For the Love of Outdoors
For the Love of Outdoors
So, you’re looking for a small SUV that is willing and able to take you on your adventures. Compact SUVs are popular not only because they are versatile, but they offer a car-like driving experience with SUV-like capabilities. But where do you start if you want one that can tackle some rough terrain when you’re not commuting to work on the highway? Read More
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Going off-road doesn’t have to be a chore. If you’ve got one of the best SUVs for off-roading, you’ll enjoy the fun in the sun and taking on the toughest terrain.
Off-road vehicles are exploding on the market these days. Ford dealers and other manufacturers are coming out with trucks and SUVs that are more capable of tackling rough terrain than ever. If you want to take your next adventure to the trails and enjoy the thrill of rock crawling or mudding, you have choices. But every off-road SUV vehicle is not created equal. Take a look at some of your best options.
The Toyota 4Runner is a capable SUV whether you need it for running errands or adventuring. And while every 4Runner can handle some rough roads, the TRD Pro turns the 4Runner into a legitimate off-roader. It starts with the electronic locking rear differential and 2.5-inch Fox internal-bypass shocks, but this is just the beginning. It also has underbody skid plates and front springs that raise the front by an inch, so it will easily make its way over large obstacles.
The latest Ford Bronco is a reimagined version of the original. It’s a well-rounded SUV that can handle any terrain with ease, but it’s still smooth and comfortable on the road. The Bronco’s GOAT system has several driving modes, making is capable of going over any terrain. Add the Sasquatch Package, and you can take on even more with its 35-inch mud-terrain tires, a higher clearance suspension, and flocking front and rear axles.
There can’t be a list of off-road vehicles without the Jeep Wrangler. This iconic SUV comes standard with four-wheel drive, almost 10 inches of ground clearance, and a strong V-6 engine. The Jeep can handle rough terrain better than many other SUVs, and it’s even more capable if you have the Rubicon model. In addition to the heavy-duty Fox shocks that push the ground clearance to over 10 inches, the Rubicon has 33-inch mud-terrain tires, a disconnecting front sway bar, and rock sliders.
The Land Rover Defender is another name that’s synonymous with off-road capability. It returned to the lineup with an all-new design in 2020, but it still provides the same notorious off-road capabilities as the classic model. The new Defender has 11.5 inches of ground clearance and an approach angle of up to 40 degrees for crawling over and around off-road obstacles. It can also wade through 900mm of water.
The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk has more off-road chops than most upscale SUVs. It comes loaded with equipment such as skid plates, an air suspension, tow hooks, and a terrain management system. Jeep’s legendary four-wheel drive systems make sure drivers have plenty of traction, and the Trailhawk’s high air intakes help it drive through high water.
If you’re a hard-core off-road driver, these are the vehicles you’ll want to take a look at. The Ford Bronco is one of the newer off-road SUVs on the market and is worth a trip to your Ford dealer for a closer look.
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