Which stock Toyota is best off-road?

[KCcarguy]

The title pretty much says it all. After looking at all the pics of FJ Summit, and all the Toyotas!!!, I started to wonder....which is best? Do the FJ's leave all the others behind out there on the trails?

So, all you experts tell me: Which new toyota (sold in the US) in stock form, with the same tires, is the best off-road?

4runner TE?: Longer wheelbase: but has ATRAC, KDSS, MTSC, rear locker.

FJ TT? Shorter wheelbase: ATRAC, rear locker.

Land Cruiser? A legend...even longer wheelbase, KDSS, fake wood trim and a cooler! Personal choice of dictators world-wide.

 

[RonMAIDEN]

Are we talking what is currently on sale or has been sold in the US?

'80s 4Runners and pickups were quite capable and durable but it's hard to compete with the electronic gizmos of the later trucks.

Front and rear locked '90s Landcruisers were very capable and have to be part of the argument.

 

[KCcarguy]

Strictly what you can buy new, off the showroom today.

 

[sooner02r1]

I hate all the electronic bullcrap "aides" on the new trucks. I'd say the landcruiser 80 with lockers would be at the top, as far as NEW I'd say a fj or 4runner without all the bs would be my top choice. probably 4runner I like the longer wheelbase.

 

[DocMT]

I like the electronic aids on the newer Toyota 4wd vehicles. That said, I'd say the 2009 Trail Edition is the best offroad 4Runner off the showroom floor. I think it could easily go up against any of the older Land Cruisers.

 

[StarGazer]

As far as the current line-up, I'd have to go with the FJ because of the shorter wheelbase and approach/departure angles.

 

[FlyNavy]

2 words. Toyota Tercel. They go anywhere.

The second most capable Toyota is the one you rent with full coverage.

 

[WIT4R]

2 words. Toyota Tercel. They go anywhere.

As funny as this is, there is some truth. I've seen some Toyota cars travel in some crazy places in South America.

 

[KCcarguy]

2 words. Toyota Tercel. They go anywhere.

As funny as this is, there is some truth. I've seen some Toyota cars travel in some crazy places in South America.

LOL, That reminds me of this:
http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFwPXEeJ3aI