6 and we went everywhere and never got bogged.
Totally agree that the 105 with the 1FZ-FE is underrated. We picked ours up for $6200 in 2019 and it has been fantastic. 380,000KM on the clock and it has never let us down. Everyone always talks about diesels but the prices are ridiculous. I think if you are on a budget go for a petrol, it will save you a heap of money upfront and all those saving will go a long way in fuel. You can find every mod under the sun for these things. They tow very well and they are easy to work on.
Freind of a friend got one for $1500 with 6 months rego. Needed a new radiator. He sold it 2 weeks later for $20,000
What’s your fuel economy
Most underrated 4wd, Mitsubishi delica. Come with a 2.8turbo diesel or a v6 petrol and they’re an import so there’s not a lot getting around so not too well know but have a strong cult following. They have 2h, 4h, 4L, a column shifter up to 8 seats to fit all the Sheila’s and how many 4wds do you know with crystallite roof (5 sun roofs). Can pick a decent one up for under 10k and will get you anywhere you point it. Cheers!
I agree Shauno Hyundai Terrican. I take my 80 series off road with my father in law, we get to the same places, the 80 does it easier but it can still get there. You can pick a petrol one up for under 2k. You can’t beat it
You guys were spot on with the LR Disco 1 300tdi. Great engine and solid chassis generally.
Huge fan of my old Disco 1, lock diff and low range, it will chug just about anywhere. 1.4 million on the clock and still going... just look after it.
Yes, it has some quirks, odd electrical accessories issues, rattles a little over 90k, and the sunroof leaked till it was permanently sealed shut but really not bad for an old vehicle.
sorry mate dont believe you ecpecily if its a 300tdi maybe a 200 even then i would question that ana how meny cluches and gear boxes youve gone threw
@@robertswoffer6144 gear boxes definitely none, as long as you maintain them like it should in any vehicle they are bulletproof, the clutches, depends on how you drive it really
@@gushteru7325 my 300tdi had 540,000 on the clock gearbox was still smooth & quiet went through 3 clutches was a good 4wd.
@@robertswoffer6144 With the greatest respect, your type of response is why I tend not to comment on any social media. Instead of saying something like wow, I've never heard of a Disco 1 with that sort of mileage; how has it been achieved? You went for, without knowing me or the vehicle, you are a liar.
The vehicle in question is a 200, I am the third owner. The previous 2 were both mechanics the immediate prior was an older Landrover specialist. When I bought it not only did I get a 2-page guide of various maintenance recommendations beyond the owner's manual the rear was full of the latest various pipes and parts that had been replaced as preventative maintenance. He had done an engine and transmission rebuild.
Is the old girl showroom ready, no but she's well looked after and has proven to be very reliable.
@gush teru thank you for your comments.
Loved our xj Cherokee. Plenty of power from the straight 6 and flex for days.
I had a 2009 mitsubishi outlander 4x4 with 2" lift and all terrains, it was cheap and it went almost everywhere, for a girl starting out it was awesome go to test tracks and experience some awesome camp sites in it, very underrated!
Young bloke just bought a 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara turbo Diesel manual! Drove it up Stockton beach and it surprised the crap out of me! Light and torquee and can lock in low range if needed! Just needs a suspension lift
I was happy to see you speak about the Discovery, and they are cheap to buy and with a little mechanical skill you can do a lot of work onbthem yourselves and the money saved buys you the aftermarket parts to make it more survivable.
Mitsubishi challenger PA is highly underrated, bullet proof 6g72 petrol V6 3.0l. Even with the IFS suspension it can keep up quite well with the big boys. Not too big but big enough to be a great tourer, loved mine when I had it 👌
Knew of this old bloke who had one of these use to tow his commercial fishing boat every day with it. Fuckin thing was rough as guts but never let him down haha. The boat was just as munted as the car but they just worked
Mine is at 360k. 1 alternator 1 clutch oil filters belts shocks bushes and plugs no other repairs. I’ve been to the cape Kimberly Simpson tanami Arnhem Land all thru central Australia high country Vic all the south of wa all along the coast run over there. Birdsville track 4 times. Oodnadatta track flinders lake eyre lake Gardner heaps of spots will never sell it.
