First and foremost, the Toyota 4Runner makes the most sense for buyers who plan to spend a lot of time leaving the pavement.
It’s more refined than the Jeep Wrangler and more capable than the Jeep Grand Cherokee; it essentially falls between the two as a happy medium.
If you’re set on a Toyota, look to the automaker’s Tacoma pickup for its similar level of ruggedness and more utility.
And if four-wheeling’s not your thing, direct yourself to the Toyota Highlander parked across the showroom.
It’s classier on-road and has a more useful and roomy interior.
And if it’s only light trails you’re after, the evergreen Subaru Outback is surprisingly capable when the going gets rough.
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If you’re going off-road, consider the 2018 Toyota 4Runner. It’s a trusty tool for any kind of expedition, but it’s not so civilized around town. |
Only poor crash test scores keep the Grand Cherokee down, as this talented family hauler offers luxury and utility and buyers can choose off-road capability, track talent, or even more luxury. |
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler skips over the on-road part of the driving test, and heads straight for the hills. |
Unless you really need three rows of seats, the 2018 Subaru Outback is the sensible SUV alternative. |
The 2018 Toyota Highlander delivers much of what families want in a three-row crossover at a reasonable price; the Highlander Hybrid is icing on the cake. |
The 2018 Toyota Tacoma is a mid-size pickup with the right-sized attitude: it’s nimble off road, capable, and just enough truck for many buyers. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $34,810 | $30,895 | $23,995 | $25,895 | $31,230 | $25,400 |
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| 17 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy |
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| Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| N/A | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | N/A | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | N/A |
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| SR5 2WD (GS) | Altitude 4x2 *Ltd Avail* | Freedom Edition 4x4 | 2.5i | LE I4 FWD (Natl) | SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 4x2 AT (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Access Cab |
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| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2018 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2018 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2018 Jeep Wrangler | 2018 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2018 Subaru Outback | 2018 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2018 Toyota Highlander | 2018 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2018 Toyota Tacoma | |
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