The Best Off-Road Vehicles of 2025: Ready for Adventure Right Out of the Box

Factory off-road vehicles just keep getting better. Every year we receive more and more extreme off-road packages that deliver on- and off-road performance that we could only have dreamed of just a few years ago.

Even better, they do it with a factory warranty. There are so many out there that it can be hard to keep track, but don’t worry. We’ve got you covered.

Here are the best factory off-road vehicles of 2025 when you need more than just your average 4×4. We’re so spoiled for choice these days that if it doesn’t have 35-inch factory tires, it’s not even eligible.

The Best Factory Off-Road Vehicles of 2025

Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison/GMC Canyon AT4X AEV

The Chevrolet and GMC twins offer impressive capabilities in their base off-road models, the ZR2 and AT4X. This includes DSSV dampers and Multimatic rebound-control dampers, locking front and rear differentials and a 3-inch lift to accompany the 310-hp 2.7L turbo-four.

THE Bison ZR2 And AT4X AEV Notes increase this ability through extras American Expedition Vehicles (AEV). AEV adds its heavy-duty winch-compatible front bumper and a stronger rear bumper, and the trucks come with boron steel skid plates and rocker arm protectors.

There are fender flares to cover the 35 inches off-road tires. You even get a bed-mounted tire carrier to ensure you have access to the spare at all times – and because a 35 won’t fit between the frame rails under the truck.

Approach angle (degrees)	38.2
Starting angle (degrees)	26
Ground clearance (in)	12.2
Water ford (in.)	N / A
Maximum towing capacity (lbs)	5,500
Payload (lbs.)	1,050

Ram 1500 RHO

To replace its massive 702-hp TRX off-road pickup, Ram is trying something it’s never tried before: cutting power.

Regulations have put an end to the supercharged 6.2L Hemi V8, but that doesn’t mean the Ram’s off-road party is over. Enter the Ram 1500 RHO 2025 which takes all the off-road elements of the TRX and replaces them with a 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six.

You get 540 horsepower and 521 pound-feet of torque, but you also get a lower price and, hopefully, a lower fuel bill. The new engine is also lighter, which means better balance when it comes time to get it started.

You still get adaptive Bilstein performance dampers, an active transfer case and a five-link rear suspension that offers 14 inches of travel on the rear axle.

Approach angle (deg.)	31
Departure angle (deg.)	25
Ground clearance (in)	11.8
Water ford (in.)	32
Maximum towing capacity (lbs)	8,380
Payload (lbs.)	1,520

Ford F-150 Raptor

If you want an incredibly powerful, supercharged V8 pickup that can jump dunes, you still have one choice. The Ford F-150 Raptor R, with its 720-hp supercharged 5.2L V8. If you don’t want all that power, there’s always a 450-hp twin-turbo 3.5L V6 that has most of the same starting parts but is a bit more tractable.

The Raptor and Raptor R ride on 3.1-inch-diameter Fox Racing shocks, featuring the company’s Dual Live Valve technology for improved control and ride. A long-travel suspension provides 14 inches of travel up front and 15 inches in the rear, or slightly less if you check the box for the 37-inch BFG KO2 tires that Ford offers as standard on the R or as an option on the standard Raptor.

	Raptor	Raptor R
Approach angle (deg.)	31	33.1
Departure angle (deg.)	23.9	24.9
Ground clearance (in)	12	13.1
Water ford (in.)	N / A	N / A
Maximum towing capacity (lbs)	8,200	8700
Payload (lbs.)	1,400	1400

Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 Bison/GMC Sierra HD AT4X AEV

Want to go off-roading, but still need to tow close to 20,000 pounds or have a larger payload than any other dedicated off-road model? Silverado HD ZR2 And Sierra HD AT4X AEV are your reference.

The HD Off-Road vehicles feature Multimatic DSSV shock absorbers, just like the Colorado and Canyon, but are tailored for this heavy-duty application. The HD Off-Road vehicles are based on an HD 2500 truck, but feature new upper and lower control arms and steering knuckles.

