{"id":9394,"date":"2020-05-04T14:08:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T21:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=9394"},"modified":"2023-09-29T21:46:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T04:46:48","slug":"top-7-vehicles-for-surviving-disasters-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/top-7-vehicles-for-surviving-disasters-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Vehicles That are Perfect for Surviving Disasters &#038; Emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_52cbf5-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_52cbf5-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_52cbf5-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_52cbf5-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_52cbf5-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_52cbf5-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_52cbf5-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_52cbf5-f1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_52cbf5-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_52cbf5-f1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_52cbf5-f1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-2ebb3c  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-885721\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_edcb67-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_edcb67-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_edcb67-1b\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_edcb67-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_edcb67-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_edcb67-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_edcb67-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_edcb67-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_edcb67-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_edcb67-1b summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_edcb67-1b\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When facing an emergency, it&rsquo;s best to look at vehicles with large cargo areas, provide reliable evacuation transport, and can travel over difficult terrains.<\/li><li>Some of the best vehicles for surviving disasters and emergencies include the Chevy Astro AWD Cargo Van, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4&times;4 Cargo Van, the Mercedes G-Class SUV, the Toyota Tacoma or 4Runner, the Ford Transit AWD Cargo Van, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, and the AMC Eagle Wagon.<\/li><li>Having a vehicle you can rely on in case of disaster can be a source of happiness, relief, and comfort.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Like everyone else, I&rsquo;ve been swept up in the calamity surrounding COVID-19. Before things got really crazy, though, I had the foresight to buy some used exercise equipment in preparation for when the gyms shut down. Then, when the pandemic really started to take hold, I found myself traveling to multiple grocery stores to get friends and family what they needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire time, my 1998 Chevy Astro van made life a lot easier. Its cavernous cargo area easily swallowed up the gigantic elliptical that I had purchased, and the van carried groceries and supplies for multiple families with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/67278301_10100133674622620_9152489537279098880_o.jpg\" alt=\"white chevy astro van\" class=\"wp-image-9435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/67278301_10100133674622620_9152489537279098880_o.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/67278301_10100133674622620_9152489537279098880_o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/67278301_10100133674622620_9152489537279098880_o-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"><figcaption>My 1998 Chevy Astro van<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortly after the pandemic got underway, an earthquake hit the area where I live. During that time, the Astro Van proved a reliable evacuation transport for me and my pets, as we hurried to check on my elderly parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I should also mention that the Astro is an all-wheel-drive (AWD)&mdash;so it&rsquo;s basically the perfect vehicle to own during a disaster or an emergency. The van can go anywhere and haul anything. You could even live in it if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driving my van these last couple of weeks got me thinking: What are the best vehicles to own during an emergency or disaster situation? Here&rsquo;s my take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/chevy-astro-van-1024x736.jpg\" alt=\"red chevy astro van parked in front of mountains\" class=\"wp-image-9396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/chevy-astro-van-1024x736.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/chevy-astro-van-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/chevy-astro-van-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/chevy-astro-van.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/roadsidepictures\/7587207254\/in\/photolist-3v4kmg-u9aYcm-8zErdE-mrC4NV-dWBg9T-keL47i-9B2AYd-8Z9JdG-difxTB-fZb2dU-8Z9HMQ-beVoQt-8Z6DMn-8Z6CX8-8Z9HwC-8Z9FwE-7wWuWp-eU1Gm3-Pf6FgT-wtuYKi-a6mHUC-2fFLVys-DwnAc-2ifceqK-a4h5YB-9B762t-2eLvoz-cysqob-dhHmxV-5fUiTB-hzvGm-qMQjbW-8fr6RG-9kyMeD-6LrjFe-5D2DVD-2ifceGw-b5MdWR-ctbUE-auFH6-7MJrK1-7MJsi7-5VoYqn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Photo\">Photo<\/a>&nbsp;by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/roadsidepictures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Roadsidepictures\">Roadsidepictures<\/a> \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CC BY-NC 2.0\">CC BY-NC 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Chevy Astro AWD Cargo Van<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can tell from my commentary above, I&rsquo;m partial to Astro vans&mdash;especially those with AWD.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Astros are built on a truck frame and have a reasonably dependable 4.3L V6 engine under the hood. Also, versions of the van with AWD are fairly capable off-road due to their rear-wheel drive-bias layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only downside: Chevy stopped making the Astro in 2005. Because these vans are old now, most of them need work. But if you&rsquo;re handy with a wrench, they&rsquo;re pretty easy to keep up and running.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, I plan on converting my Astro into a camper van.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s also worth noting that the Chevy Astro has a twin, the GMC Safari, which is equally as capable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mercedes-sprinter-van-1024x730.jpg\" alt=\"mercedes benz sprinter cargo van\" class=\"wp-image-9397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mercedes-sprinter-van-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mercedes-sprinter-van-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mercedes-sprinter-van-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mercedes-sprinter-van.