Modern SUVs are not as capable as they were used to be in the past. However, some of them are still good at off-road conditions, even being luxurious and sophisticated.
Let’s see which midsize SUVs can guide you through rough terrain, dirt, sand, snow, and rocks.
Toyota 4Runner
2016 Toyota 4Runner Trail © Toyota Motor Corporation
If you want decent off-road performance, you can stick with the Toyota 4Runner and search no further. It is one of the best off-road vehicles for the price; it is good on any terrain and will serve you for a long time. However, if you need the luxury or nice smooth driving in the city, there are better options.
Jeep Cherokee
2016 Jeep Cherokee Overland © Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
The Jeep Cherokee is a happy medium of the SUV market. It has good off-road handling, low price, medium fuel-efficiency, and a little of luxury features. Nothing especially great, nothing especially wrong.
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Black Bear Edition © Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.
The Jeep Wrangler is a somewhat controversial vehicle. While it has some real merits (fantastic off-road capabilities and old-schoolish design for instance), it has some blunders such as poor fuel-efficiency.
Lexus GX
2016 Lexus GX 460 © Toyota Motor Corporation
The Lexus GX costs a lot, but you will like its blend of top-notch quality and off-road smoothness. Great choice for those who want all within one sophisticated vehicle.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport © Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC
Top choice for off-road driving. Land Rover occupied the niche of luxurious, capable, and enduring SUVs both in midsize and full-size classes. The last but not least is the vehicle’s design which is really memorizing and sumptuous.
