The roof storage area is one sign of this car's camping functionality, but it also has lights in the rear door which are intended to be used as night lights for those who are out after dark. The 600 lb static load capability means that a large amount of equipment can be carried with e

The Ford F-150 Raptor has gained the title of off-road king. This cultural icon is the pacesetter for most if not all off-road trucks. The Raptor is the picturesque definition of a beast. Not only is this truck powerful but its size is also intimidating to "smaller" trucks from sizeable competit

The second was in December 2022 when Jeep recalled Jeep Wrangler 4XE models from 2021 through 2023 due to concerns that the engine may shut off unexpectedly while driving. The third recall was in March 2023 over a potential fire risk from an unused stud that could puncture the fuel tank in an accident. The fourth recall was in August 2023 over an obstructed brake light in certain 2023 mod

Toyota has rightfully gained its place to play with the big boys. The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is built to climb and crawl through some of the harshest terrains imaginable. The Tacoma TRD Pro sits on a four-wheel drivetrain that is fitted to an electronic dual-range transfer case. Toyota managed to fit an electronic locking differential system to the rear wheels to be used during steep cli

Although it was not built specifically for going off-road, the Jeep Compass Trailhawk , under the right circumstances, is an off-road warrior. The Trailhawk has an enhanced all-wheel-drive system that has an impressive 20:1 crawl ra

The Bronco has voice recognition software as well as wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto. It also has Ford's Co-Pilot 360 Technology which allows for a complete 360-degree bird's eye view of the car's surroundings. This is achieved with the multitude of cameras placed on the front and rear of the Bronco as well as on both mirr

Roaring through wooded land and splashing through any water in its path, now that is something that we can get on board with. When saying Jeeps are versatile vehicles, there is no more doubting that phr

The new Bronco manages to appear both retro and modern at the same time , it's clearly inspired by the original given the similarity in body shape, lights, and doors. It manages to bridge this modern-retro aesthetic gap very well and is done tastefu

Other than that, I plan to keep the truck filled up with gas and ready to rumble in case I do need to get outta town quick. And in my Montero, I know that even if the 405 is gridlocked, I can bug out over the mountains with e

The Montero has also given me a chance to explore the best use of differential locks and 4WD settings for winter runs up to Mammoth and out to Colorado during ski season. Surprisingly, the best combo seems to be to leave the rear diff open, activate the trans hold, and lock the center diff. I’ve driven up steep roads through 14 inches of snow (just before pandemic lockdowns) without any sign of slipp

The front seat upholstery has deteriorated to the point of requiring seat covers—but I just don’t care. This is a third-world truck and spending a few grand to get the leather seats redone would be an absurd investm

The rear seats are foldable with a click of a button, allowing for greater ease in getting to the third-row seats. The rear seats also have access to two charging ports, and there are more power ports on the third-row side pan

Unfortunately, the OEM timing belt and water pump kit Amazon shipped was for the wrong engine, so the mechanic installed cheap aftermarket parts rather than making a quick phone call—which means I’m banking on 20,000 miles before redoing the work myself, rather than the factory-recommended 40,000-mile inter

Similarly, Read Homepage the 2020 model scored just 44 out of 100 for owner satisfaction, with many users dissatisfied with the seats, climate control, and ride quality. To see how it compares to other model years, check out our rundown of the best and worst Wranglers ever ma

Staying true to Jeep’s spirit, the Gladiator’s doors and roof can be removed and replaced with canvas. This truck has an optional, disconnecting, anti-roll front bar to increase the axle’s articulation on uneven terrain. Jeep fitted the Gladiator with a 3.6-liter gasoline V6 engine that delivers 285 horsepower. And thanks to customer demand, Jeep has promised to introduce a turbo-charged diesel engine s

These pictures display an experience any Jeep lover adores, and a journey non Jeep owners wish to endure. Sign us up for this perfect experience among the trees. What more could you ask for from a vehi

In December 2014, Consumer Reports released a list of the year's worst cars , highlighting small city cars such as the Smart ForTwo and Scion iQ. But, the list's lowest-ranked vehicle ended up being the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Despite its reliability issues, 74 percent of owners polled admitted they'd buy it again in a satisfaction surv