Motor Trend 4x4 Torture Test

allibaster · 10-12-2009, 09:01 PM

Not exactly a torture test....more like a Sunday drive.

Anyways, bet you can't guess who won.

4x4 Torture Test Conclusion | Concept Photos, Reviews, & More at Motortrend.com

allibaster · 10-12-2009, 09:02 PM

The JK video portion:

Comparison: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon | Concept Photos, Reviews, & More at Motortrend.com

YJteen · 10-12-2009, 09:06 PM

Thats dumb.....Seriousally they are talking about off road vehicles and complain how the mud tires ride???? IMO they all need to wake up and stop pretending their all hardcore.

1988jeepyj · 10-12-2009, 09:10 PM

I had an 05 Xterra, it was a great all round performer for everyday driving but the Rubicon is the preferred off road vehicle. For an only vehicle, Wranglers aren't for everyone, but I think that's the appeal. I had my 88 YJ for about 19 years and now have a 92 YJ. Had my Xterra for 2 years and an Armada replaced it. Having a Wrangler as my only vehicle would be tough, I think comfort played a huge part for the judges on this comparison.

Intrepid4576 · 10-12-2009, 09:22 PM

so in the end everything that this test says to me is that the people at motor trend are truly ... just .... dumb

**Imped** · 10-12-2009, 09:27 PM

Lame. Anyone with half a brain knows that solid axles trump IFS/IRS any day. Xterras are rugged vehicles that do OK on the trail. Anything can drive on a trail....hell, a civic could do ok on a trail. If they would have taken the vehicles on something more difficult than my back yard, the jeep would have shined. Bunch of dorks.

allibaster · 10-12-2009, 09:48 PM

I thought it was fairly comical that they didn't like the "noisy" tires. Haha.

**vadslram** · 10-13-2009, 08:25 AM

Anyone serious about choosing a vehicle based on a paid advertising magazine will pick the extera.........Because strange rover didn't pay enough to be first

DoGood · 10-13-2009, 08:32 AM

From the comments in the link

pennrck22 (07/29/08 03:24 PM)A joke yea..but not because the fj didnt win, r u serious?? this test was about true 4x4 capability..theres no question the hummer should of won..these vehicles are built for serious offroading..it came down to price and visiblity?? this wasnt a comparison test in which these things might actually matter...come on!!

TurtleSlinger · 10-13-2009, 08:35 AM

that was just totally silly. No way I would choose an Xterra over a Rubi for offroading!

TurtleSlinger · 10-13-2009, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoGood

From the comments in the link

pennrck22 (07/29/08 03:24 PM)A joke yea..but not because the fj didnt win, r u serious?? this test was about true 4x4 capability..theres no question the hummer should of won..these vehicles are built for serious offroading..it came down to price and visiblity?? this wasnt a comparison test in which these things might actually matter...come on!!

LOL!!! Sounds like your typical Armchair Offroader

**IslandTJ** · 10-13-2009, 08:48 AM

Sad.....

**N2rock** · 10-13-2009, 08:49 AM

That rock garden

I wouldn't even put in 4wd to get thru that

"torture test" what a joke!

2006_Sport · 10-13-2009, 10:08 AM

I usually like motor trend...not anymore..this was a freakin joke.

An xterra beating a Rubi off road? NOPE

Hell, i saw a new xterra on 33 inch bfg a/ts locked and everything get stuck on this sand dune as i cruised up right passed it in my stock TJ with crappy GSA tires. He was aired down like a mother too

krawler510 · 10-13-2009, 10:17 AM

In all honesty, for most people who want to do some light trails occassionaly but using it mostly as a daily driver, you can't dent that an Xterra is better. HOWEVER, if this was about off roading ONLY then clearly a Rubi would destroy them and the H3 would most likely be second.