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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
4 Rugged Car Brands That'll Hold Up Against All Terrains
Sometimes you want a vehicle that'll hold up for more than just your everyday driving needs. You may be looking for a rugged ride to enjoy some off-road excursions. Many car brands now offer rugged and durable vehicles to appeal to those seeking some adventure. And some even offer that at a low price — perfect for any budget. Be Aware: Read Next: Here's a look at four of the most rugged brands to consider if you want to drive in some exciting terrains. If you're looking for a rugged car that'll hold up for your daily commute and your off-road adventures, check out Ford. It's a brand known for making vehicles that are durable and fun to drive. Specifically, according to Edmunds, you may want to check out the Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch. It's a compact SUV that's rugged, dependable and spacious. Edmunds claimed this car has 'genuine off-road capability and everyday usability.' The Sasquatch package is available with the Outer Banks and Badlands trim levels. For a 2025 model, the Outer Banks and Badlands trims start at $35,459 and $38,818, respectively, per Edmunds. Explore More: It's probably no surprise that Jeep makes the list of rugged car brands. After all, its Wrangler is a fan favorite for durability and drivability. According to its website, the Jeep Wrangler has strength and power in hard-to-reach terrains. A 2025 Jeep Wrangler has a starting MSRP of $32,690. Jeep is a brand to consider for your next vehicle if you're looking for one that'll hold up for years and offer versatility for everyday driving and off-road excitement. According to IMG Licensing, 'rugged individualism' is one of the hallmarks of Dodge's brand. Drivers looking for a car with off-road capabilities can consider the Dodge Ram. Humes Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM points to the Power Wagon and Rebel specifically. A 2025 Power Wagon starts at $72,140, while a 2025 Rebel has a starting MSRP of $68,940. When it comes to reliable trucks and SUVs, it may be tough to beat those from GMC. That's probably particularly true if you want to take your vehicle in rugged terrain. Some GMC vehicles to consider for rugged reliability include the Sierra, Yukon and Canyon. A 2025 GMC Sierra has a starting MSRP of $66,800, and a 2025 Yukon has a starting MSRP of $67,200. A 2025 Canyon comes in much lower, with a starting MSRP of $38,400. More From GOBankingRates 5 Types of Vehicles Retirees Should Stay Away From Buying How Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US Region 4 Things You Should Do if You Want To Retire Early 12 SUVs With the Most Reliable Engines Sources Edmunds, 'Off-Road Buyers Guide: Which Hardcore SUV Is Right for You?' Edmunds, '2025 Ford Bronco Sport.' Jeep, 'Jeep Wrangler.' IMG Licensing, 'Dodge.' Humes Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM, 'Top Ram Truck Off-Roading Models.' This article originally appeared on 4 Rugged Car Brands That'll Hold Up Against All Terrains
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Classic Dodge Power Wagon Gets The Love It Deserves
Read the full story on Backfire News Someone kept a nice 1975 Dodge Power Wagon in their backyard under one of those temporary shelter things for the past 37 years. As you would expect, the classic truck ended up getting incredibly filthy, looking like a genuine barn find vehicle. Thankfully, it was finally rescued and given a thorough cleaning, the pickup getting the love it absolutely owner actually confirms that for a while the truck was in fact sitting inside a barn, so it came by all that dust rightfully. Then he parked it under the temporary structure and life happened. One thing that makes recovering this truck difficult is the fact it's large and has a camper shell in the bed, adding to the already massive weight. The professional detailers who signed up to rescue and clean up this Dodge, WD Detailing, struggle big time with getting the Power Wagon out of its resting spot and onto a waiting trailer. They have to take the camper shell off so it will even fit in the trailer, learning just four small C-clamps are holding it onto the bed sides. Thankfully, the owner doesn't want the camper anymore, so they take it off and dump the rotting thing. When it comes to cleaning the Dodge, the detailers have to remove layers of dirt and grime – it's really disgusting. They also find out one of the lug nuts was welded on for whatever reason. Sometimes you find the craziest things on old vehicles. But they push through, cleaning the exterior, cab, and even the engine compartment. The engine itself is done for and there is no gas tank, just an old can and a hose under the hood the owner used to supply the engine back when it did run. While the truck is going to need a lot of mechanical work, it cleans up surprisingly well. We just wonder what you would do with this pickup? What engine would you put in it? Image via WD Detailing/YouTube
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Automotive
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The Ram Power Wagon Could Get a Diesel Engine
The Ram Power Wagon is the automaker's heftiest version of its heavy-duty pickup truck, but with one huge caveat: there is no diesel engine available. According to a Ram powertrain engineer, though, that could change in the future. Granted, the available V8 engine is a Hemi, but it still doesn't match the staggering output of the turbo-diesel engine that's available in Ram's other trucks, and also puts it a step behind both Ford and General Motors. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article According to Car and Driver, a Ram powertrain engineer was willing to give some insight into the Ram Power Wagon, specifically regarding customer requests. According to the engineer, customers have been clamoring for a diesel option in the brand's hefty off-road pickup. "We hear what's going on," the Ram engineer told Car and Driver. "If there's an opportunity there, then we can engineer it." Interestingly, the Power Wagon is the only truck in the brand's heavy-duty lineup without an available diesel powertrain, and it boils down to the placement of a winch. The Ram Power Wagon comes with a front-mounted winch, which gets in the way of the intercooler found on the pickup's turbo-diesel siblings. Unfortunately, there's no specified timeline for when the Ram Power Wagon could get the diesel treatment, but it definitely won't be happening for the 2025 model year. Other heavy-duty Ram trucks like the Ram 2500 and 3500 have a 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel inline six-cylinder engine that produces an astounding 430 