Are these the greatest off-roaders of all time?

Not all classic cars find their home on tarmac – with some enjoying the looser surfaces off the beaten track. Here are some of the best all-wheel-drive action heroes

In the 1980s and 90s there was a huge boom in popularity of SUVs and four-wheel-drive cars, with some of them now seen as established classics.

Here are some of the best 4x4s that have become icons of their era.

Suzuki Jimny

It’s not big, but the Japanese-built Jimny can scramble over just about anything. Although the newest Jimny is the most capable yet, older versions can still easily surmount most terrains and challenges thrown at them.

[attach id=864368 size="large" align="left" type="image"]The Jimny has long been the go-to budget off-roader.[/attach]

The cute little 4×4 has been in production since 1998, following on from the legendary SJ series that could trace its roots back to the early Seventies and was designed to fit in with Japan’s strict Kei car guidelines. Although it’s small, the Jimny is mighty, as it comes with selective four-wheel drive and peppy 1.3-litre OHC engines – its five-slot grille and asymmetrical windows are Suzuki SUV trademarks.

Land Rover Defender

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