- Best Off-Road Large SUVs for 2023
- 1. Ford Expedition
- 2. Toyota Sequoia
- 3. GMC Yukon
- 4. GMC Yukon XL
- 5. Ford Expedition MAX
- 6. Toyota Land Cruiser
- 7. Nissan Armada
- 8. Chevrolet Tahoe
- 9. Chevrolet Suburban
- Ford Flex
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- Best Off-Road Small SUVs
- Best Off-Road Crossover SUVs
- Best Off-Road Luxury Small SUVs
- Best Off-Road Luxury Crossover SUVs
- Best Off-Road Luxury Large SUVs
- Best Off-Road Luxury Midsize SUVs
- Best Off-Road Luxury Subcompact SUVs
- Best Off-Road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
- Best Off-Road Midsize SUVs
- Best Off-Road Subcompact SUVs
- Best Off-Road SUVs with 3 Rows
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- Best Crossover SUVs
- Best Large SUVs
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- Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
- Best Luxury Large SUVs
- Best Luxury Midsize SUVs
- Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs
- Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
- Best Midsize SUVs
- Best Subcompact SUVs
- Best SUVs with 3 Rows
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- Best Resale Value Crossover SUVs
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- Best Resale Value Luxury Crossover SUVs
- Best Resale Value Luxury Large SUVs
- Best Resale Value Luxury Midsize SUVs
- Best Resale Value Luxury Subcompact SUVs
- Best Resale Value Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
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- Best Resale Value Subcompact SUVs
- Best Resale Value SUVs with 3 Rows
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- Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
- Most Reliable Midsize SUVs
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- Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows
- How We Rank These Cars
- Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Best Off-Road Large SUVs for 2023
These are the best off-road large SUVs based on iSeeCars’ analysis of their off-road specs and capabilities.
The best off-road large SUV is the Ford Expedition with a maximum ground clearance of 10.6 inches along with standard off-road features that include two-speed gearbox, skid plates, hill descent control, multiple driving modes, hill hold assist and fullsize spare tire. Behind the Expedition is the Toyota Sequoia with a max ground clearance of 10 inches. Ranked #3 is the GMC Yukon which has a max ground clearance of 10 inches.
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The best off-road large SUV is the Ford Expedition with a maximum ground clearance of 10.6 inches along with standard off-road features that include two-speed gearbox, skid plates, hill descent control, multiple driving modes, hill hold assist and fullsize spare tire. Behind the Expedition is the Toyota Sequoia with a max ground clearance of 10 inches. Ranked #3 is the GMC Yukon which has a max ground clearance of 10 inches.
1. Ford Expedition
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
Additional Info
The following vehicle configuration(s) offers the best off-road capabilities:
Off-Road Features
Standard Off-Road Features
- two-speed gearbox
- skid plates
- hill descent control
- multiple driving modes
- hill hold assist
- fullsize spare tire
Available Off-Road Features
2. Toyota Sequoia
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
Additional Info
The following vehicle configuration(s) offers the best off-road capabilities:
Off-Road Features
Standard Off-Road Features
- two-speed gearbox
- locking differential (center)
- skid plates
- hill hold assist
- fullsize spare tire
- roof rack crossbars
3. GMC Yukon
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
Additional Info
The following vehicle configuration(s) offers the best off-road capabilities:
Off-Road Features
Standard Off-Road Features
- two-speed gearbox
- hill descent control
- hill hold assist
- fullsize spare tire
Available Off-Road Features
4. GMC Yukon XL
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
Additional Info
The following vehicle configuration(s) offers the best off-road capabilities:
Off-Road Features
Standard Off-Road Features
- two-speed gearbox
- hill descent control
- hill hold assist
- fullsize spare tire
Available Off-Road Features
5. Ford Expedition MAX
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
Additional Info
The following vehicle configuration(s) offers the best off-road capabilities:
Off-Road Features
Standard Off-Road Features
- two-speed gearbox
- hill descent control
- multiple driving modes
- hill hold assist
- fullsize spare tire
Available Off-Road Features
6. Toyota Land Cruiser
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
Additional Info
The following vehicle configuration(s) offers the best off-road capabilities:
Off-Road Features
Standard Off-Road Features
- two-speed gearbox
- locking differential (center)
- skid plates
- hill descent control
- multiple driving modes
- hill hold assist
- fullsize spare tire
- roof rack crossbars
7. Nissan Armada
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
Additional Info
The following vehicle configuration(s) offers the best off-road capabilities:
Off-Road Features
Standard Off-Road Features
- two-speed gearbox
- locking differential (center)
- skid plates
- multiple driving modes
- hill hold assist
Available Off-Road Features
8. Chevrolet Tahoe
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
Additional Info
The following vehicle configuration(s) offers the best off-road capabilities:
Off-Road Features
Standard Off-Road Features
Available Off-Road Features
9. Chevrolet Suburban
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
Additional Info
The following vehicle configuration(s) offers the best off-road capabilities:
Off-Road Features
Standard Off-Road Features
- two-speed gearbox
- skid plates
- hill descent control
- hill hold assist
- fullsize spare tire
Available Off-Road Features
Ford Flex
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
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Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
Best Luxury Large SUVs
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Best Luxury Subcompact SUVs
Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
Best Midsize SUVs
Best Subcompact SUVs
Best SUVs with 3 Rows
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Best Resale Value Luxury Crossover SUVs
Best Resale Value Luxury Large SUVs
Best Resale Value Luxury Midsize SUVs
Best Resale Value Luxury Subcompact SUVs
Best Resale Value Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows
Best Resale Value Midsize SUVs
Best Resale Value Subcompact SUVs
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How We Rank These Cars
The Best Off-road Vehicles lists rank vehicles by their ground clearance and off-road features.
The best off-road vehicle is specific to one or more trim levels for a given vehicle model, and has the highest ground clearance and the most important off-road features.. In the event there is a tie, we use iSeeCars proprietary rating of the overall quality of the car (iSeeCars Score) to break the tie.
The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis of three factors: reliability, resale value and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability | 33.3%
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars’ proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention | 33.3%
The value retention score is based on our data science team’s statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety | 33.3%
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).