It offered an easy ride rarely seen in other off-roaders. Even those non-veterans felt confident sitting in the driver's and passengers' seats alike whenever the vehicle went over rocks, tilting dirt ...

Today's reader wants a daily driver that's more frugal than their old SUV but can be fun, too. Is that an impossible ask on a ...

These are usually pickup trucks or SUVs, since not many other types of cars get 4x4 capability. Many sedans and even a few sporty coupes get AWD instead, which enhances traction but is not the ...

Appearing strong and durable, SUVs and 4x4s have a certain image to uphold. Surely a car that can barrel across rutted fields won’t break down on the open road? Not necessarily, as our research has ...

Even campsites high up in the mountains, miles from civilisation, will be well serviced with loos, cooking facilities and ...

Appearing strong and durable, SUVs and 4x4s have a certain image to uphold. Surely a car that can barrel across rutted fields won’t break down on the open road? Not necessarily, as our research has ...

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When this beast was unveiled, the world had never seen something so tough specifically made for the civilian mass-market.

The new Lexus GX combines rugged off-road capability with comfort and luxury, positioning itself as a formidable rival to ...