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Name |
Price |
Comments |
Votes |
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Jeep Wrangler
Unlimited/Rubicon |
$24,545 |
(Not good for
Road) The Jeep Wrangler is the classic off-road vehicle. It has everything
from real performance to image to military history. To top it all off,
there's immense aftermarket support. You can kit out your Wrangler however
the hell you want. http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Jeep_Wrangler/
The Rubicon is like a mountain goat. It might take a while to get there, but
it is perfectly capable of crawling over just about anything. |
20 |
|
Toyota FJ
Cruiser |
$24,180 -
$28,361 |
It looks like
nothing else on the road. And with the TRD package, it is capable of some
serious ass hauling on just about any surface.
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Toyota_FJ-Cruiser/ This one
shocked us, as we never thought of the FJ Crusier as an off-road machine.
Amazingly, it really is very good as getting down and dirty. The interior and
the exterior are striking and like it or not, it sure does stand out in a
crowd like The Hulk in a shopping mall. The issues spring up from in the
interior, as visibility is poor, the rear seats are cramped, and it can be
tough to get in them. The motors are strong and the fuel economy is fairly
good and let’s not forget Toyota’s reliability is superb, no matter what the
news media is trying to tell you. |
15 |
|
Nissan Xterra |
$22,750 -
$24890 |
You could do much, much worse than this
solid off-roader from Nissan. The Nissan has serious off-road abilities and
the V6 is very powerful. It can carry so much cargo in so many different
places, making it great for camping trips. This is easily the most everyday
off-road machine in its class. We aren’t too fond of the interior and the
brakes are a bit mushy. If you need something to climb hills and mountains
in, yet also drive to the grocery store, the Xterra is a good choice. |
11 |
|
Jeep Grand
Cherokee/Limited |
$28,797 -
$62,915 |
Wrangler too
mediocre on road for you? Too hard-core? Too compromised as a car? The Grand
Cherokee is a killer, full-sized off-road SUV. Just don't drive around in it
without some mud on the sides. Reviewers say that few SUVs can match the 2014
Jeep Grand Cherokee’s combination of extraordinary off-road performance,
user-friendly tech features and a comfortable, high-quality interior. Last
year, the Grand Cherokee would have come in the top five, but certainly not
in first place. The 2011 Jeep is out of this world good. On the road, the
interior is quiet and refined and both the V6 and V8 motors are wonderful. We
would recommend the 5.7-liter V8, as it provides tons of grunt and pretty
darn good mileage for such a big machine. There are some issues that need to
be addressed, such as the navigation system, but that’s a minor flaw. If this
is what we are going to see down the road from Jeep, we are very excited.
Prices start at $30,215. If you need a vehicle that can do the school run and
then drive home through the fields, most of the vehicles on this list can
accomplish that goal. The Jeep does it better than any other, even though we
have a special place in our hearts for the Land Rover. It looks good,
driver=s great, and for the first time in years, has an interior that is on
par with the Lexus GX. What a machine. I have never seen a Cherokee go 130
miles deep in the desert, why? Because it can’t, it’s not made for it and
most of all it’s not a landcruiser. |
10 |
|
Toyota Land
Cruiser |
$68,000 -
$73,933 |
This thing is
a legend in some of the toughest areas of the world. Places like the jungles
of South America and the Australian Outback that don't just kill trucks, but
have a very limited supply of spare parts.
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Toyota_Land-Cruiser/
Obviously, when you think of an off-road SUV, the Land Cruiser comes to mind.
It’s wonderful on the road too and the V8 motor is strong. There is no doubt
that this vehicle is pretty darn good, but for that price, it’s hard to not
just get the GX and be done with it. The cargo space is limited and the
third-row is cramped. We really like the way it looks inside and out as well.
It has a very Japanese look to it. Honestly, in my 7 years of working here, I
have never seen an off roader as the Toyota Landcruiser! It just won’t fail,
any terrain and conditions, the damn car just keeps on going. at the end of
the day it really is down to you , your budget, and what you really want to
do with the vehicle. |
10 |
|
Land Rover
Range Rover |
$82,650 -
$99,100 |
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Land-Rover_Range-Rover/ |
9 |
|
Toyota
4Runner |
$30,945 -
$39,847 |
(Not
Available in KSA) It may be a Toyota SUV that's primarily driven by soccer
moms, but it has some real performance hidden in there. Take the 4Runner back
from the latte-sipping masses and get it dirty.
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Toyota_4Runner/ |
9 |
|
Land Rover
LR4 |
$49,100 -
$49,100 |
The LR4 isn't
quite a Range Rover, but it can still keep going over just about any terrain.
