The age old debate as to who is better, between city slickers or country boys, should probably be over by now. Especially in the digital age, because country living has started to go tech as well. This debate has been taken even further by automakers who in the past made cars that could be easily distinguished for city and country living. Today, it could go either way. There are still cars that are built with the country life in mind, and others just for the city, but who says you can't break the rules?

Anyway, like the city, country living has its own unique quirks like poorly maintained roads, lots of mud, rough terrain, snow and other qualities the city slickers would find undesirable depending on what they like. However, city life isn't always that fun, especially having to deal with tight spaces and crazy traffic, but they don't necessarily have longer commutes like their country counterparts. There are some essentials that country vehicles are deemed to have by default such as reliability, which features prominently, and a 4x4 option, as well as the tires to match the rough terrain. Other practical features include good ground clearance, diesel engines, and the ability to tow or haul other vehicles.

For city cars, these aren't necessarily important, though many of them today are built to work on different terrain. Mostly, its about making city driving easy and enjoyable, with such factors as visibility, safety and fuel economy at the top of the list. Check out our list of city cars that would be ideal for country boys, and country cars that city slickers would drive the town in.

20 City Car For Country Boys: Volvo XC70

Like the Outback, the Volvo XC70 is a versatile vehicle that can operate both in the city and country side settings. Cheatsheet says it is an all-weather version of the discontinued V70 mid-sized wagon that features both all-wheel drive and great ground clearance, which is 74mm higher than the V70 with SUV-like features. To function well in terms of country living, the XC70 has a plastic bumper and flank cladding, chromed scuff plates, embossed roof rails and a plastic wheel arch extension. It offers a stiffer chassis, bigger trunk and spacious cabin, all of which make it a suitable choice for country boys.

19 City Car For Country Boys: Mercedes-Benz G Class

With all the exceptional features that the Mercedes-Benz G Class has, you would easily think that the German machine was only designed for city driving, but it actually doubles up as a country life vehicle.

The G-Class has amazing off-roading capabilities, despite having a very high price and mediocre fuel economy.

It keeps three main elements that enable it to work perfectly on rough terrains as TopGear notes, including a super-tough ladder chassis that incorporates independent front suspension with a tightly packaged double wishbone, surmounted between the uprights by a chunky brace, a low range gearbox and three locking differentials. The G-Class interior has also been improved to provide more comfort and improved off-road capability.

18 City Car For Country Boys: Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is designed to go through all possible terrains and is loved not just for its fuel economy, spacious interior, and standard in-car technology, but also its off-road capability. This makes it great for country boys as an alternative to the trucks they're used to. The car features a standard 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine which is EPA rated for 28 mpg combined, a sophisticated four-wheel drive system together with hill hold and hill descent control which helps in managing rough terrains. With 73.3 cubic feet of interior cargo space and 60/40-split fold-down rear seats, the Outback provides room to carry enough commodities to the countryside. Cheatsheet says this version of Subaru has built a name for itself from suburbanites to hardcore outdoor-enthusiast drivers.

17 City Car For Country Boys: GMC Terrain

As the name ‘Terrain’ suggests, this SUV was designed to tackle different paths both in the urban and country environment. GMC sits at the center of compact and mid-size crossover classes with a five-passenger seating capacity. To manage the rough terrain in the country side, the SUV has a V6 engine which produces 301 horsepower.

For efficiency, you can choose to go with the 22 or 32 mpg in-line four.

The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which Motortrend says offers strong acceleration and self-confidence during overtaking and merging maneuvers, plus a wide variety of chrome accents and a better trimmed interior.

16 City Car For Country Boys: Toyota 4Runner

The Toyota 4Runner is ranked near the bottom of the mid-sized SUV class and its interior is laden with rough and tumble hard plastic materials. The car's handling was geared for off-roading and not highway miles or city traffic making it a good SUV for those planning to spend time off road, or spending their weekend in the wilderness. The SUV may be very spacious, which is great for doing groceries or driving the kids around, but it has subpar gas mileage.

Due to its off-roading abilities, this car was once shortlisted with other SUVs such as Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler.

Its features include ample cargo space which is ideal for country boys, plus several advanced safety features.

15 City Car For Country Boys: Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee is another great city car that country boys would enjoy driving, what with its 3.0 liter diesel V6 which offers 240 horsepower and 420 pound feet of torque which is enough to tackle the different terrains in the countryside. The SUV has a jacked-up suspension, a tougher under body protection and Kevlar reinforced tires for the off-road focused Trailhawk models. Auto Express says it is lavishly equipped with features such as an 8-speed automatic gearbox, 20-inch alloy wheels, electric leather seats, adaptive cruise control with active braking and blind spot monitoring. It doesn't have a hybrid option, nor does it have green credentials, if that's one of the things you'd want for a country life car.

