Off road

With its old-school construction and focus on off-road capability, the 4Runner has few natural predators, and little changes for the new model year except two new paint colors.

The 2024 Honda Passport TrailSport off-road trim adds more capability, and a new Black Edition replaces the range-topping Elite trim.

We drove most of Chevrolet’s new ZR2 trucks for 2024 to see which one we’d most want to take into the desert — and maybe take home afterward.

While Toyota already has a 1794 Edition in the 2024 Tundra lineup, the 1794 Limited Edition gets a round of interior upgrades, including a whole lot of fancy leather, and mechanical tweaks.

The 2023 Colorado has a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds, which is top of the range for mid-size pickup trucks, but maximum towing numbers don’t necessarily guarantee a stress-free towing experience.

The 2024 Gladiator sports a lot of the same tasty upgrades as the 2024 Wrangler, with a few key omissions and a sad discontinuation from the prior model year.

For 2024, the Gladiator receives nearly identical enhancements to its in-car technology and safety that proved to be significant additions to the new Wrangler.

The new Pro Access Tailgate available on the 2024 F-150 appears to improve its utility by eliminating the need to reach over a lowered tailgate or awkwardly tilt around a corner to get access to the bed.

The 2024 F-150 gains a number of clever features – some of which are new to the light-duty truck class, while others take inspiration from equipment that’s available in competing pickups.

The redesigned 2023 GMC Canyon is significantly better and more premium than its predecessor, which raises the question: How much off-roading do you want to do?