How capable are they off-road?
Suzukis are very good off-roaders right from the factory. Unlike many sport-utility vehicles nowadays, the Samurai is equipped with a true part-time 4-wheel-drive transfer case with low range gears, solid axles front and rear, and manual-locking hubs. The overall design of the drivetrain and frame are well beyond anything a stock Samurai would need on-road or off. Even with lower gears and lockers in both axles, the drivetrain is good for 33-inch tires or larger, depending on driving style and terrain. With its light weight, small size, and some appropriate modifications, a Samurai can go anywhere other vehicles can go, and will usually go further even with fewer mods. On top of all that, the cost of a Samurai’s buildup is a mere fraction of that of any other 4×4.
