THE SPECS

Type of vehicle: 4WD mid-size SUV with solid rear axle Engine: 4.0-L V6

Power: 270 hp at 5,600 r.p.m.; 278 lb-ft of torque

Transmission: Five-speed auto Brakes: Four-wheel disc with ABS Tires: Nitto Terra Grappler All Terrain Price: $44,800 base/$52,195 as tested

Destination charge: $1,760 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L/100 km): 14.2 city, 11.1 highway

Standard features: Part-time 4WD, downhill control, hill-start assist, protector plates for fuel and transfer case, trailer sway control, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, Bluetooth, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, air conditioning, navigation, voice recognition and more.

Options: TRD Pro includes lever-type 4WD selector, four-wheel crawl control, multi-terrain select, rear differential lock, TRD-tuned front springs and TRD Bilstein high-performance shocks with rear remote reservoirs, Nitto Terra Grappler AT tires, 17-inch matte black aluminum wheels with TRD centre caps, TRD badging, hood scoop, heritage grille, black accents, TRD-stamped aluminum front skid plate, TRD pro shift knob.