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, the Power Wagon's 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine generates 405 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque, a far cry from the diesel powertrain's muscle. The Ram Power Wagon is a perfectly capable truck in its own right, but the lack of a diesel option puts it behind competitors. The Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado both feature heavy-duty trucks packing diesel engines designed to maximize trailering weight and off-road capability. The Chevrolet Silverado HD packs an available Duramax 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V8 engine that generates 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque through a 10-speed automatic transmission. With that kind of muscle, the Silverado HD can tow up to 36,000 lbs., nearly double that of its gas-powered 6.6-liter V8 engine. The GMC Sierra HD line shares that same diesel engine option. The Ford Super Duty's diesel powertrain delivers best-in-class muscle. The high-output version of the Power Stroke 6.7-liter turbo-diesel V8 engine delivers 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the most powerful trucks in the industry. When properly equipped, the Ford Super Duty can tow up to 40,000 lbs. That's not the only diesel engine available in the Ford Super Duty. The standard variant of the Power Stroke 6.7-liter turbo diesel V8 engine produces 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque. Regardless of which diesel engine comes under the hood of the Ford Super Duty, power is channeled through a 10-speed automatic transmission. Getting the Ram Power Wagon on par with its American competitors is a step in the right direction for the Stellantis-owned brand. The umbrella company hasn't exactly had the best go of it recently, with former head honcho Carlos Tavares exiting unexpectedly last year. On the bright side, the Ram Power Wagon crossing over to the diesel side would mean an increase in towing and off-road capability. At the very least, a handful of the truck enthusiasts in my neck of the woods will have their prayers answered - eventually, anyway.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Could Ram's Power Wagon Finally Get a Diesel Option? It's Possible
The is the beefiest off-road version of the brand's heavy-duty pickup truck, but its lone engine option is a gas-fed 6.4-liter V-8. Ram offers a Cummins diesel 6.7-liter straight-six on its other HD trucks, and recently more customers have asked for a diesel Power Wagon. A Ram powertrain engineer told that, while it's not happening for the 2025 model year, an oil-burning version of the HD off-roader is possible. Ford and GM's heavy-duty off-road-ready pickup trucks all offer diesel engines, but that's not the case for the Ram Power Wagon. Its sole engine option is a gas-powered 6.4-liter V-8, which is naturally aspirated, so it avoids the intercooler that's employed on its turbo-diesel siblings. Since the intercooler interferes with a front-mounted winch, and Ram insists the Power Wagon has to have a winch, that's one of the main reasons it's gas only. However, it's possible the brand's beefiest HD off-roader could finally get a diesel option. Car and Driver recently spoke with one of Ram's powertrain engineers, and—unlike with Toyota's manual-less 4Runner—customers have been asking for a diesel Power Wagon. In fact, we learned that recently a lot more customers have been asking for it—and their voices are being heard. "We hear what's going on," the Ram engineer said. "If there's an opportunity there, then we can engineer it." Despite the possibility of a future diesel Power Wagon, Ram's engineer didn't provide a potential timeline, other than confirming it's not happening for the 2025 model year. Ram's HD lineup just got a thorough refresh, and we've now driven the updated version of its Cummins turbo-diesel, a 6.7-liter straight-six that makes up to 430 horsepower and 1075 pound-feet of torque. The Cummins is available on the off-road-oriented Ram 2500 Rebel, but for now, the Power Wagon is stuck with the Hemi V-8, which is good for 405 ponies and 429 pound-feet. The Ram engineer said he believes that application is well suited for off-road duty, even if some customers still want the Power Wagon to get a Cummins option. "It's like, for some reason, people want 1000 pound-feet of torque to put in the sand," he said. Obviously, there's a big difference between something that can be done and will be done. But at least the people who have dreamed of a diesel-powered Power Wagon know that it's being considered. And who knows? If customer demand keeps rising, perhaps Ram will finally give its HD off-roader the diesel treatment. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
AEV Resurrects Ram-Based Prospector XL Tray Bed for Limited Run
The first Prospector XL Tray Bed was a concept built for AEV's president. AEV is reissuing the Tray Bed variant in limited quantities. The Prospector XL rides on 40-inch tires and packs a Cummins diesel. We've described off-roading outfitter AEV's Prospector XL as the diesel Power Wagon that Ram won't build. Now, you can get a version of the Prospector XL that AEV only builds small quantities of—and only occasionally. It's called the Prospector XL Tray Bed, and it is magnificent. At the metaphysical heart and physical rear of the XL Prospector Tray Bed is its titular cargo carrier. This aluminum piece has drop-down sides and is supplied by a company appropriately named Ute. It's affixed to the rear of a Cummins-powered regular-cab Ram 2500; standard Prospector XLs come with four doors and a conventional bed, although AEV will sell you a two-door chassis cab to which you can attach the backpack of your choosing. AEV has offered the XLPTB in limited quantities before. Originally a pet project and personal vehicle of company president Dave Harriton, the first Tray Bed was shown as a concept at the company's 2013 SEMA booth. A run of 10 or so was offered in 2017, and now AEV is building a handful based on the latest HD Ram. The asking price for the conversion is a not-insignificant $32,203 on top of the Ram 2500 donor vehicle, which will run you at least $63K. For that outlay, you get the tray bed, of course, as well as an AEV front bumper with integrated 20k ComeUp winch, a custom rear bumper, the company's 3-inch DualSport on-road/off-road suspension system, and 40-inch BFGoodrich HD-Terrain tires on AEV Salta XD wheels. The result is a truck that can go just about anywhere and carry just about anything. AEV says it will only build a very small batch of Tray Bed Rams this time around. Since there's no telling when or even if they will be offered again, it's probably best to stock up. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
