The coming months will be certifiably drool-inducing for overlandering enthusiasts and the off-road community. The number of trucks factory-built to spend weekends wandering mountain trails will spike in 2019. While some names like Jeep and Toyota are well-versed in the adventure lifestyle world, Chevy and Ford are putting some pressure on those segment stalwarts. But, don’t think for a second Jeep and Toyota will take it lying down. Both are doubling their efforts and digging into the growing culture of weekend-based outdoor exploration.
Of course all this competition means it’ll be easier than ever to join in on the off-roading fun. In the past, if you wanted to go overlanding, you’d be on your own – at the mercy of the vast aftermarket industry – to modify your truck and find proper gear. This year, that all changes for the better. These are the best from-the-factory overlanders coming to trails soon.
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Available This Year
2019 Ford Ranger FX4
Ford is making it crystal-clear that they didn’t build the 2019 Ranger to be a work truck. The 2.3-liter inline-four makes decent power and enough grunt to tow a small boat or a couple of dirt bikes. But the 20-plus Yakima products available as optional-extras are the stars of the show. Adding the FX4 package will get you off the beaten path, but the Yakima roof-top tent, bike rack, kayak rack and fold up chairs help make the most of where ever you set up camp.
