Trail Rated? We'll See About That... We've been tracing trail 16 through the ridges and hollows outside of Oliver Springs, Tennessee for the past five hours, inching along through rocker-deep mud, crawling over differential-busting rocks and clamoring up and down slopes made slick with two days' worth of torrential rain. Our wanderings have led us here – facing down one of the steepest climbs of the day. Through the mud-speckled windshield, I can see the path make a quick right turn before bolting up the side of the ridge. Walls of red clay littered with jagged roots and jutting ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:: 3.6L V6
Power:: 285 HP / 260 LB-FT
Transmission:: 5-Speed Auto
MSRP:: $28,215 as tested

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