Editors' Most Wanted Vehicles for 1999

Best Offroad $10,000-$25,000

Winner: Jeep Wrangler

It doesn't take a leap of faith or imagination to choose the Jeep Wrangler as the best off-road vehicle for this price class. Our staff voted unanimously for the icon that continues to impress us year after year. The Wrangler is unbeatable when it comes to scrambling over rough terrain. But the off-road experience is only part of this truck's natural goodness. The interior is designed with the minimalist styling approach, and everything about it is utilitarian. The Quadra-Coil suspension makes the Wrangler stable on the road, so it can be used as an every day commuter. For 1999, Jeep has done away with the sliding heater controls in favor of dials, making the Wrangler that much more user friendly. Our favorite Wrangler is the Sport model with the hardtop and 4.0-liter inline six-cylinder motor.