A 2-Door SUV is a vehicle that has a shortened wheelbase and is used for off-roading and prevents beaching. SUVs like the Chevrolet K5 Blazer and the Nissan Pathfinder are perfect examples of this. They're brilliantly made and make for fantastic off-roaders, reflecting the engineering capabilities of the brands who made them.

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This list will explore some of the greatest 2-Door SUVs ever made. From American to Japanese brands, there have been some fantastic 2-D00r SUVs made around the world. However, a few stand out for their longevity, build-quality, and sheer competence on virtually any terrain imaginable.

8 Willys Jeep

 Willys Overland Jeep
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The Willys Jeep was launched in 1940. It was formally called the US Army Truck due to its service in WW2. It was heavily important in supporting the allied forces in the war and was a fantastic lightweight vehicle. The car was immensely popular with the public and was the first mass-produced AWD car.

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Its mechanical attributes and relationship with the war have led to plenty of innovation and made the AWD system an integral part of what makes a fantastic SUV. The same elements of the Jeep can be found in the Jeep Wrangler nowadays.

7 Range Rover (First Gen)

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The Range Rover Classic, launched in 1970, was definitely a style icon and is representative of the start of the famous Range Rover design. The car was fantastic off-road and had a great amount of performance with the V8 engine that allowed users to power through difficult areas.

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The car can still be found today in mostly good condition, as the car was generally looked after by its owners. The Range Rover is truly an icon and is instantly recognizable, making it an easy entry onto this list.

6 Suzuki Samurai

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Despite not being the fastest car on the list, going less than 100-mph at top speed, the Suzuki Samurai was a fantastic 2-door SUV. In terms of off-roading capabilities, the Samurai had it all. The small dimensions of the car combined with its lightweight nature meant that it was great to drive off-road.

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There were some issues regarding the Samurai apparently falling over, however, this was not the case and the dispute was rendered null and void. Still, the fact has stuck with the car - sometimes diminishing the fact that it was actually a brilliant SUV.

5 Ford Bronco (1st gen)

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The Ford Bronco in its first generation was launched in 1966. The vehicle was made as a competitor against the International Harvester Scout. Ford made the car rather compact, making it usable on both off-roading trips but also as a reasonable civilian car.

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The car was styled plainly alongside being heavily simple throughout the interior. This made the car economical and very utilitarian. Sadly, sales of the first-generation Bronco reduced when users wanted SUVs that were better on-roaders than off-roaders. Still, the Bronco lasted well with the car being reborn in 2021.

4 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

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Any generation of the Wrangler would easily fit onto this list, but the current generation of the Wrangler is the most refined and the best off-roader that the brand has available. The car is fun despite its very serious off-roading capabilities, and it works brilliantly on-road too.

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If one is truly an off-roader enthusiast then this version of the Wrangler will be a key vehicle due to its modern features and updates by the Jeep brand. The vehicle is very unique, as well as being absolutely massive. It is genuinely a warrior on the off-road.

3 Land Rover Defender 90

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The Land Rover Defender 90 was launched in 1983 and has become an icon. The '90' reflects the wheelbase measurements of the car and there was an update to the design as the car took a lot of influence from the Series III Land Rover.

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The car is the ultimate off-roader, and its history reflects that. Being especially utilitarian, the Land Rover Defender 90 is a true reflection of what an off-roader should be like. Despite not being the best on the motorway or city/town driving, the car is perfect for off-roading and has lasted throughout generations.

2 Toyota Landcruiser J40

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The 1960 version of the Land Cruiser J40 was an incredibly reliable off-roader. The J40 is especially desirable as it is a fantastic classic and due to its reliability, can be purchased today in amazing condition (with the price-tag to match).

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The Toyota Land Cruiser J40 managed to outsell the Land Rover and was definitely favored by many as being one of the best off-roaders ever.

1 Isuzu Vehicross

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Launched in 1997, the Isuzu Vehicross is a unique vehicle that is also a great SUV. Its looks are definitely out there and do not fit the standard vehicle that is on this list, but its appearance does reflect how cool the car was. Definitely a great off-roader, with its strength and torque enhancing its capabilities.

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Isuzu made the car technologically innovative, with the off-roading engineering being similar to that of motorcycle off-roading manufacturing. The car was lightweight but could manage to pack a punch on the roads and was environmentally friendly compared to other SUVs.

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