Posts from ‘Off-Road’
First Spin: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX
2021 Ram 1500 TRX
By Don Sikora II
After packing a sizable collection of facemasks and two squeeze bottles of hand sanitizer, we set off to drive Ram’s new off-road-ready TRX pickup at a socially distanced event near Lake Tahoe. Clearly, most of us would love to forget 2020, but if you are into high-performance off-road trucks, the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX will definitely fall into the category of things you’ll be happy to remember.
What Was The Monteverdi Safari?
Monteverdi Safari
Twenty years ago, it would have seemed inconceivable that Europe’s most storied luxury and performance automakers would have gotten into the SUV business. Yet, here we are–Alfa Romeo (Stelvio), Aston Martin (DBX), Bentley (Bentayga), Lamborghini (Urus), Maserati (Levante), Rolls-Royce (Cullinan) are all now in the truck game. Most shocking, perhaps, is that Ferrari will offer an SUV (Purosangue) for the 2022 model year. And of course, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche got into the SUV game (and profited big) years ago.
2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off Road in Lunar Rock/Ice Edge two-tone (a 500 option)
2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off Road
Class: Compact Crossover
Miles driven: 809
Fuel used: 24.9 gallons
First Spin: 2021 GMC Yukon
2021 GMC Yukon Denali
Over the past 20 years or so, most SUVs have morphed from a body-on-frame, truck-based construction to become “crossover” SUVs that utilize car-like unibody construction. The upside of this shift in design is better on-road driving dynamics and better driver ergonomics. The downside is reduced towing capacity and diminished capabilities in serious off-roading.
2020 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4×4 in Sting-Gray Clear-Coat (a $195 option)
2020 Jeep Cherokee Limited 4×4
Class: Compact Crossover SUV
Miles driven: 238
Fuel used: 12.0 gallons
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.
Dodge Ram T-Rex 6×6 Concept
This is an installment in a series of posts looking back on show cars that we feel deserved a little more attention than they got. If you have a suggestion for a Forgotten Concept topic, please shoot us a line or leave a comment below.
2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro in Army Green
2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
Class: Midsize Crossover/SUV
Miles Driven: 376
Fuel Used: 21.8 gallons
2020 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Crew Cab in Gun Metallic
2020 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Crew Cab
Class: Compact Pickup
Miles driven: 170
Fuel used: 10.8 gallons
2020 Nissan Titan PRO-4X Crew Cab in Red Alert red
2020 Nissan Titan PRO-4X Crew Cab
Class: Large Pickup
Miles driven: 186
Fuel used: 13.8 gallons
