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2009 Best In Class Hardcore 4x4
By Editors of Truck Trend
Winner: Dodge Ram Power Wagon
Runner-Up: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon There is no truck better suited for off-roading than the Power Wagon--it's so well equipped, it's seemingly unstoppable. The Quad Cab short-box 2500 comes with a 4.56:1 axle ratio, a 37.2:1 crawl ratio, NV271 4WD, and can seat six and tow more than 10,000 pounds, and it does all of this for under $40,000. It can crawl with the best of 'em on the toughest of terrain and would easily pull weaker vehicles off the trail, yet you could still be happy with it as a daily driver.
| Hardcore 4x4 | | Vehicle | Dodge Ram Power Wagon | Hummer H3T Adventure | Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon | | Base price | $39,470 | $31,495 | $32,590 | | Wheelbase | 140.5 in | 134.2 in | 116.0 in | | Engine | 5.7L OHV V-8 | 3.7L DOHC I-5 | 3.8L SOHC V-6 | | Transmission | 5-speed auto | 5-speed man | 6-speed man | | Power, SAE | 355 hp | 239 hp | 202 hp | | Torque, SAE | 395 lb-ft | 241 lb-ft | 237 lb-ft | | Axle ratio | 4.56:1 | 4.03:1 | 4.10:1 | | Low range | 2.72:1 | 4.56:1 | 4.00:1 | | Tires | 285/70R17 | 285/75R16 | 255/75R17 | | Fuel cap | 34.0 gal | 26.0 gal | 22.5 gal | | Fuel econ, city/hwy | N/A | 14/18 mpg | 15/19 mpg | | Seating cap | 6 | 5 | 5 | | Curb weight | 6327 lb | 4934 lb | 4315 lb | | GVWR | 8510 lb | 6001 lb | 5500 lb | | Cargo cap | 60.9 cu ft | 33.5 cu ft | 82.0 cu ft | | Max towing cap | 10,500 lb | 4400 lb | 3500 lb | | Vehicle | Land Rover LR3 (w/H-D pkg) | Mercedes-Benz G-Class | Nissan Xterra Off Road | | Base price | $46,825 | $101,125 | $29,120 | | Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 112.2 in | 106.3 in | | Engine | 4.4L SOHC V-8 | 5.5L DOHC V-8 | 4.0L DOHC V-6 | | Transmission | 6-speed auto | 7-speed auto | 6-speed man | | Power, SAE | 300 hp | 382 hp | 261 hp | | Torque, SAE | 315 lb-ft | 391 lb-ft | 281 lb-ft | | Axle ratio | 3.73:1 | 4.38:1 | 3.69:1 | | Low range | 2.93:1 | 2.16:1 | 2.63:1 | | Tires | 255/55R19 | 265/60R18 | 265/75R16 | | Fuel cap | 22.8 gal | 25.4 gal | 21.1 gal | | Fuel econ, city/hwy | 12/17 mpg | 11/15 mpg | 16/20 mpg | | Seating cap | 7 | 5 | 5 | | Curb weight | 5796 lb | 5510 lb | 4387 lb | | GVWR | 7121 lb | 7200 lb | 5400 lb | | Cargo cap | 90.3 cu ft | 79.5 cu ft | 65.7 cu ft | | Max towing cap | 7716 lb | 7000 lb | 5000 lb | | Vehicle | Range Rover HSE | Toyota Land Cruiser | Toyota FJ Cruiser (off-road pkg) | | Base price | $78,525 | $65,500 | $29,455 | | Wheelbase | 113.3 in | 112.2 in | 105.9 in | | Engine | 4.4L DOHC V-8 | 5.7L DOHC V-8 | 4.0L DOHC V-6 | | Transmission | 6-speed auto | 6-speed auto | 6-speed man | | Power, SAE | 305 hp | 381 hp | 239 hp | | Torque, SAE | 325 lb-ft | 401 lb-ft | 278 lb-ft | | Axle ratio | 3.73:1 | 3.91:1 | 3.91:1 | | Low range | 2.93:1 | 2.62:1 | 2.57:1 | | Tires | 255/5R19 | 285/60R18 | 265/75R16 | | Fuel cap | 27.6 gal | 25.4 gal | 19.0 gal | | Fuel econ, city/hwy | 12/18 mpg | 13/18 mpg | 15/18 mpg | | Seating cap | 5 | 8 | 5 | | Curb weight | 5474 lb | 5688 lb | 4290 lb | | GVWR | 6834 lb | 7275 lb | 5567 lb | | Cargo cap | 74.9 cu ft | 81.7 cu ft | 66.8 cu ft | | Max towing cap | 7716 lb | 8500 lb | 5000 lb |
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