Kelley Blue Book Names Best Off-Road Trucks in 2022, Details Features for Next-Level Off-Roading

Experts Unpack Off-Roading Need-to-Know Info; List Top Recommendations for 12 Best New, 5 Best Used 4x4s

ATLANTA, GA – July 18, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Whether a vacationer’s road trip to an exciting destination featuring extreme terrain, or a weekend-warrior’s hobby experienced among the local landscape, off-roading is an adventurous pastime enjoyed by many Americans. To help off-road enthusiasts maximize their skills and understand which vehicles they should consider buying, Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, today announces its 17 Best Off-Road Trucks in 2022 – Next-Level Off-Roading.

“Summer is the perfect time to enjoy off-road adventures with a capable truck,” said Brian Moody, executive editor for Kelley Blue Book. “To make traveling off-pavement safer and smarter – and to have the most fun – you need a truck with the right features to power through even the worst terrain. Kelley Blue Book’s experts have unpacked everything drivers need to know about off-roading, from detailing the basics to lists of must-have features and technology, along with their recommendations for the best new and used off-road trucks for car shoppers to consider.”

Off-Roading 101 – Understanding the Basics

Before getting started, it is important to understand some off-roading basics. For detailed definitions and descriptions of things like how all-wheel drive (AWD) differs from 4-wheel drive (4WD), off-road tires vs. aftermarket tires, information about all-wheel-drive capability, part-time 4-wheel drive, low range and more, visit Kelley Blue Book’s Next-Level Off-Roading story here.

Must-Have Off-Road Features

Several helpful off-road equipment and technology features, which can be ordered individually or bundled into an off-road-specific package, are valuable when you venture off the pavement:

• Larger Tires – Selecting a larger and more aggressive tire from the factory will increase ground clearance and help make the most of your 4WD truck’s performance on the trail. However, shoppers also should keep wheel size in mind to maximize sidewall availability for conforming to obstacles.
• Skid Plates – Skid plates are thick, protective sheets of steel or aluminum mounted to the frame on the undercarriage of the truck to protect vulnerable components from taking on damage while off-roading.
• Off-Road Suspension – Most manufacturers offer upgraded dampers (shock absorbers) as part of an off-road package, and the best…