Welcome to ‘Off-Road Warriors: The Best SUVs for Tackling Any Terrain.’ This is your guided tour through the world of terrain-conquering titans, vehicles bred with the tenacity to take you wherever the compass points, whether there’s a road or not. From iconic mainstays that have carried adventurers across continents to modern marvels packed with high-tech features designed to master Mother Nature’s toughest challenges, we’ll navigate the landscape of the most capable off-roaders in the world.
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Jeep Wrangler
The Wrangler is a legendary off-roader, equipped with robust 4×4 systems, high ground clearance, and easily removable doors and roof for a true outdoor experience. Its Rubicon variant has extra features such as locking differentials and a sway bar disconnect system for extreme terrain.
Toyota Land Cruiser
Known for its longevity and reliability, the Land Cruiser combines luxury with off-road capability. Its full-time 4WD, high ground clearance, and advanced suspension make it an excellent vehicle for any terrain.
Land Rover Defender
The Defender is renowned for its off-road prowess. With a robust structure, permanent four-wheel drive, and Terrain Response systems that adapt to various conditions, it’s built to conquer challenging landscapes.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Despite its luxury status, the G-Class, particularly the G550, boasts impressive off-road specs. It features three locking differentials, off-road driving modes, and a rugged ladder-frame chassis.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
The Trailhawk variant of the Grand Cherokee comes with air suspension for increased ground clearance, a limited-slip differential, and Jeep’s Quadra-Drive II 4×4 system for excellent off-road performance.
Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
The 4Runner is a body-on-frame SUV, a rarity in modern times. The TRD Pro variant has off-road tuned suspension, a locking rear differential, and a multi-terrain select system.
Ford Bronco
Making its comeback in 2021, the new Bronco has off-roading in its DNA. It offers high ground clearance, large tires, and features like removable doors and a roof. Its G.O.A.T. Modes system (Goes Over Any Type of Terrain) enhances its off-road capability.
Nissan Patrol
The Patrol is highly regarded outside North America for its off-road abilities. It features a robust frame, a powerful engine, and an advanced hydraulic body motion control system.
Lexus GX
The Lexus GX combines luxury with off-road capability. Its body-on-frame construction, four-wheel-drive system, and Multi-Terrain Select system make it a rugged off-roader.
Land Rover Discovery
With an adjustable air suspension, Terrain Response 2 system, and a two-speed transfer case, the Discovery is built for off-roading while maintaining interior comfort and luxury.
This article originally appeared on MyCarMakesNoise.
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