An average sedan provides a simple commute from point A to point B, but when you are planning to cross rivers and mudholes, you need something gnarly to keep you pushing through your adventure. And for that, we have Toyota’s iconic SUV vehicles, the FJ Cruiser, and the Toyota 4Runner. Although the FJ Cruiser has […]

The Nissan Xterra and the Toyota 4Runner are mid-sized Sport Utility Vehicles known for their robust build and dependable drivetrain. Although the Xterra was discontinued in the U.S back in 2015, it is still sold in the Middle East. I’m a mechanical engineer with a deep passion for cars and a love of driving manuals.

There are few vehicles that evoke a sense of true offroading confidence. Forget the present-day luxury class made up of the Range Rovers and Mercedes G Wagons. Sure, they have bleeding-edge tech that does everything but transforms the vehicle into a fighter robot. However, these modern-day SUVs are too stunning to expose to the battery

The look of surprise on the Patriot’s face was one of the things that remained the same in the 2011 Jeep Patriot. The vehicle also retained the same old boxy shape and squared angles, so one might think that it’s the same vehicle from the first generation. That couldn’t be farther from the truth.  This

The present-day 4Runner is regarded as an excellent offroader, going up against legends like the Wrangler. However, even back in 1998, the 4Runner had cemented its place in the SUV scene with a strong vehicle that could make light work of rough terrain. A part of the third generation, the 1998 4Runner was (and still

The TJ Jeep Wrangler is a weird little contraption with looks that harken back to its world-war-era ancestor. Sure, the present-day wrangler (the 4th-gen JL) carries a similar resemblance, but the TJ’s narrower hood, longer grille slats, and thin bumper have an old-school look that seems to have been lost on the modern models. If

I say that the Jeep Liberty and the Patriot are forgotten because, well, they’re now defunct. The Liberty is the older sibling and it had a short but eventful 10-year stint in the family lineup from 2002 to 2012. In fact, the Liberty was actually a reincarnation of the more familiar Jeep Cherokee. The Patriot

When Toyota introduced the Toyota Tundra in 1999 as a 2000 model, it came as a bit of a surprise to many, myself included, because it was a full-sized truck available with a V8, from Toyota. The Tundra is the successor of the Toyota T100, a full-size pickup truck built from 1992 to 1998. The

Are you looking for a robust and reliable SUV that can go anywhere and conquer any trail? If so, I’ve got news for you – most modern crossovers simply won’t fit the bill. These car-based vehicles are just too fragile to cope with the demands of harsh terrains. Instead, you are left with classic trucks,