Off road

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.

Honda says the 2023 Pilot TrailSport will come standard with all-terrain tires, steel skid plates, an off-road tuned suspension and expanded all-wheel drive system capabilities.

The Grand Cherokee 4xe and Wrangler 4xe were the first Jeep models to usher in the brand’s electrified future; now the plug-in hybrids are going back in time with a pair of retro-inspired variants.

Aside from the new Rock Creek trim, the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder sees a short list of updates.