Off-road mega test - what's the best 4x4? | Land Cruiser takes on Defender and Grenadier

Three serious off-roaders, with completely different remits, go head-to-head-to-head. The Defender hoovers up buyers who want something that’s as at home in Mayfair as it is in mud. The Grenadier is from a new company, but offers a distinctly old-school approach. Whereas the Land Cruiser - a nameplate synonymous with reliability - is back with a new model. The big question is, which is best off-road? We've come to an abandoned quarry to find out. Land Rover Defender 90 D350 Price: £63,290 Engine: 6-cyls inline, 2997cc, turbodiesel, with mild-hybrid assist Power: 345bhp at 4000rpm Torque: 516lb ft at 1500-3000rpm Transmission: 8-spd automatic; centre & rear active locking differentials Tyres: 255/60 R20 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac Kerbweight: 2241kg Ground clearance: 294mm Width: 2.08m (excluding mirrors), 2.1m (including mirrors) Turning circle: 11.3m (kerb to kerb), 12m (wall to wall) Approach angle: 37.5deg Breakover angle: 30.7deg Departure angle: 41deg Wade depth: 900mm Toyota Land Cruiser 2.8 D-4D Price: £77,195 Engine: 4 cyls inline, 2755cc, turbodiesel Power: 202bhp at 3400rpm Torque: 369lb ft at 1600-2800rpm Transmission: 8-spd automatic; centre & rear active locking differentials Tyres: 265/65 R18 Yokohama Geolandar A/T Kerbweight: 2335-2520kg (this spec towards heavier end) Ground clearance: 215mm Width: 1.98mm (excluding mirrors), 2.1m (including mirrors) Wade depth: 700mm Turning circle: 12m (kerb to kerb), 13.2m (wall to wall) Approach angle: 32deg Breakover angle: 31deg Departure angle: 23deg Ineos Grenadier 3.0 Trailmaster Price: £76,620 Engine: 6 cyls inline, 2998cc, turbocharged petrol Power: 282bhp at 4750rpm Torque: 332lb ft at 1750-4000rpm Transmission: 8-spd automatic; centre, rear & front locking differentials Tyres: 255/70 R18 BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A K02 Kerbweight: 2678kg Ground clearance: 264mm Width: 1.93mm (excluding mirrors) Wade depth: 800mm Turning circle: 13.5m (wall to wall) Approach angle: 35.5deg Breakover angle: 26.2deg Departure angle: 22.6deg Follow AUTOCAR here: LIKE Autocar on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Jzyvh1 FOLLOW Autocar on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2JzABgT FOLLOW Autocar on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2TIgvFI Check out our full video catalog: https://bit.ly/1UfAOCH For car reviews you can trust, subscribe to Autocar: http://smarturl.it/autocar