If you’re in the market for a vehicle that doesn’t need pavement, there are a lot of options out there. Fortunately, the kind folks at Kelley Blue Book US have put together a list of the best trucks for getting out into the wilderness, whether you’re boonie bashing or towing a trailer to an off-the-grid getaway. “Summer is the perfect time to enjoy off-road adventures with a capable truck,” said Brian Moody, executive editor for Kelley Blue Book US. “To make traveling off-pavement safer and smarter – and to have the most fun – you need a truck with the right features to power through even the worst terrain.
Kelley Blue Book’s experts have figured out the most important components of off-roading in their latest report, “from detailing the basics to lists of must-have features and technology, along with their recommendations for the best new and used off-road trucks for car shoppers to consider.”
According to the team at Kelley Blue Book, must-Have off-road features include larger tires, skid plates, off-road suspension and locking differentials, a disconnecting front swaybar, and an electric winch. These helpful off-road equipment and technology features, which can be ordered individually or bundled into an off-road-specific package, are valuable when you venture off the beaten path.
So which trucks are at the top of the mountain, and who’s been left in the dust?
- 2022 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
- 2022 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
- 2022 Ford Raptor
- 2022 Ram TRX
- 2022 Ford Ranger Tremor
- 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
- 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro
- 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X
- 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty Tremor
- 2022 Ram 1500 Rebel
- 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup
- 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2
For shoppers in the market for a used 4×4, Kelley Blue Book’s editors recommend checking out the following trucks:
- 2016 – 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD
- 2015 – 2020 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X
- 2015 – 2018 Ram Rebel
- 2010 – 2014 Ford F-150 Raptor
- 2013 – 2018 Ram/Dodge Power Wagon
