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Land Rover and Nissan scored back-to-back wins at the What Car? Car of the Year 2006 Awards ceremony, by scooping the "best 4x4" gongs in the large and small categories respectively. for its Discovery and Trail models.

The Discovery and X-Trail models saw off competitors for the second consecutive year.

The Discovery's "best large 4x4" award is its 67th worldwide, with the model garnering praise from all over the globe including developing markets such as China and Russia.

It beat off strong competition including the Mercedes ML, to take the top spot in the 4x4 category.

Matthew Taylor, managing director of Land Rover, said: "What Car? is the voice of the British consumer and we are delighted to have their endorsement once again, and with over 60,000 Discovery 3s sold around the world, it looks like the buying public is taking notice."

The X-Trail also did well to fight off rivals in its "4x4 compact" category. These included the Honda CR-V and the Kia Sportage.

Available in a choice of three engines, including a 2.2 litre dCi model, it features a two wheel drive version in the range, which was available for the first time last year.

What Car's judges gave the Nissan a glowing report stating: "The X-Trail is one of the most adept cars in the class at making progress on the sticky stuff.

"Bends are tackled with composure, and quick, responsive steering adds to the fun. It rides well, too. Bumpy surfaces cause it few problems, and suspension clatter is far less prominent in the Nissan than in many of its 4x4 rivals."