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Best SUVs for Off-Road

Ranked by what real owners say about the off-road capability owners actually use. The honest verdict score stays the anchor; these are the suvs that rose to the top when off-road is what matters most.

#1
Midsize Off-Road SUV
Ford Bronco
Off-road 9.0/10
7.6/10
→ Consider
#2
Body-on-Frame Midsize SUV
Toyota 4Runner
Off-road 8.0/10
8.2/10
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#3
Midsize Off-Road SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser
Off-road 9.0/10
7.2/10
→ Consider
#4
Midsize Two-Row SUV
Honda Passport (2026)
Off-road 7.0/10
7.6/10
→ Consider
#5
Luxury Midsize Body-on-Frame SUV
Lexus GX (GX550 and GX460)
Off-road 8.0/10
7.0/10
→ Consider
#6
Midsize Three-Row SUV
Honda Pilot
Off-road 5.0/10
7.9/10
→ Consider
#7
Full-Size Body-on-Frame SUV
Toyota Sequoia
Off-road 7.0/10
7.4/10
→ Consider
#8
Subcompact Crossover SUV
Ford Bronco Sport
Off-road 6.0/10
7.3/10
→ Consider
#9
Midsize Crossover Wagon
Subaru Outback
Off-road 6.0/10
6.9/10
→ Consider
#10
Midsize Three-Row SUV
Subaru Ascent
Off-road 5.0/10
7.2/10
→ Consider
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