What is the best 4x4 SUV? (2023)

With the appetite of America on crossovers and SUVs that surrender from the top of the charts, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a "real" to find a "real"Offroad-Capable 4x4 SUV. Many, but not all new SUVs have a certain ability to send the power of the engine to all four bikes, but that does not mean that you have real 4x4 or all-wheel drive (4WD) skills. The technical director FrankMarkus explains the difference between all -wheel drive (AWD) and 4WDHereIn the meantime.

2021 Ford Bronco

Well, you can't buy one today, but the eagerly awaitedFord BroncoThe 4x4 SUV should return at the end of this year. What we know: It is expected to be a challenge of the body-on frame for thatJeep Wranglerand to be an immensely capable off -roader.Ford RangerWe expect medium -sized pickups2021 Ford BroncoStandard with all -wheel drive and a removable roof and removable doors. How its predecessors, the 2021Ford Broncois offered in two- and four-door configurations.Ford RangerThe Bronco will probably be by default with the 2.3-liter turbo 4-Ecoboost-Ecoboost. In this collection, the engine makes 270 hp and a strong torque of 310 LB-FT.Ford2.7 or 3.5-liter twin turbo-V-6s are offered as options.-Gang automatic in theFord F-150And Ranger. All old is new again.

2020 Jeep Cherokee

In the compact 4x4 SUV area there is really not much competition for theJeep CherokeeWith regard to off-road chops. The only vehicle in its segment that offers proper 4WD (although AWD is also available), the 2020 model in 2019 did not receive any major updates and rough and rust-off-road segments with a variety ofEquipment variants that are supposed to meet a wide range of buyers. The most off-road capable trims remains the Trailhawk 4x4.

By default, the Trailhawk is equipped with a 3.2-liter V-6 of 271 PS/239 LB-FT. A 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbomer-good for 270 hp (and an essential torque advantage of 56 LB-FT) is optional. A automatic nunglang transmission is standard. It is also equipped with a mechanical locking differential and various off-road drive modes for additional traction and performanceComparisonAgainst the off -road -orientedToyota RavchAdventure AWD, we were impressed by the skills of the Cherokee Trailhawk, as it conveniently sent a series of mud, rock and clay-off road obstacles.

2020 Jeep Wrangler

TheJeep WranglerIt was probably the first brand and the model that appeared in your head when she thought 4x4 SUVs, and for good reason2019 SUV of the yearWas one of the best-selling 4WD SUVs last year. The Wrangler is a legend. However, the Rubicon 4x4 is our selection for pure off-roading, which is either in two- or four-door configurations with electronically blocking front and back, a two-way (high/low) Transfer housing and a front anti-anti available Istroll beam separation function. A 285 PS/260-LB-FT-3.6-liter V-6-V-6 can be combined either with a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission. A 270 PS/295-LB-FT-2.0-turbolader-i-4 is available.And a mild hybrid from Etorque is now available with the I-4 or V-6 on Sahara Unlimited.New Willys Edition, Freedom Edition and Black and Tan Packages now take part in the option list.2020 Porsche 911, Remastering a MasterJeepHas ran a mile and then for its loyal customers with kilometers high expectations.

2020 Land Rover Defender

Like the Ford Bronco the publication of theLand Rover Defenderwas expected with excitement. Features Editor Christian Seabaughdrove several through West AfricaAnd got away and said: "The defender is the same as the modern construction, technology and comfort with the off-road capabilities, performance and payload that require hardcore rockcrawlers and overlanders." He continued: "4 out of 296 hp in P300 is standard for the Usmacht a healthy torque of 395 hp and 406 LB-free torque in the D240 models does not go to America. "The United States will receive a plug-in hybrid version of the defender, at least in the near future.Like the Bronco and the Wrangler, the defender is available in two -door (90) and four -door (110) forms.

2020 Land Rover Discovery

Redesigned for the 2017 model year, whichLand Rover discoveryThe off-road capabilities come from the introduction of 1989. Many may remember the legendary yellow camel trophy and supports vehicles. This means that the 4x4 SUV of five or seven-fit is either with a 335-hp/332-LB-FFT-Charged V-6 or a 254-hp/443-LB-FFT-Turbodiesel V-6 offered.For a serious off-roading, we recommend the HSE luxury equipment with adjustable air suspension and a two-speed transmission case (high/low range) that offers it proper all-wheel drive.For example, recognizes deep sand and adapts the drive element to cross it best. Office has only a few colleagues.

2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Speaking of icons, the Ever BoxyMercedes-Benz G-Class(noneOff -road vehicle) can be seen more frequently when you look down Rodeo Drive, but its original and true mission to make the site for submission remains intact. As it was from the beginning, Austria, Austria, was from today's Magna-Steyr derRecently redesigned/revised G-car in Graz, Austria. It is offered with a 4.0-liter twin turbo V-8 engine in two forms of strength: 416 PS/450 LB-FT torque in the G 550 and full577 PS/627 LB-FT in the G 63.All This performance is led by a automatic name with a two-speed transfer housing and an electronic locking differentiation and the rear differences.As well as in off -road, optional for the G 550 and standard for G 63 is optional. As Seabaugh in a thorough wroteFirst drive"It is always discouraging to reinvent an icon. But butMercedesdone."

2020 Toyota 4Runner

Recently updated infotainment and security systems brought them alongFive generations-tiresToyota 4RunnerIn modern times, but it has not changed what makes it a great off-road companion, especially in TRD off-road or TRD Pro-Trim.Terrain selection replacement of off-road driving modes.Liter-V-6 driven, which produces 270 hp and 278 LB-FT torque.can use.

Toyota off-road vehicle

With a story that goes almost as far back, the famous, famousToyota off-road vehicleIf decades of 4x4-SUV experience.driven by a (thirsty) 5.7-liter V-8, which produces 381 hp and 401 LB-FT torque. The only gearbox is important.ToyotaThe legendary kinetic dynamic suspension system that hydraulically adapts the front and rear stabilizer bars, which increases the articulation and traction of the wheel when the terrain is uneven./Offer the back of the dimensions of the land cruiser of the land cruiser is an off-road rotary-wenn activated-the brake pressure on the rear wheel on the inside of the curve assisted. This creates a rolling pitch, similar to a tank. If you arrive whereverThere is, in comfort and style? The Land Cruiser has covered her.