Going off the road and into the wilderness is something that quite a few people dream of doing in their vehicles. For those that have a large SUV or pickup truck this is possible. If you are in the market for a vehicle you can bring to the beach or up a hilly trail, then we’ve got just the cars for you. From fuel efficient trucks to sporty SUVs we’ll have a vehicle for everyone. Off-roading vehicles can be purchased at all pricing levels. A great entry-level vehicle that you can use as an everyday driver and for driving down a trail is the Jeep Renegade. Starting at $17,995, the Jeep Renegade Sport comes with a 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine which produces 180 horsepower. While this SUV is smaller than the Wrangler, it is just as fun to drive and quite fuel efficient, getting up to 31 mpg on the highway. This shares the same platform as the Fiat 500L which gives it a compact and nimble body. If you want a 4x4 than you can get the upgraded Renegade Sport which starts at $19,995. If you are into trucks and have a higher budget, you may enjoy the Ford F-150 more. Starting at $26,540 the F-150 EcoBoost comes with a turbocharged V6 engine which produces up to 325 horsepower. This truck is strong enough to get you through the roughest terrains yet efficient enough to get up to 26 mpg on the highway. If you want more power, then the F-150 Super Cab starts off at $35,870 and has a powerful V8 engine that produces 385 horsepower. An SUV which is in the same price range as the Ford pickup truck is the Subaru Outback. Starting at $25,000 the Outback 2.5i has a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 175 horsepower and gets up to 32 mpg on the highway. Recently, Outside said the Outback was the Ultimate Adventuremobile for City Dwellers since it is capable of driving safely in all conditions whether that be a snowy mountain or a washed-out dirt road. Our top pick for great cars is the GMC Acadia. This car starts at $29,000 and is able to seat 7 people comfortably. The GMC Acadia handles great due to its all wheel drive system and it was also given a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. With radar-based technology to avoid collisions and stability control, this car is perfect for those that want to take their car onto a trail after a long day at work. There are many cars on the market are great for exploring off-road. With car manufacturers making cars more powerful and efficient at lower prices, it is becoming easier to people to acquire vehicles that can be used both for off-roading as well as everyday driving.
