One of the most price-effective and time-tested ways to go off the beaten path in a motorized vehicle is to buy a used SUV or pickup and modify it with aftermarket parts to enhance its performance. Well, there’s also something to be said for getting a new vehicle straight from the dealer showroom that’s ready to play in the dirt. And more than ever before, automakers are offering vehicles with those off-road modifications already installed for you.
To showcase this trend, we’ve rounded up a group of capable off-the-lot off-roaders. Just note that this isn’t a comprehensive list of vehicles. Rather, we picked some of our favorites to highlight the varied abilities and price tags that are available and ordered them by truck, SUV and wagon body type.
EDMUNDS SAYS: Automakers are increasingly offering vehicles that come optimized for driving in off-road situations straight from the factory. No matter how far into the wilderness you want to go, there’s an off-roader to fit your needs.
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