Wrangler vs Pioneer: What's Better Off-Road a Jeep or a Side-By-Side?

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[MichaelJArg]

Never go extreme off roading in the veh you have to drive home

[HondaCL]

Great video you guys! Tommy is getting better with each video; this felt more relaxed and fun.

[zippome]

Side by sides, for when you hit your golf ball way, WAY out of bounds.

[austinseubert]

Yeah know what I love about my pioneer (700 2014) I can haul a 65 gallon tank full of sap go through mud thick enough to lose your boots in and never get stuck I can also pull a full load of hay (100 little square bale about 65 pound each on a wagon) up a gravel barn filling (about 20 degree slope) no problem and also go creek crossing never had a problem great dealer support so yeah y'all keep your RZRs and mavericks I 'll keep my bought and paided for honda pioneer that can do all I need it too and take me back home at the end of the day

[DargoDog]

That Honda is more of a work/farm UTV, and as capable as it is, there are UTVs out there, like the some of the Polaris offerings that make Jeeps look silly on the trails. With that, it comes down to the right tool for the job, and the offroading you want to do. There are a lot of trails where I ride that are too narrow for a full-sided vehicle like a Jeep.

[buttonman]

Side by sides are awesome, amazing what they'll go through.

[curtiswilson]

Awesome test. I like how you guys think outside the box and give us unique shootouts such as this. Keep up the good work!

[formerice]

Get a Jeep and an ATV. You can trailer the ATV with the Jeep, go anywhere. Side by sides, not so much.

[MrRama]

Oh yeahhhh ! I want more reviews with atv and side by side !!! :D

[Greg-wzfk]

Depends on the person and their intended use. Wranglers are excellent off road vehicles but not everyone wants nor needs a Wrangler especially for everyday use. A lot of people are more weekend warriors and those are the ones who will gravitate towards a side by side since they can tow them behind vehicles they have or would prefer. Also those same people probably only go out a handful of times a year so it really isn't a big deal to hook it up. People who off road as a major hobby and go out often would obviously prefer a Jeep because of the ability for on road use and comfort/convenience.
Granted this isn't taking into performance desires. The pure sport side by sides are extremely fun to drive fast and jump high. Never going to be able to do that with a Jeep.

[gregoryjamesaustin]

A few key differences. The Jeep has heat and ac so it would be suited for more year round use. The pioneer on the other hand is more of
a Rubicon edition jeep in that you can lock the differentials. You can also count on the jeep to last much longer when it comes to miles
and range. Frankly I was very impressed with both of them.

[Robert.W]

Great video. I went back and watched the new Raptor go up Dare and was amazed how much easier it looked going up than these two.

[RedWingsninetyone]

Also street legal in certain counties in Michigan as long as you have both ORV stickers.

[brandonwright]

That’s right my 07 rhino 660R is completely street legal here in good ole AZ, I drive my rhino to work quite often.

[lucasnichols]

Please stop using the term rock crawling. This is a hill with loose rocks. Not rock crawling.

[Prct]

I have a Wrangler and I always thought the SXS machines were a waste of money. If your Jeep is your only vehicle then, yes it is the way to go. However, if you can have a toy then the SXS is far superior. You can go all day, all out over rough terrain in the SXS will not kill your back. Those things can absorb amazing bumps because of the amount of suspension travel.

[hydroboyth]

I've had both and the SXS's are more fun due to their power to weight ratio/agility/capabilities.

[treybiller]

We used to run Polaris rangers on our cattle ranch. But about a year ago we bought a 2012 wrangler and that has been the best help

[joshuawebb]

Thing reminds me of that kubota that pulled my stuck truck up the mountain. Did dish network out in N. California. Was going up this steep washed out dirt road and got stuck with my chevy 2500hd 4x4. This lady comes down with this lil kubota tractor and pulls my big truck all the way up like nothing.

[drewditty]

don't get me wrong, side by sides are a BLAST!!! but a jeep is definitely more useful.