Off road

The 2023 Pilot rides on a new, dedicated light-truck chassis and features more length, wheelbase, track width, interior space, power, technology and off-road capability than ever before.

In addition to a larger interior, expanded safety features and noise-reduction efforts, the 2023 Pilot adds more off-road capability to its adventure-oriented TrailSport model.

Ford claims the 2023 Transit Trail is designed to be a base for DIY van owners, and it comes with a number of features to help make the build process easier.

If the 450-horsepower, twin-turbo V-6 F-150 Raptor isn’t strong enough for you, the fully muscled-up 2023 Raptor R and its 700-hp, supercharged V-8 ought to do the trick.

More refined than the Wrangler 4xe, the Grand Cherokee 4xe lacks any other off-road-oriented hybrid competition, and while it holds its own against gas-only competition like the Land Rover Defender, it doesn’t outshine it.

Generally modest price increases favor buying a 2023 Wrangler — which should be worth more than an otherwise-identical 2022 at trade-in time — unless the dealer is giving a big discount on the older model.

The Nissan Frontier returns for 2023 with just a few key changes, including a pair of new appearance and convenience packages and connectivity upgrades on select trims.

The 2023 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Rebel borrows off-road goods from its 1500 Rebel sibling while offering higher towing and payload capacity for on- or off-the-clock demands.

It’s a mild refresh for the 2023 Ford Super Duty, with some new styling, new powertrain options, new interiors and updated technology.

One of our critiques of Mazda’s new 2023 CX-50 is that it doesn't really differentiate itself from the compact SUV pack, but the Top Safety Pick Plus designation will help set it apart.