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What is the best off-road Toyota SUV?

I need a family-sized SUV to handle the weekdays, but once the weekend hits I’m looking for a vehicle to drive for fun. My wife and I both drive Toyotas, and we’ve been happy with the performance. I’ve considered other brands, but I’m just not sure. Which Toyota SUVs are the best to take off-roading?

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Kathryn Mae Kurlychek · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Toyota makes several SUV models—most of which are more than capable of treading off the beaten path. But there’s a difference between the occasional dirt track and serious off-road adventure—and if you’re looking for the latter, you’ll want to narrow your options to the
2022 4Runner
or
2021 Land Cruiser
.
Below, we take a closer look at each:
  • 2022 Toyota 4Runner. With a whopping 9.6 inches of ground clearance and standard roof rails and skid plates, even the base
    SR5
    model is capable of more than the average off-road journey—but in upgraded trims like the TRD Off-Road and Trail Special Edition, you’ll find even more benefits—from a sports-tuned suspension to all-terrain tires.
  • 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser. Land Cruisers have a longstanding reputation for reliability in off-road conditions. The latest version of Toyota’s luxury SUV comes well-equipped with all the features you need to elevate your off-road experience. That includes 18-inch wheels, a Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, protective skid plates, a trailer hitch, and tow hooks on both the front and rear of the vehicle.
Of course, no car would be off-road ready without the right
insurance coverage
to keep it protected!
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