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Originally Posted by Elk
Sounds like what you want is the standard Envoy/ Trailblazer with the optional skid plate package and locking rear diff(I don’t think you can get a locking rear diff on the 4Runner). It has a 4.2L I6 with 275 HP and 275 lb-ft of torque and a transfer case with 2IH 4IH 4LO and auto-4WD.
There is also a bigger version you can get with a 5.3L V8 with 300 HP and 330 lb-ft of torque. |
I looked hard at the Trailblazer but several things made me choose not to get one...
The engine, while good on paper, has NO torque! It produces decent horsepower but only when reving very high. I absolutely HATE noisy engines like this. I have a Trailblazer for my company vehicle so I know what it can, and can't do. I also drove on 2 Las Vegas and back. It was HORRIBLE going over the pass.
It couldn't hold a decent speed without going over 3000 - 3500 RPM's or More!
There have also been more than a few problems with Trailblazers so I'd rather not get something that will spend alot of time in the shop.
And finally, the Trailblazer has NO OFFROAD ability!
As I said, these are one of our company vehicles and we've taken them everywhere. In fact, the Trailblazer has LESS front clearance than my current S10 Blazer.
Nope...
A Toyota 4Runner is current the BEST at on & offroad performance in a midsized package IMHO.