2018 Toyota 4Runner Limited

The 4Runner is Toyota's rugged, body-on-frame SUV, the one you cross-shop with the Jeep Wrangler and Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 if you want something that can handle real trails. It drives like a truck, with a tall seating position and a heavy feel, and it's happiest when you're off pavement, though the steering is a bit vague on the highway. The cabin is built to last, with sturdy switches and comfortable seats, and you can get a third row that fits two kids, though cargo space behind it is tight. Owners rave about its durability, with many reporting zero problems even after years of hard use, and it holds its value remarkably well. Heated and ventilated leather seats, a JBL audio system, and standard four-wheel drive set the Limited apart from the SR5 and SR5 Premium trims below it. The 4.0L V6 makes 270 horsepower and pairs with a five-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, which gives it a steady, torquey feel on trails and a relaxed highway cruise at 20 mpg highway. The Limited's X-REAS suspension firms up the ride during cornering, but you'll feel more bumps around town than you would in the softer-riding SR5.