In our opinion, the best off road SUV is totally obnoxious, has horrible fuel economy, and rolls on wheels larger than your kitchen table. Why feel this way? Why not – it’s fun. And performance shops like Starwood Motors and Terradyne make this all possible, converting luxury utility vehicles into relatively shameless off-road warriors. And we’re ok with that. Even automakers like Hyundai and Toyota are getting into the mix, though to a lesser extent. Whether traversing mountains, exploring glaciers in a Superjeep or simply camping with the family, the popular sport-utility is taking on a new role, pushing the limits while redefining the term utility. And 2015 was a good year of stellar off-road adventurers.
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From concepts and special editions to the totally insane (and actually attainable), here’s our list of the 13 best off road SUV and Adventure vehicles this past year:
1. 3 Jeep Concepts: the Renegade Trailhawk, Cherokee Krawler, and Wrangler Rubicon Sunriser
2. Toyota’s Tonka-Inspired 4Runner from SEMA
3. The New Full Metal Jacket Jeep Wrangler by Starwood Motors
4. Hardcore Family Camping in the Action Mobil Globecruiser
5. The Zarooq Sand Racer Concept – the UAE’s First Production Vehicle
6. The Jeep Renegade Hard Steel with the Matching Trailer
7. Hyundai’s Tucson Adventuremobile for Weekend Adventurers
8. Four 2016 Ford Explorers Sport Models from SEMA
9. Rugby World Cup 2015 Land Rover Defender Revealed
10. The Flying Huntsman 105 Defender Pickup by Kahn Design
11. The Land Rover Defender Flying Huntsman 105 Longnose
12. The USSV Rhino GX converted Ford 450 Super Duty
13. The Civilian Friendly Gurkha RPV Tactical Armoured Vehicle
These off-road SUVs and adventure-worthy machines in pictures (in order from list):
