Even a Subaru Forester (which I also have owned) can do some pretty impressive things, limited by clearance and tires eventually. However, it can't do or go places I take my Rubicon, and nor with a Rav 4 or Cherokee or CRV or whatever.
I do like seeing them take these asphalt-centric vehicles off-road and putting them through their paces. It is impressive what a skilled driver can do with them, with some potential rock placement and careful line-picking.