Assuming DC doesn't re-introduce a pickup truck in the next few years which mini or mid size pickup is the most capable off-road?
OT: 4X4 Pickup Trucks
Sep 19, 2005
9 Replies
Do you get the LandRover Defender 130 hi-cap over there ?
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Dave Milne, Scotland '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
There is a Land Rover dealership across town but I have never seen anything like that here..... that and landrover's are a bit out of my projected price range.
Lots of "Taco" fans out there... the Toyota Tacoma fairs quite well off road, good ground clearance from factory, good fuel economy, great resale value.
I don't know how they are offroad but the Honda Ridgeline is pretty cool. Tons of standard features making for a higher base price but is inline with others when similarly equipped.
If I were looking for a mid size 4x4, I'd consider the Taco as the benchmark and see how the others measured up. In case it matters, the Taco is built at the NUMMI plant in Fremont CA.
-Brian
Personally I would consider the Nissan Frontier or a Toyota,(I think the Tundra has a full size rear window that rolls completely down,has nothing to do with off road but I think that is cool.Just bought a full size F-150 4X4 myself-wanted something bigger for the sailboat and possible future upgrade to said sailboat.
The Toyota Tacoma has a huge following, with excellent off-road aftermarket support. I've absolutely LOVED my Toyota pickups.
Hey, I like me Jeep, too!
Unfortunately Defenders are no longer sold here. :-(
There is not much to pick from in this area.
There are only 2 listed within a 100 mile radius and both are actually within 15 miles.....
About the only saving grace of these overweight hogs is you could put a BIG propane tank in the bed. Would be expensive though, used ones passing DOT inspection are tough to find anymore.
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