I can't actually remember Top Gear going sentimental over many 4x4s, in fact the only one I remember them featuring was the new Dicovery. I do remember them being very scathing indeed about the poor crash test results on a Freelander.
Ken Livingstone has the same rabid response to the words 4x4, in his prejudiced mind it conjures up Toyota Land Cruisers and Humvees, while in reality most 4x4s on the road today wear the badges of Subaru and Audi.
Not forgetting this 11'8" 980 kg monster ☺
Giok