Most Viewed Writer in In terms of all-around off-road ability - which I would define as:Ability to tackle large obstacles like fallen trees and rocksAbility to cover large distances of broken ground at speed (sort of what you see in the Dakar or Baja races, only they're running much faster)Ability to traverse sand, mud, water, ice, and whatever else you sometimes have to drive thru off-roadNOTE: The answer to this question very much depends on where you live. If, for example, we're talking about Tanzania, than I'd say a Rover is the way to go. If we're talking about the Middle East, I'd vote for a Land Cruiser or Hilux...etc. You want to choose a vehicle that has good part availability, as well as something a lot of local mechanics know how to work on. A Jeep Wrangler would be a very bad choice for Africa, as Jeeps aren't all that common compared to a Toyota or Rover.I'd say that a top-end Jeep Wrangler (like a Rubicon X) is the best off-road vehicle you can buy from a dealership. It has a short wheelbase, which is great for tackling obstacles, and a variety of equipment that gives an off-road driver lots of control when trying to navigate obstacles.

It also has sufficient power, ground clearance, and rugged construction, which make long-distance travel very feasible.An FJ Cruiser would probably be my second choice, followed by a Toyota Tacoma with the new TRD Pro package. A Land Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota 4Runner, etc. would all be options if my first three choices weren't available (or if I were buying a vehicle for more than just off-road adventure).Of course, any vehicle with a rugged frame and 4wd can be a great off-roader in the right hands. The trick to great off-roading is experience, technique, and smart judgment. What's more, a handful of modifications (like an upgraded suspension, some steel bumpers and rock rails, new gearing) can turn even the most boring 4x4 into an off-road juggernaut.As for Range Rover/Land Rover, they certainly have capabilities. But they're heavy, pricey, and when they're built in the most rugged configurations (such as the vehicles you find on an African safari), they bare far more resemblance to a pickup truck than a luxurious SUV.

Your typical Serengeti Rover isn't dripping with luxury...it bears little resemblance to the Range Rover most people see on the streets of North America.Suffice to say, I'd put a Jeep Wrangler, Toyota FJ Cruiser, or Toyota TRD Pro Tacoma up against a fancy new Range Rover on any off-road course in North America. Goldendoodle Puppies For Sale Washington StateEven if the Range Rover holds it's own, it will do so at a price point substantially higher than the rest. Bmw E46 Rear Bulb Warning LightThat's nothing to brag about.T Shirt Triumph Bob DylanMost Viewed Writer in JLR execs can probably feel their haemorrhoids coming down as they read the words "commercial vehicle" - in the UK that means a workman's transport.The current RR is more of an extended mobility station wagon really - it's severely compromised by design and complexity for really heavy duty off road work.

Massive complexity is a major hazard if you are miles from help. You need to be able to keep the vehicle going with the tools supplied with it. Monster alloys and low profile tyres are just daft if you are serious about off roading.The original 1969 RR was a good off roader because it was so simple - a Defender in drag really.The afficionados will recognise the Land Rover components involved - but not RR items.I'd be interested to hear of real competitors to it.If you want to pose around and feel confident in a foot of snow in the mall car park then a RR is the way to go.Most Viewed Writer in with 660+ answersI'll elaborate on Jason Lancaster's answer a bit, having owned close to half-a-dozen Land Rovers.If you walk into a US dealer, and buy an off-the-floor vehicle, and attempt to use it in a "severe environment" which includes (by my definition)unimproved roadsrocks larger than basketballsmud deeper than 20 inchessand deeper than 36 incheswater crossings more than 30 inches deep and more than 20 feet acrossfallen treesthen he's spot-on in his assessment (but you'd expect

that, it's his job).HOWEVER, step into the WABAC machine, set the time for 1989, and the answer is definitely "Range Rover", at least until the Land Rover Defender was available in the US starting in '93, at which point it's King of the (Off-)Road until it leaves the US market in '97. There was just nothing else like it. Range Rover "Classics" as they are known are still much in demand by hard core Land Rover off-road enthusiasts.Even up through '04, the Land Rover Discovery (while not a Range Rover, close kin) dead-stock off-the-dealer-floor (plus off-road tires) could run circles around even heavily modified Jeeps and the like.The US markets for upscale SUVs put a premium on cup holders and electric butt scratchers and 63 speaker surround sound. Rather than lose their market share, Land Rover went with the times.Historically, the Land Rover products were built as utility vehicles. That changed in the US and some other markets. The underpinnings are still there, but masked under a heavy layer of BMW-inspired over-complication and reliance on "fancy electronics" from their period of ownership.

In developing countries, they're still pretty amazing. Pity we can't get those here.Most Viewed Writer in In addition to Jason Lancaster's answer, a few insights from my experience with Toyota FJ and other offroad vehicles. While Jeep Wranglers are quite appreciated by the offroad communities, my experience is they tend to have poor reliabilty without heavy modifications. I have seen numerous Wranglers tearing half-shafts, ball-joints and other transmision components in offroad conditions. This can be solved by improving those parts, but require quite a bit of investment and maintenance. Land Rovers are excelent cars, however, except the Defender, they also require some upgrades to be ready for forest trails. And the Defenders are not really a car most people will enjoy driving on regular roads for lengthy trips. For soft offroading, I think LR's best model is the Discovery, which, with some MT tires and a winch, can perform well in many offroad situations. Keep in mind, though, new come with a lot of electronics which, if a sensor goes berserk, can trigger a chain of malfunctions.