PA to PC best 4by4 ever
@@michaelpedro4283 pa is a 6
I bought a brand new 2022 GU patrol with the 4.8L engine in Kuwait (Middle East). Glad they still sell them here, and glad they have a great reputation in Australia as well!
Growing up we had a 1995 v6 dual cab mx/mj triton as a family car we used it for trips to the High country we used it daily on our family farm. Mum would do the school drop off in it we would tow our motorbikes for racing around the state. Most underrated 4wd and everyone bad mouths tritons but we loved it!!
The disco 1 and 2 are really good, on the D2 just change the air suspension on the back and it will go anywhere, owned the D2 and went on track competitions, never left me stranded. For every D2 owner there, if you don't want to upgrade axles, keep the tire size a little down, the car is tall enough as it is, bigger tires cause axle snaps and less power, have a great one guys!
whats the max tyre size youd recommend?
@@ferhaterturk4782 i run 31's, max i would go 33 imo
@@gushteru7325 awesome, thanks!
Mitsubishi Delica! Underrated, easily turned into a 4wding home that will go HEAPS of places in comfort!!! Seats out ,bed and kitchen in and off you go.
I absolutely love delicas
4.0 V6 hilux. Genuinely capable rig that can make a fair bit of power when tuned. Costs a fair bit less then the 1KD and also provides a fair bit of longevity when maintained. Definitely overlooked.
Any Hyundai Terracan, we had one come away with us on a trip too Bremer Bay, did the whole trip in 2wd because the car would go into 4wd. what an absolute unit she was.
I would have go with a Subaru Brumby. My first car and they are a lot of fun. It had 2 inch lift and larger tyres.
(Short wheel based) NL Pajero they are super underrated, they go indestructible and not to hard to customise. I own one and it does all the tracks the 100k wagons do!!
Love the content, speaking of petrol Nissan's, a lesser talked about 4x4, r50 Pathfinders, personally I rather 99-04. These are actually quite capable and if u spend some time on them they can be built into beautiful rigs. Mostly auto tho which can be a pain. Got one for my current project and couldn't be happier!
Land Rover Discovery 2. Bought one for an outback trip for my sister in law to drive. Zero off-road experience and climbed the dunes around Birdsville like an old hand. The thing is an absolute beast.
I reckon one of the most underrated 4wds is the Ford Courier Ute. Can buy them for next to nothing in a turbo diesel. They tow well and are great on fuel. Sure they wont flex like a monster but a great start point for anyone wanting to get out there and explore!
fit the 2wd engine, or change the front drive,,fit hilux or similar front diff.. bin the ifs garbage,,with them being cheap,,its still cheap.. bro has one, jacked it 2'', 33,s..turbo..
Even though it’s not a “proper 4wd” an earlier pre 2010s Subaru forester is very underrated. I’ve got a mate that has one and the thing is wild in sand dunes. So much power fairly light and so many parts for modification. And not to mention most of them do 500 000ks easy.
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Thanks for sharing fellas. Always a good day when y'all post a video.
Mitsubishi Outlander the 2006- 2010 model, definitely underrated, my mate has one as his first 4by , it’s got all terrains, nudge bar, roof rack, he’s got the basic recovery gear, fuel efficient, haven’t heard about many mechanical issues , he even has a secondary batter setup, an awning, custom drawer setup , overall it’s not my style but it’s cheap reliable, fuel efficient and most importantly it gets him out on the tracks and get him where he wants it to.
1994-1996 jeep Cherokee is extremely underrated in my opinion. Live axle and good power from the petrol engine.
Zj Grand Cherokee Laredo Ltd. 4l petrol. 2.5 inch lift ,mud tires, great!
the 4.0L is absolutely killa