The transfer case’s steel skid plate is larger, and there’s an aluminum skid plate up front. HDs also get an e-locker rear differential and 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory M/T tires. The trucks are offered with either a 6.6L gas V-8 or a 6.6L Duramax turbodiesel.

Moving up to the Bison or AEV adds AEV front and rear bumpers with integrated recovery points designed for this heavy-duty truck. It also adds a steel skid plate up front instead of the aluminum one and protects the steering rack and exhaust. The models get AEV wheels and AEV logos on the headrests.

Approach angle (deg.)	29.8
Departure angle (deg.)	25.7
Ground clearance (in)	11.8
Water ford (in.)	–
Maximum towing capacity (lbs)	16,000 petrol / 18,500 diesel
Payload (lbs.)	3,031 petrol / 2,811 diesel

GMC Hummer EV Pickup

The only electric vehicle on this list is the GMC Hummer EVbecause GMC has created a monster of an off-road electric vehicle.

For starters, the base Hummer EV truck comes with two motors that produce 570 horsepower and a range of 310 miles. You can also get 1,000 horsepower and 380 miles with the three-motor 3X truck.

An air suspension that can raise the truck up to 6 inches with extraction mode and four-wheel steering with crab steer ensure you can traverse very difficult trails.

When you tick the Extreme Off Road Pack box, you get a locking front differential and a fully locking rear differential. You also get skid plates to cover some of the more sensitive parts underneath.

The package includes underbody front and rear cameras to help you avoid obstacles, as well as windshield washer nozzles to keep the lenses clean. Finally, the truck rides on 18-inch wheels wrapped in 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory M/T tires.

Approach angle (deg.)	49.7
Departure angle (deg.)	38.4
Ground clearance (in)	15.9
Water ford (in.)	32
Maximum towing capacity (lbs)	8,500
Payload (lbs.)	1,300

Ford Bronco Raptor

THE Ford Bronco Raptor gives the four-door SUV Raptor touches, including a 418-horsepower 3.0L EcoBoost engine and Fox Live Valve 3.1 semi-active shocks with position-sensitive damping.

The Bronco Raptor is also better protected thanks to skid plates underneath. What really sets the Raptor apart from other Bronco models is its wide body. More rugged fenders with absolutely massive flares cover the standard 37-inch BFGoodrich K/O2 all-terrain tires.

Hop into the Bronco Raptor and you’ll get seats with wider bolsters to keep you in place on the trail. There’s also a red stripe on the steering wheel in case you forget where the straight line is in all your off-road maneuvers.

The Bronco Raptor features locking front and rear differentials, a one-pedal drive mode, front sway bar disconnect and turn assist to help you get there and back.

Approach angle (deg.)	47.2
Starting angle (deg.)	30.8
Ground clearance (in)	13.1
Water ford (in.)	37
Maximum towing capacity (lbs)	4,500
Payload (lbs.)	1,100

Jeep Wrangler 392

Jeep said the 6.4L Wrangler V8 was dead, but then changed its mind. We welcome the 470-horsepower back for another year.

THE Wrangler 392 will only be equipped with the Final Edition package for 2025. This includes an 8,000-pound Warn winch, heavy-duty skid plates and 35-inch BFGoodrich tires. off-road tires on 17-inch wheels compatible with beadlock systems. All this makes the 392 Final Edition a total of 6.4 inches taller than a standard Wrangler.

It also comes with Fox shocks, a full-time transfer case, and exhaust pipes that make more noise than anything else on this list. Unfortunately, but also reasonably, it’s only offered on the four-door Wrangler, not the slightly more agile and shorter two-door Wrangler.

Approach angle (deg.)	47.5
Departure angle (deg.)	40.4
Ground clearance (in)	11.6
Water ford (in.)	34
Maximum towing capacity (lbs)	3,500
Payload (lbs.)	1,088