These off-road vehicles are designed to cope when the environment is rugged and the elements are perilous. Centurion Magazine examples four of the best to get you to your destination warm, comfortable and in one piece.

Chelsea Truck Company Jeep Wrangler

The upgraded off-roader doubles down on the Jeep’s classic profile, with hard-line wheel arches and a redesigned grille, while a new exhaust system and wheels ensure high performance. Visit chelseatruckcompany.com 

Ford F150 Raptor

A behemoth at 2,722kg, the American king of trucks is surprisingly smooth on the road and can handle dunes, boulders, and steep grades with ease thanks to a 10-speed transmission and a 3.5-litre turbocharged V6. Visit ford.com

East Coast Defender Project Viper

The customised Land Rover Defender 130 – the first from ECD’s Ultimate Vehicle Concept division – features a 6.2-litre V8 from the Corvette, King off-road racing shocks, braided stainless-steel brake and fuel lines, and much more. Visit eastcoastdefender.com

Range Rover Velar

Road savvy like no previous Rover with interior touches such as two 10-inch touchscreens and optional rear-wheel drive, the Velar is equally at home in 4WD with a bevy of all-terrain options. Visit landrover.com