Save £££s by buying a greener car. With road tax rates increasing in March 2009 and again the following year, owners of high-polluting vehicles will pay the biggest price.
Avoid paying more with these green large 4x4s...
1. Hyundai Santa Fe (06 on)
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The new Santa Fe is undoubtedly the best car Hyundai has produced to date. It has a versatile seven-seat option, good quality interior, comfortable ride and a great new diesel engine.
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2. Lexus RX (03 on)
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RX has succeeded in a market dominated by diesel cars. RX400h is a hybrid - it has both electric and petrol power units - being more economical than a petrol unit, but it's also more powerful and much more refined.
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3. Volvo XC70 (07 on)
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The Volvo XC70 is effectively the company's popular V70 estate car with increased ground clearance and an automatic four-wheel drive system. A surprising number of XC70 customers actually take their vehicles off-road, too.
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4. Kia Sorento (03 on)
Kia's big 4x4 is big on looks, big on value and big on ability. It's a great all-round package and well worth considering over some more expensive rivals such as the Land Rover Freelander and Toyota RAV-4.
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5. BMW X5 (07 on)
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BMW can rightly claim to have begun the trend towards large 4x4s that weren't meant for frequent forays into the wilderness, but rather feel like a modern car on the road. The new X5 is much improved - faster, roomier, less thirsty and more agile.
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6. Volvo XC90 (02 on)
This is the leftfield and cheaper choice to a BMW X5, Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz M-Class. It's Volvo's first proper 4x4 and has one trick that its rivals lack: seven-seater practicality.
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7. Hyundai Terracan (03-07)
Terracan is proof that the macho 4x4 still exists, and if you need a workhorse rather than fashion accessory, it fits the bill. It's cheap to buy, stacked with kit and quite capable in the rough stuff.
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8. SsangYong Rexton (03 on)
Rexton falls between the compact and large SUV categories. It offers interior space, and up to seven seats on some models, for the price of a RAV4 or X-trail, appealing to customers looking for a bargain, or those new to the 4x4 market.
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9. Mercedes-Benz M-Class (05 on)
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M-Class is Mercedes-Benz back at its best. The styling is understated and elegant, the interior is comfortable and attractive, and it drives well - both on and off road; the whole package oozes subtle sophistication.
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10. Jeep Grand Cherokee (99-05)
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The Grand Cherokee is America's answer to the Range Rover. It is also surprisingly good on the road and comes generously equipped. The automatic 2.7-litre CRD is the greenest model in the range.
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