14 City Car For Country Boys: Honda Crosstour

The Honda Crosstour can go from city highways to the countryside's rough terrains thanks to its raised body. This Accord sedan does not only offer a composed ride and handling, but also provides enough cargo space which is good for the kind of stuff country boys like to carry back home after a day in the woods or at the farm, or just supplies from the hardware store.

The all-wheel drive is also another added advantage to the vehicle's capability to move through rough terrains.

Under the hood of the Crosstour is a powerful and standard four-cylinder engine that US News says produces 192 horsepower, and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The interior is plush and comfortable with cloth upholstery, heated front seats, power adjusted passenger seat and ample leg room.

13 City Car For Country Boys: Mini Cooper Countryman

The Mini Cooper Countryman was made to tackle the difficult terrain in the countryside. Countryman sits higher than any hatchback that is available in the market having a ground clearance of 6.5-inches. Compared to other hatchbacks, the car offers more cargo space so country boys need not worry about the space to pack in a few things as they head back to their country home. This car boasts of being the first Mini to offer a full six-footer in the second row comfortably. The ALL-4 edition of the Countryman has AWD, thought it can’t manage rock-crawling but can outsmart snow-caked or gravel-strewn fire roads. Besides being roomy, it has precise steering with high acceleration from its 189hp inline, turbocharged four-cylinder engine - just enough power to tackle country life.

12 City Car For Country Boys: Volkswagen Golf AllTrack

As its name AllTrack suggests, the Volkswagen Golf AllTrack is a crossover made to aggressively come face to face with any terrain it encounters. AllTrack beats other SUV-like vehicles in its class when it comes to being lighter, with a sharp steering and sporty feeling. It is powered by a 1.8-liter engine mated to a six-speed dual clutch automatic transmission that keeps torque right in the best position when the vehicle climbs steep grades in sport mode. The other feature in this car that helps it navigate the difficult terrains is the 4WD and standard off-road setting that allows the wheels to churn before the traction control comes into play, which helps when trying to power out of mud or snow. Additionally, the seats are designed to provide more support in longer hauls.

11 City Car For Country Boys: Volvo V90 Cross Country

The Volvo V90 would be really a good choice for adventure that you could drive through the cold winter ice without feeling a thing. Inside the car are features such as the adjustable leather heated seats and a heated steering wheel that makes the cold weather from the countryside bring no effect to those within it. The windows are also laminated thus help prevent the noise from the outside from interfering with those within, allowing for a peaceful and quiet ride even on rough surfaces.

For better off-road capabilities, the V90 has eight inches of ground clearance, making it better than many tall-riding SUVs.

Safety features include a cornering head and fog lamps which allows for clear corner visibility, and crash protection which controls overriding of the steering and braking.

10 Country Car For City Slickers: Honda Ridgeline

With its traditional body-on-frame design, Honda easily blends well with some of the other luxurious city SUVs. The truck utilizes a car-like unibody construction with a fully independent suspension - a design that gives it a class-leading ride comfort, and excellent handling. Compared to other trucks, Honda Ridgeline is more for on-roads and not good for off-roads. The four-door truck is offered in six trims which include Black Edition, Sport and RTL-E among others. Some of the features within the trims that city slickers will love include the fog lights, leather seating, the Honda laneWatch Passenger side blind spot Camera system, Apple CarPlay and Android Audio smartphone integration.

9 Country Car For City Slickers: Nissan Titan

It would be hard not to notice this truck as it snakes its way through the city streets, what with its well-laid exterior design and performance on the road. Nissan Titan is the kind of truck city slickers would ride, and is powered by a V8 engine that has what is expected from half-ton trucks, together with sharp handling, cornering, high speed and braking compared to other trucks. The truck has been designed to function beyond towing and hauling but can also be used as a family wagon. The 19-foot long, 5000-pound truck offers comfortable seats and the cab is separated from the ladder's frame avoiding the shakes and rumbles to provide more comfort to the passengers.

8 Country Car For City Slickers: Ford F-150 3.5 Ecoboost

The Ford F-150 might have been designed for some heavy duty, but city slickers won't shy away driving this truck, especially to a beach party.

Apart from serving as just a truck for heavy loads, the four-door Ford-150 3.5 Ecoboost can also serve the purpose of an SUV in the city.

