Toyota 4Runner
Barely unchanged since 2009 (so don’t worry about purchasing a used model), the Toyota 4Runner is still a benchmark in the off-road SUV segment—and a surprisingly good daily driver, too. This mud-slinging, mountain-carving beast relies on an old but proven powertrain. We’re talking about a 4.0-litre V6 engine that produces 270 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque. Helped by a transfer case and differential combination that works admirably, plus Toyota’s crawl control technology, you can get out of pretty much anything.