Best SUVs for Rugged Off-Road Adventures

6 SUVs Built for Off-Road

When you’re ready for an extreme off-road adventure, you don’t need anything holding you back. These SUVs are built for the extreme.

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If you are searching for an SUV that can drive the kids to and from school, with all their gear, plus do some serious stump jumpin’ on the weekend, vacation, or holidays, look no further. We have listed six of the best SUVs for rugged off-road adventures; SUVs that will take sharp corners, plow with ease through rough terrain, and climb steep hills with mastered ease.

1.     Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser has a long and solid reputation for getting the job done both on and off the road. This vehicle’s abilities off-road are passed by few with its smooth ability to slog through rugged terrain and all-whether road conditions. With its massive 5.7-liter, 381-hp, V-8 engine, independent front and solid rear axle suspension the Land Cruiser lives up to its name and allows you to cruise through nearly anything on or off the road ahead. In addition, when the trail gets tight, Toyota’s Crawl Control allows the braking system to tighten on one side or the other in order to give you maximum maneuverability in limited areas.

2.     Land Rover Discovery

This more than capable vehicle is impressive both on and off the road. With a striking towing capacity of 7,716 to 8,201 pounds, plenty of cargo space and seating for up to seven this vehicle’s powerful base engine will take you wherever the road leads you. Its ability to maneuver tight turns, snow- or mud-packed trails, deep desert sands, and shallow creeks with little effort is sure to impress all.

3.     Toyota 4-Runner TRD Pro

With Toyota’s 4-Runner TRD Pro this vehicle has outstanding off-road capabilities, due to its superior rear suspension, and locking rear differential with Crawl Control. Its towing capacity is at 5,000 pounds and with a powerhouse of an engine at 270 horsepower. This vehicle’s outstanding ability to handle all your on- or off-road needs is truly impressive. Additionally, the 4-Runner is a wise purchase with a resale value at nearly 55%. With its impressive ground clearance and tire options this SUV holds nothing back, especially you.

4.     Jeep Renegade

The Jeep Renegade, with its powerful towing capacity of 2,000 pounds, truly is a renegade at betraying any organized ideas of remaining a strictly on-road vehicle. If you ever feel the need to leave the pavement, then this powerful machine is the one you want to go with. Its incredible balance and abilities both off-road and on the highway make is a superior SUV to most all others, in its class. Its comfortable, quality interior allows for seating for five passengers. In addition, this is a vehicle that, when cared for properly, retains a good deal of its value for resale.

5.     Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee performs superbly either on- or off-road. With its muscular 240 to 360 horsepower engine, a towing capacity of 3,500 to 6,200 pounds, and impressive interior with room up to five passengers this vehicle will take you through some of the roughest country, steepest hills, and tightest curves with impeccable strength, balance, and courage.  

6.     Land Rover Range Rover

Looking like just another luxury SUV, this vehicle will surprise you with is off-road abilities as well as its on-road performance. With an optional 5.0-liter, supercharged V-8 engine, an impressive towing capacity of 6,614 to 7,716 pounds, outstanding suspension, computer-controlled Terrain Response, and its four-wheel drive abilities the Land Rover Range Rover is able to tackle nearly anything the weather or the road conditions my throw at it. With its low-range gearing and locking rear differential this vehicle can crawl through three-feet of water or over the tops of boulders with ease. Its luxurious interior, with seating for up to five passengers, makes this vehicle the perfect on-road and off-road SUV.

If you are searching for some satisfying off-road adventures, but still need a practical and superiorly performing vehicle to drive to and from the office, we are convinced this list of outstanding vehicles with fit the bill, meet all your on- and off-road needs and much more.