The exterior is made of aluminum and is bigger, bolder and more aggressive than its predecessor. It features a platinum model sported real wood trim and soft leather plastic door panels and trim pieces in the interior. There is a massaging and anti-fatigue system on the front seats to provide maximum comfort while for safety, it has several airbags inside.

7 Country Car For City Slickers: GMC Sierra Denali 2500 HD

GMC Sierra Denali is a beast. Despite the fact that it is built for the country side terrain, its design is totally suitable for city cruising, so city slickers can add this one to their shortlist. Powered by a 6.6-liter Duaramax diesel V8 engine that produces 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque, the truck is able to conquer the road with great performance. The Drive says it bounces a little on the road but offers an exciting ride thanks to its redesigned chassis, sound-deadening engine covers and a heavily-insulated cabin. Denali must have been designed for the long haul, yet still has a real life fuel economy of 20 mpg making it a top option for vacations. You don’t have to worry about boredom as it has an infotainment system and Apple CarPlay that city slickers love.

6 Country Car For City Slickers: Ram 2500 Power wagon

Have you ever wondered why hip hop stars use trucks such as Ram 2500 Power Wagon in their music videos? Its because the truck is not only beautiful but has modern features suitable for city life. Like the music stars, city slickers will love this truck because of its quality, and features including a three-link suspension, locking front and rear differentials plus its 14-inch ground clearance. Its 6.4 liter V8 engine produces 410 hp and 429 ld-ft of torque and has been mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission and an all-drive wheel. For comfort, the truck has a plush leather interior, 8.4-inch touchscreen and a power sunroof. Great for ripping down the highway in beautiful truck.

5 Country Car For City Slickers: Chevrolet Colorado

Despite the fact General Motors discontinued the Chevrolet Colorado mid-sized pickup truck, there still are plenty of them available in the market. The 2012 model came into the market as a four-door crew cab body style and stretches to 207.1 long with 67.6 inches wide.

The Colorado can do both off-roading exploration and carpool duties with a possibility of towing up to 7700 lb with effective diesel-V6 engine.

Like an SUV, the Colorado has comfy seats and plenty of legroom, and city slickers will love its big size and its ease of control both on the rough road and highway because of its overly light steering.

4 Country Car For City Slickers: Chevrolet Silverado

The Chevrolet Silverado looks like a bully with its big body and the city's bad boys will love it for that. The Silverado is a mid-sized truck which is ideal for city roads, with a ground clearance 0 ft 8.6 in. (8.6 in), and its regular cab has a smaller short-bed compared to its competitors such as Ford, Ram Nissan and Toyota. Under the hood of the truck is a 4.3 liter V6 engine which produces 285 hp @ 5300 rpm and a torque of 305 ft-lbs@3900 rpm. For safety, the truck has a low-speed forward automatic braking, forward collision alert, safety alert driver seat, and front and rear park assist. It is a five-seater, wide truck that's great for city life, as a personal drive, or for commercial use.

3 Country Car For City Slickers: Ford Transit Connect

Ford Transit Connect can either serve both as a countryside vehicle or city vehicle. The city slickers who like to hang out with friends on a road trip or for an outing at the beach will definitely love this van. Its passenger capacity is enough to carry more than five friends with their luggage well placed at the rear space. It has 130-cu foot cargo capacity together with 1,600-lb payload capacity. What makes it good for the large cities is the small Transit Connect and its fuel efficiency, which is at 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

2 Country Car For City Slickers: Nissan Frontier

Nissan Frontier is one of the mid-sized trucks available that allow for both city ride and off-road ability for the country side. The Frontier has a bigger regular cab compared to the Tacoma and also comes in an extended-length King Cab or 4-door Crew Cab. To ease the operation in the big city, Frontier has both its length and detract increased.

Under the hood is a base-level 4-cylinder engine which does 19mpg city and 23 mpg highway.

The interior was built for comfort and convenience for a VIP-like treatment to its occupants, with features like cruise control, leather appointed seating, power driver’s seat, auto on/off headlights and leather-wrapped steering wheel.

1 Country Car For City Slickers: Toyota Tacoma

This truck comfortably and confidently serves both city slickers and country boys, I mean, Channing Tatum drives it, so what gives? Anyway, the car has a reasonable size, efficient powertrain, and is just 190.4 inches long, 72.2 inch wide and also half-inch wider than a Camry. The truck has built a reputation of its own as a city truck because of its fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine that returns 21 mpg city and 25 mpg on highway. The interior is not just comfortable but luxurious, plus its tough and refined, and has a powerful audio system, from which you can also access your smartphone.

Sources: topgear.com, cars.usnews.com, autoexpress.co.uk, motortrend.com