Going off-road driving is one of the most memorable driving experiences that any driver can have. The thrill of taking vehicles to places to carve out new paths is something that will not be matched by the usual highway and city driving experiences.
However, off-road driving will require vehicles that are up to the challenge. Here are some of the top off-road vehicles that are currently out on the market.
2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport - MSRP begins at $63,350
The 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport looks stylish as a luxurious status symbol, but underneath the sleek exterior is a machine that is also one of the most capable off-road vehicles in the market. While the vehicle may feel too big and unruly when driving through city streets, its true power and grace are revealed once it goes off road. The 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport packs a supercharged V6 engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission, along with all-wheel drive with a customizable Terrain Response system.
2015 Lexus GX 460 - MSRP begins at $49,485
The Lexus GX 460 is a capable off-road vehicle that is both quick and very quiet. The vehicle packs a 4.6-liter V8 engine with a six-speed automatic transmission, with handling that may be considered as lumbering at times but is at the same time very secure. Riding inside the vehicle is comfortable too, with a well-finished and plush cabin, and the Lexus GX 460's reliability is consistently above average.
2015 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X - MSRP begins $31,510
The 2015 Nissan Frontier features the ruggedness of the full-size Nissan Titan, but in a mid-size body with better fuel economy. The vehicle is very versatile, as it can be used as a basic work pickup truck, a near-luxurious recreational vehicle, and anything in between. For owners looking to take the 2015 Nissan Frontier off road, they can purchase the PRO-4X trim, which adds features such as all-wheel drive, Bilstein off-road shocks, an electronic locking rear limited-slip differential and fog lamps.
2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro - MSRP begins at $35,725
The TRD Pro trim of the 2015 Toyota Tacoma pushes the off-road driving performance of mid-size trucks to a possibly unprecedented level. The vehicle packs a 4.0-liter V6 engine with either a five-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual transmission. Drivers may also choose to purchase a supercharger, which will bump up the vehicle's 236 horsepower to 304 horsepower. The 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro also has a 2-inch lift up front with a decreased spring rate so that drivers will not even notice big impacts, supported by Bilstein shocks and BFGoodrich off-road driving tires.
2015 Ram 2500 Power Wagon - MSRP begins at $49,145
The 2015 Ram 2500 Power Wagon is a three-quarter ton full-sized pickup truck that packs a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine, capable of delivering 410 horsepower through a six-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle has a very aggressive rear axle ratio, all-wheel drive, locking differentials, Bilstein shocks and all-terrain tires for a powerful off-road driving experience.
2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon - MSRP begins at $35,695
The top-of-the-line 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is ready to go off-road driving the first time that the driver enters the vehicle. Named after the famous Rubicon Trail in the Sierra Nevadas, the 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon features 17-inch wheels with 32-inch off-road driving tires, a Dana 44 front axle with a 4.10 rear-axle ratio, electronic front and rear locking differentials, a front sway bar that disconnects electronically, automatic headlamps, rock rails and insulation under the hood. This vehicle is certainly for serious off-road drivers.