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Land-Rover_LR4/ |
7 |
|
Toyota Tacoma |
$16,865 |
(Not
Available in KSA) The Tacoma is already a killer truck. The TRD version makes
it a killer off-roader as well. We can't wait to drive the TX Baja version. |
6 |
|
Ford F-150
SVT Raptor |
$43,565 |
If your idea
of off-roading involves more racing across the Arizona countryside than crawling
over boulders, there's no vehicle you want more than this one. |
5 |
|
Land Rover
Range Rover Sport |
$59,293 -
$74,303 |
Land Rover's
off-road course is used by other manufacturers to see if their own trucks and
SUVs have what it takes. They know what they're doing. The Range Rover Sport
is the obvious choice for a reason. Reviewers say the 2013 Land Rover Range
Rover is a fantastic off-road SUV with great on-road handling and powerful
engines. http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Land-Rover_Range-Rover-Sport/ |
5 |
|
Nissan
Frontier |
$28,510 |
We love a
good pick-up truck. The best pick-ups aren't just the ones that can haul a
lot of crap. They're the ones that can kick the metaphorical ass of the
toughest terrain around. |
5 |
|
Mercedes-Benz
G-Class |
$107,100 |
Let's face
it. The G-Wagen is just bad-ass. The new Land Rover Defender might end up
being a chic little mall hopper. But the G-Wagen still looks like it will
kick you in the balls and make fun of you for blinking when it happens. |
4 |
|
Land Rover
Range Rover Evoque |
$41,067 -
$43,202 |
The 2013 Land
Rover Range Rover Evoque has good off-road abilities and a high-quality
interior, but its low reliability score and poor rear visibility may limit
its |
4 |
|
Toyata
Hilux/Fortuner |
3 |
||
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Nissan Patrol |
3 |
||
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Porsche
Cayenne |
$48,200 |
It may be
widely regarded as heresy, but we say it's not. The Cayenne is a race winner.
It may not be the types of races the Porsche is best known for, but anything
that wins the Transsyberia Rally is awesome in our book. |
2 |
|
GMC Sierra
1500 |
$32,180 |
It's
basically a Chevy Silverado Z71. It's a little lower on the list because it's
a little...prissier. |
2 |
|
Ford
Expedition |
2 |
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|
Land Rover
Defender |
2 |
||
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Nissan Armada |
2 |
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CHEVROLET
TAHOE |
$37,280.00 |
The Tahoe is
a big improvement over the previous generation, but it’s still not there yet.
The third row doesn’t fold flat and we aren’t sold on the looks inside and
out, not to mention the interior built quality. On top of that, it can go
off-road, but not very well. A little sand and gravel might be alright, but
rocks and muddy trails are best avoided. It can tow quite well, but we’re
looking at all-terrain vehicles and the Tahoe isn’t one of them. |
1 |
|
Ram 1500 |
$30,010 |
It's a big,
American pickup. What more do you want? |
1 |
|
Ford F-150 |
1 |
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Hummer H2 |
1 |
||
|
Hummer H3 |
1 |
||
|
Jeep Liberty |
$23,360 |
Jeep makes
damn good off-roaders. The classic Wrangler might be the hard-core option.
But there are capable alternatives available for those who would sacrifice a
little off-road performance for a lot of on-road usability. |
1 |
|
Chevrolet
Silverado 1500 |
$32,795 |
The Chevy's
Z71 package adds a ton to the Silverado, which is already a great truck. |
0 |
|
FORD EXPLORER |
$29,280 |
The Explorer,
despite its name, is like the Tahoe and the Yukon. It’s far better on the
road than off it, though it’s not as bad as you might think. The cabin is
roomy and quiet and the ride and handling are quite good for a truck-based
SUV. Some of the interior plastics are a bit low grade and the interior is
dated. Yet, there is hope for those who need an on-road SUV, as a new
Explorer is coming for 2011. That one won’t be able to make this list, but it
should fair well in our mid-size SUV test. |
0 |
|
Honda HR-V |
-1 |
||
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GMC YUKON |
$38,020 |
The Yukon
carries over the same issues as the Tahoe, but at a higher price tag. It
might be fairly good on the road with its decent motor and ability to tow,
but just like the Chevrolet, going off-road isn’t its best area. If you want
the Yukon, just look at the Tahoe and save some money, because even if you’re
badge shopping, a GMC badge isn’t that much better than a Chevy one. |
-2 |
|
Hummer H1 |
I have towed
the H1 when it got stuck |
-2 |
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Toyota's RAV4 |
£18,000 |
And it's the
same with Toyota's entry-level RAV4. It looks good and, with a price tag of
£18,000, seems like good value. But it only has two-wheel drive. |
-2 |
|
BMW X5 |
-3 |
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