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A 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is an affordable off-road vehicle
A 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is an affordable off-road vehicle | Subaru

4 Affordable Off-Road Vehicles According to Edmunds

Looking for an affordable off-road vehicle that you won't be afraid to actually use? Edmunds selected some of the best new car options for 2021. The Baby Bronco and Subaru Forester made the list.

Are you in the market for a new off-roading vehicle to take on your summer camping trip? Edmunds compiled a list of affordable off-road vehicles that won’t break the bank. These trucks and SUVs are around $40,000 and have all of the upgraded features you might need to go off the beaten path.

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is an affordable off-road vehicle

A 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is an affordable off-road vehicle
A 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is an affordable off-road vehicle | Subaru

Edmunds chose the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek for the affordable off-road vehicle list for a reasonable price. The Crosstrek comes with all-wheel drive and has a high ground clearance for adventures. These two options combined help assist the smaller SUV in off-roading. The Subaru SUV has roof rails for extra equipment, and the interior is fairly comfortable. The new addition of X-Mode makes this vehicle even more capable.

Edmunds noted the base engine isn’t as exciting as possible, but it packs many features in otherwise for a reasonable price.

Starting MSRP: $23,295

Edmunds reccomends the Toyota Tacoma as an affordable off-road vehicle

Like everyone else, Edmunds approves of the 2021 Toyota Tacoma truck. The Tacoma is an affordable midsize pickup truck that performs both on and off-road. The standard ground clearance of more than 9 inches sets the truck apart right off the bat. The Tacoma comes standard with rear-wheel drive, but buyers can upgrade to a four-wheel-drive system. The Tacoma hasn’t been redesigned recently, but it is also popular enough that it doesn’t need to be. An affordable off-road vehicle from Toyota? Sign us up.

Starting MSRP for the 2021 Toyota Tacoma SR 4×4 Access Cab: $28,705

The Ford Bronco Sport is a new and exciting choice

The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has been making waves ever since it was announced. The regular-sized Ford Bronco is a bit more capable than the Sport, but the price is also much higher. The Baby Bronco comes with four-wheel drive for all models and a fairly reasonable price. The Sport comes with tons of storage room and cargo area for extra supplies, plus front-facing cameras for a technologically advanced off-road adventure. Edmunds notes that the Bronco Sports also offers a low-speed cruise control system, helpful in many off-roading situations.

Starting MSRP: $28,155

Edmunds also liked the Jeep Wrangler Sport

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport is probably the most obvious choice on the list. The two-door Wrangler offers all of the Jeep fun in a smaller package. It comes with four-wheel drive, tow hooks, and skid plates to protect the vehicle. The Wrangler Sport has all sorts of fun oddities like removable doors and a folding windshield. This one isn’t going to be the most comfortable ride out there, but that’s the whole point of a Jeep.

Starting MSRP: $30,395

These choices are affordable off-road vehicles that allow the remaining budget to go toward food or a camping slip. Affordable but capable vehicles are slowly trickling in from automakers who realize drivers don’t want a top-of-the-line trim for off-roading. Sometimes buyers are afraid to put these expensive vehicles to use because of the cost. That’s understandable, but also less fun.

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