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Top 4WD Vehicles of 2024 Explore the Best Off-Road Options

Top 4WD Vehicles of 2024 Explore the Best Off-Road Options

Going off the usual road can be extremely liberating if you have a strong desire for adventure. When a person enjoys driving, they typically take off-road excursions to get to places where there are fewer people.

 

To escape difficult circumstances, you should have sufficient ground clearance, a dominant driving position, and either 4x4 or all-wheel drive (AWD). Furthermore, a powerful gasoline or diesel engine is beneficial. 

 

Here’s a List of the Best Off-Road Cars in India:

1. Maruti Suzuki Jimny

With a starting price of 12.74 lakh (ex-showroom), the Maruti Suzuki Jimny is the least expensive off-road SUV available in India. The Jimny is more than simply a lifestyle car; for real off-road credentials, it boasts a low-range gearbox and a ladder-frame chassis. However, the Jimny is also a very practical daily driver thanks to its five doors, room for up to four passengers, 211 litres of boot space, and contemporary comfort and convenience amenities. 

 

 

Maruti Suzuki Jimny Off-Roading Features

 

Ladder-frame chassis

Yes

4x4 with low-range

Yes

Off-road drive modes

No

Ground clearance

210mm

Wheelbase

2,590mm

Approach/break over/departure angle

37°/28°/49°

Tyre size

195/80 R15

Locking differentials

Rear brake locking diff

 

2. Mahindra Thar

The Mahindra Thar, which began life as a utilitarian car and has now evolved into a feature-rich lifestyle off-roader, is now the most well-liked off-road vehicle in India. The butch style, which undoubtedly seems to have connected with purchasers seeking a car with significant road presence, has contributed to some of that success. 

 

Mahindra Thar Off-Roading Features

 

Ladder-frame chassis

Yes

4x4 with low-range

Yes

Off-road drive modes

No

Ground clearance

226mm

Wheelbase

2,450mm

Approach/break over/departure angle

41.8°/26.2°/36.8°

Tyre size

245/75 R16

Locking differentials

Rear mechanical locking diff optional

 

3. Force Gurkha

Often called the "desi G-Wagen," the Force Gurkha gets its style from the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Given that Force Motors has been producing the Mercedes-Benz OM616 diesel engine under license since 1982, the company does have some heritage to draw from. The storied engine continues to serve in the Gurkha and has been in the majority of Force vehicles since then. The fundamental appeal of the Gurkha has always been its off-road skills and stylish appearance. However, because of its simple interiors, it is more popular with extreme off-roaders than with average consumers searching for an adventure car. 

 

Force Gurkha 4x4 Features

 

Ladder-frame chassis

Yes

4x4 with low-range

Yes

Off-road drive modes

No

Ground clearance

233mm

Wheelbase

2,400mm (3dr), 2,825mm (5dr)

Approach/break over/departure angle

39°/28°/37° (3dr)

Tyre size

255/65 R18

Locking differentials

Front and rear mechanical locking diff

4. Mahindra XUV700

Just like its predecessor, the Mahindra XUV500, the Mahindra XUV700 has been an enormous success. The XUV700 has some of the tough aesthetic that helped the original XUV become so popular, but it also has a more contemporary and elegant design. Mahindra\'s decades of experience creating SUVs have paid off in a package that, although being built on a monocoque chassis, is as near to a "real SUV." The XUV700 thus offers a better ride than the Scorpio-N, which is built on a ladder frame.

 

Mahindra XUV700 off-road features

 

Ladder-frame chassis

No

4x4 with low-range

No / AWD Only

Off-road drive modes

No (AWD Lock)

Ground clearance

187mm

Wheelbase

2,750mm

Approach/break over/departure angle

NA

Tyre size

235/60 R18

Locking differentials

No

5. Toyota Fortuner

Because of its proven chassis and available engines, the Toyota Fortuner is regarded as one of the most dependable off-road vehicles and deserves a spot on this list. Due to its road presence, capacity for seven seats, space, and durability, the Fortuner 4x4 has been a dependable favorite for families as well as celebrities. Despite its size, it is also a very capable off-road vehicle. 

 

Toyota Fortuner Off-Roading Features

 

Ladder-frame chassis

Yes

4x4 with low-range

Yes

Off-road drive modes

No

Ground clearance

225mm

Wheelbase

2,745mm

Approach/break over/departure angle

29°/23.5°/25°

Tyre size

265/60 R18

Locking differentials

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