2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro AWD: The Fullsize Three-Row Crossover Designed for Off-Road Adventure

Highlight: The Hyundai Palisade XRT, which is not available with a hybrid powertrain, offers 8-inches of ground clearance.  

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $51,610 (Base SE Trim MSRP): $40,535

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a rearview camera; a surround view monitor with forward ground view; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross traffic avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a high beam assist; a forward collision assist system; a vehicle stability system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist; a hill start assist system; Bluelink; dash camera; a temporary spare tire and a tire pressure monitoring system

2025 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X Diesel Short Bed: The Brand’s Off-Road Full Size Truck with a Standard Factory Lift

Highlight: The AT4X is outfitted with a factory-built 2-inch lift.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $87,935 (Base Pro Trim MSRP): $49,495

Seating Capacity: 5 passengers

Standard Safety Features (AT4X): airbags; ABS; a backup camera; a blind spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross traffic avoidance; a lane keep assist system; a lane following assist system; a high beam assist; a forward collision assist system; a vehicle stability system with trailer front sway; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist; a hill start assist system; automatic emergency braking; forward collision braking; lane keep assist with lane departure warning; trailer side blind zone alert; rear cross traffic braking; and a tire pressure monitoring system

2024 Toyota Sequoia Platinum TRD Hybrid 4x4: The Brand’s Three Row Flagship SUV

Highlight: The Sequoia is only available with a hybrid powertrain.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $81,610 (Base Model – SR5 4x2): $63,125

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 (depending on trim)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; traction control; a stability control system; a back up camera; a 360-degree camera; a tire pressure monitoring system; an electronic blind spot monitoring system; and a hill start control system; a lane departure system; a full speed radar activated cruise control system; a lane tracing assist system; automatic beams; a road sign assist system; and a trailer merger warning system

2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek 4WD: An All-New Off-Road Trim

Highlight: The Pathfinder is based on a unibody configuration, allowing it to be built as a 2WD or a 4WD vehicle.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $45,250 (Base S Model: $36,535)

Seating Capacity: 6 to 8 (depending on trim)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; vehicle dynamic control; a traction control system; a hill start assist system; a hill hold control system; a tire pressure sensor system; a temporary spare tire; rear wipes with washer; and a rear view camera