Modern technology or old-school reliability? Off-roading expert Ronny Dahl investigates the debate surrounding the development of new 4x4s.
The off-roading technology available in newer 4x4s at the turn of a knob or the push of a button is beyond the realms of imagination for those that first took to the trails in old Jeeps, Land Cruiser or Defenders. The comfort of the drive is also incomparable between the new and the old iterations from the same brands.
Yet so many off-roading enthusiasts opt for a manual rig from the early 2000s over anything produced in recent years. Ronny Dhal takes a look at four-wheel-drive vehicles produced prior to 2023, and dives into the rapid development of off-roading tech that is sometimes, perhaps, to the detriment of the driver and vehicle.
