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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class - 8.8/10
The Mercedes G-Class has been taking the path less traveled for years, with locking axles, four-wheel drive and deep-water fording. It's almost as legendary off-road as the Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco. The new line, including an electric version, expertly keeps passengers comfortable no matter the terrain or temperature. The G 580 is only enhanced by its electric drivetrain option, with smooth and silent actions after each input that makes off-roading nearly too easy.
2024 Ford Bronco - 8.7/10
The Ford Bronco nearly does it all for Outdoor Adventurers, offering itself up as a robust off-reader in any form. Buyers can opt for a two- or four-door version, with a hard or soft top. Trim levels and packages are named and optioned by adventure requirement level. Loads of accessories are available for buyers to make it their own while smart off road options, cameras and gauges keep everyone safe. As with the Wrangler, the doors, roof and other parts are removable. It's also shorter than a pickup truck making it easier to enter and exit trailheads.
2024 Jeep Wrangler - 8.6/10
The Jeep Wrangler is nearly unaffected by terrain, weather or incline in the hands of a skilled driver. Even in stock form it can tackle some of the toughest trails Outdoor Adventurers can throw at it. Like the Bronco, it's offered with either a manual or automatic transmission. Also like the Bronco, its doors and roof can be removed. Now offered in plug-in hybrid form in the Wrangler 4xe, it can go about 20 miles on electric power alone.
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser - 8.4/10
The Toyota Land Cruiser has history as a legendary off-road vehicle that is ripe and ready for Outdoor Adventurers. The new model has a redesigned exterior with a more rugged and modern look, as well as a spacious and luxurious interior. The Land Cruiser has a full-time four-wheel drive system. Drivers can choose from six different drive modes to help navigate tough terrain, as well as a crawl control feature that automatically adjusts the speed and braking on steep off-road slopes. The Land Cruiser also comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, head-up display, wireless charger and JBL sound system.
2024 Toyota Tacoma - 8.3/10
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma is a versatile and reliable pickup truck that can handle nearly any Outdoor Adventure. The new model is offered with a hybrid powertrain, which combines a 3.3-liter V6 engine with an electric motor to deliver 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque. The Tacoma also has a range of features that make it ready for off-road challenges, such as a locking rear differential, a multi-terrain monitor, a crawl control system, and a TRD-tuned suspension. The Tacoma's cabin is spacious and comfortable, with a 10-inch touchscreen, wireless charger, panoramic sunroof, and JBL sound system.
2024 Lexus GX - 8.2/10
The luxury three-row Lexus GX, like its stablemate the Land Cruiser, comes with four-wheel drive, locking differentials and camera views to keep Outdoor Adventurers safe on the trails. The new GX is bigger than the outgoing model with the redesign improving incline approach and departure angles for easier off-road travel. The new Electronic Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (E-KDSS) locks and unlocks the front and rear stabilizer bars to assist when more wheel articulation is needed. The GX can tow 9,000 pounds.
2025 Rivian R1T - 8.1/10
The 2025 Rivian R1T can handle weekend- or week-long Outdoor Adventurer off-the-grid experiences. The electric R1T is zippy off the line but can also has a tow up to 11,000 pounds. It has a payload capacity of 1,760 pounds, making it ideal for hauling your gear and equipment. The top R1T features a quad-motor system and an adjustable air suspension that can raise the ground clearance up to 14.5 inches. The R1T also has a gear tunnel that provides extra storage space, or it can be equipped with a camp kitchen.
2024 Ford Ranger - 8.1/10
The redesigned 2024 Ford Ranger comes with new driver assist technologies and features to make driving easier both on- or off-road for Outdoor Adventurers. It offers camera technology, including Pro Trailer Backup Assist, an integrated trailer brake controller and 360-degree camera. Ranger is available with an Integrated Box Side Step and new fold-flat rear seats that make it easy to carry big stuff in the cab. Greater width between the wheel wells in this generation allows the truck to flat-carry cargo up to four feet wide, plus in-bed and in-cab outlets provide the ability to power various devices.
2025 Rivian R1S - 8.0/10
The R1S SUV is nearly as capable off-road as on, and might even be suited better for long weekends on the trails. The three-row R1S is comfortable and customizable, and offers three power levels, each more exciting than the last. It can go up to 420 miles on a single charge, and features power outlets for devices and tools. R1S has an adjustable suspension for when the road gets rough, and multiple drive modes for city and highway driving.
2024 Ford Bronco Sport - 7.9/10
The compact Ford Bronco Sport isn't the most powerful, but it's incredibly capable compared to its competition. Its size allows it to squeeze into trails bigger vehicles cannot, and available four-wheel drive and drive mode technology makes getting through inclement conditions a breeze. The Bronco Sport is easy to live with as a daily driver but it doesn't have as much cargo room as other SUVs its size. Bronco Sport can tow up to 2,200 pounds, and is offered with the company's CoPilot360 safety suite, which includes adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assist, and navigation.
2024 GMC Canyon - 7.9/10
The 2024 GMC Canyon is a midsize pickup truck that offers a lot of upside for Outdoor Adventurers. The Canyon comes in the buyer's choice of three engine options, and is capable of towing up to 7,700 pounds, a best-in-class figure. The Canyon also has an available off-road grade, called the Canyon AT4, which adds a locking rear differential, skid plates, hill descent control, and 31-inch all-terrain tires. The Canyon's interior is spacious and comfortable, with a 10.5-inch touchscreen, a wireless charger, a Bose sound system, and a suite of advanced safety systems.