Posted Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 9:18pm
Rugged-looking versions of popular compact SUVs are everywhere now, but not all of them are built the same way. The Subaru Forester Wilderness adds real off-road hardware to its family SUV, with extra ground clearance, skid plates and a towing capacity that suits weekend adventures. The Honda CR-V TrailSport, new for 2026, takes a lighter approach, pairing all-terrain tires and rugged styling with an efficient hybrid powertrain. They’re priced just $415 apart, so the question is how much off-road capability each one actually delivers.
