With its robust build quality, advanced all-independent suspension, 19.7 inches of axle articulation, and Configurable Terrain Response, the new Defender is pretty much as good as it gets.
It sports a two-speed transfer case for low-range grunt, a locking center differential for improved power transfer, and a turn assist feature so that you can better manoeuvre around obstacles in your way.
Sure, X5’s may be more common in the carpool line than they are off the beaten path, but that’s not to say that they can’t hold their own over the rough stuff. Rather, thanks to BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system, it will automatically shift power between its wheels in order to keep you going steady.