We love a good off-road adventure, which is why, for the inaugural Buzz Awards, picking the Best Off-Road Warrior for 2026 was an absolute must. Off-roaders are one of the few vehicle categories that blend daily usability with extreme adventure and fun, frequently delivering room for the family, the ability to tow trailers and haul cargo, yet without the restrictions placed on most mainstream vehicles. In picking the Best Off-Road Warrior for 2026, road testers and editors from CarBuzz, HotCars, and TopSpeed looked at a range of factors.
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