Top 10 Off-Road Vehicles

 10. Mercedes-Benz G500

 Mercedes-Benz is widely known for their luxury cars but Mercedes can also put out great off-road vehicles. The G500 is a great representation of that, originally crafted as an armed forces vehicle in the 1970’s and it hasn’t changed too much from its roots this vehicle is a beast when it comes to the off-roads while still keeping a luxurious feel. At its core the G500 still has that original body-on-frame build along with solid axles at each end of the chassis. What really makes the G500 stand out as a off-road vehicle is the fact that it has 3 electronically activated locking differentials which is extremely rare for a luxury vehicle.

9. Chevy Colorado Z/71

 Most notably known as the little brother to the Chevy Silverado, the Colorado is beginning to step up to the Silverado’s level. The Colorado is not yet on the same when it comes to towing but on a tight trail the Chevy Colorado comes out on top. The road package for the Colorado includes a hill descent control system, an automatic locking rear differential, and an upgraded suspension. The Chevy Colorado is a great off-road vehicle and quickly garnering more and more respect.

8. Nissan Xterra Pro-4X

  

The Nissan Xterra has always been notorious for its superb off-road abilities, this vehicle can really handle whatever you throw at it and it’s only improving. The most recent additions onto the Pro-4X are a hill descent control and hill start assist which makes sure the Xterra won’t roll backwards on a steep incline. The Pro-4X is also decked out with some large all-terrain tires along with some Bilstein shocks. The Nissan Xterra is designed perfectly for tight trails without the possibility of facing any body damage.

7. Toyota Land Cruiser

 The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most well known off-road vehicles, when it comes to powering through terrain few vehicles can match the power of the Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser can handle any type of trail you throw at it with its smooth riding independent front and coil-long solid axle rear suspension. Another unique addition onto the Land Cruiser is Toyota’s Kinetic Dynamic Suspension, this allows for more suspension movement in off-road situations and then tightens up once you hit the high speed roads. It’s a one of a kind system that you’ll be hard pressed to find anything similar in another off-road vehicle.

6. Land Rover Range Rover

  

The Range Rover is one of the most well known off-road vehicles and for good reason, not only is it a sleek luxurious vehicle but it also packs a lot of punch. The Range Rover features an adjustable and long travel air suspension as well as a computer controlled Terrain Response four-wheel drive system. One of the most unique features the Range Rover offers is the fact it can cross water up to three feet deep. The optional locking rear differential also allows the Range Rover to clear obstacles that would trump most off-road vehicles.

5. Ford Super Duty

  

When it comes to heavy towing there are few pickup trucks better than the Ford Super Duty. While most pickups use an independent front suspension the Super Duty uses a solid beam axle which allows for increased durability and the ability to handle larger than stock tires. There’s also an option for an electronically locking rear differential allowing the Super Duty to handle even the roughest terrains.

 4. Ford Raptor

  

To put it simply the Ford Raptor is an absolute monster when it comes to high speed off-road vehicles. The Ford Raptor has an independent front and solid-axle rear suspension system which provides roughly a foot of wheel travel at each corner, which is double the size of a usual pickup truck. The ginormous 35 inch tires also allow it to roar through most off-road terrains. The Raptor is also almost as capable in slow, rough terrains as some of the much larger off-road pickup trucks.

3. Ram Power Wagon

  

When it comes to the best off-road pick up truck the Ram Power Wagon takes the cake. The Power Wagon takes all of the Ford Super Duty’s strengths and builds off of them with its solid axles front and rear and coil-link suspension. To increase articulation in the three-link front suspension the Articulink was created to allow for more flex in the suspension when facing rough terrain. If you feel you need more flex in the suspension you can press a button to disconnect the swaybar to allow for more suspension. The Power Wagon also features a suped up locking front and rear differential allowing the truck to power through muddy situations.

2. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Hard Rock Edition

 The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is built for off road havoc, and the 2015 Hard Rock Edition just makes this vehicle even more of a beast. The Hard Rock Edition includes blacked out trim, tough bumpers with removable end caps, red tow hooks, and rock rails. There is no terrain too tough for the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon to conquer. When it comes to the off roads there are few better than the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.

1. Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

 The Toyota 4Runner has long been one of the best vehicles for off-road purposes, and the 2015 TRD Pro edition is no different. Specifically designed to be able to handle the off-roads as well as it handles the streets. The TRD Pro edition includes a locking rear differential as well as Crawl Control which is Toyota’s version of cruise control for off-road. There is also a new suspension system which allows for an extra inch of wheel travel. The vehicle is also decked out with taller Goodrich All-Terrain tires that wrap around faux beadlock wheels. The 2015 4Runner TRD Pro once again has once again proven why the 4Runner is thought of as one of the top off-road vehicles.

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