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/peterolthof\/36720888940\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Photo\">Photo<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/peterolthof\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"peterolthof\">peterolthof<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CC BY-ND 2.0\">CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4&times;4 Cargo Van<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mercedes Sprinter makes the ultimate camper or survival van&mdash;if you can afford one.&nbsp; Rear-wheel-drive versions of the Sprinter 2500 start at nearly $35,000, and adding four-wheel drive capability tacks on close to $14,000 more. This makes the van a pretty expensive toy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the Sprinter offers unparalleled versatility, thanks to the variety of available wheelbase and roof options. Plus, you can get the van with a 3.0L turbodiesel V6 engine turning out 188 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque. And the Sprinter 2500 offers up to. 532.6 cu.ft of cargo volume. That means you could convert a Sprinter into a camper, then go live somewhere far away from society (if you wanted to) during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mercedes-benz-g-wagon-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"mercedes benz g-class\" class=\"wp-image-9399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mercedes-benz-g-wagon-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mercedes-benz-g-wagon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mercedes-benz-g-wagon-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mercedes-benz-g-wagon-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/mercedes-benz-g-wagon.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/icedsoul\/7292166118\/in\/photolist-c7ofW3-hjD3Zk-c7ofMu-c7ofDb-hjBEkB-hjfHfC-c7oeyC-c7og65-2hjqq5w-2hAJ6Yz-hjfG5S-c7oefb-6kVepv-yNGs49-c7ocjG-N1U9pp-c7oeQL-c7ofh7-c7oe5A-2hSAKaQ-c7of5h-c7oeGC-c7ogcC-c7oeUq-e6bK3x-c7ocMu-RC7sAc-c7ogfL-WL67ec-dzP6GJ-dzHCdM-c7od55-dzHCqF-c7odbm-c7ocWj-dzP6D9-dzP7Lh-2fuEiUu-c7odYJ-c7ocwL-dzP81m-c7odsj-c7odmf-dzHCok-c7odCL-c7odKj-gUMGFm-c7ogn7-dc63Uu-c7of9f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Photo\">Photo<\/a><em> by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/icedsoul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Teymur Madjderey\">Teymur Madjderey<\/a><em> \/ <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CC BY-NC-ND 2.0\">CC BY-NC-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Mercedes G-Class SUV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;ve got money to burn, the Mercedes G-Class is the perfect vehicle to keep stashed away in case of a disaster. With a base price of over $130,000, the G-Class makes the Sprinter look like a bargain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, despite its massive price tag, the over-the-top SUV has earned a loyal following, in part because there&rsquo;s nothing else like it&mdash;and because it can destroy nearly anything in its path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside, the G-Class sports a brutish appearance, complete with a prominent brush guard surrounding the grill. But inside, it&rsquo;s pure luxury, with leather upholstery and available massaging seats. So, if you&rsquo;re stuck inside the cabin for an extended period of time, at least you&rsquo;ll be comfortable. Also, the G-Class sports four-wheel-drive, locking differentials, and a powerful V8 engine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if society is starting to crumble, the German-built SUV will get you where you need to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/toyota-4-runner-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"toyota 4runner\" class=\"wp-image-9400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/toyota-4-runner-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/toyota-4-runner-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/toyota-4-runner-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/toyota-4-runner-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/toyota-4-runner.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/artvlive\/49647441918\/in\/photolist-2iDb7MU-2iDdR2C-2iDb7Pn-5qZWmN-exoYGE-2iDb7SP-dW18mE-nJ2Q3y-borjV8-a7nCYP-a6kacR-2ivFtuW-x8fzn-rAdc7p-QXH5rs-5pcQPn-YFXVc5-vQyanN-Gy7C9L-5pcRwx-ZxjB8i-bnV5z7-2ecpMok-7K8k9m-JjAAJc-gVHaco-uWPYoe-8p5oM-bVmajh-22pefcS-QXUTSa-Lw6CAK-FufccX-wLxPWJ-51j7Nr-QzeyXf-Rbdcc5-nQ1ohT-2ecpTAv-gVH2yg-rwXc2K-pmN7YU-9fWJap-CrbCZG-Xr32Xr-6wXeLi-nnPEvg-h7g3y-6jf9Rn-px1XBv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Photo\">Photo<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/artvlive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Automotive Rhythms\">Automotive Rhythms<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CC BY-NC-ND 2.0\">CC BY-NC-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Toyota Tacoma Pickup Truck\/4Runner SUV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Toyota Tacoma pickup truck and its platform-mate, the 4Runner SUV, are two of the most dependable vehicles ever built. It&rsquo;s this unwavering reliability that makes the pair an excellent choice for surviving a disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each generation of Tacoma\/4Runner seems equally as dependable. Autotrader has documented specimens with well over 500,000 miles on the odometer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My personal Tacoma, a 2001 4&times;4, has racked up over 240,000 miles without any serious problems. The truck was given to me by my father and it has never let our family down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, both the Tacoma and the 4Runner offer serious off-road capability. Take, for example, the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Pro. The truck comes with a locking differential, desert air intake (with an inlet high above the truck&rsquo;s windshield), and automated crawl control&mdash;everything you need to extract yourself from a challenging situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"At Last You Can Buy An AWD 2020 Ford Transit &mdash; Here's How Much It Will Cost!\" width=\"1215\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RRkuepvZUvQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Ford Transit AWD Cargo Van&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting in 2020, for the first time ever, the Ford Transit is now available with all-wheel drive. AWD capability transforms the massive cargo van&mdash;with its equally massive interior&mdash;into a go-anywhere survival machine. Power comes from an available 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine (a de-tuned version of the same engine that&rsquo;s in the F-150 Raptor) paired with an advanced 8-speed automatic transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also outfit the Transit with the latest technology, such as the SYNC 3 infotainment system and 4G LTE Wi-Fi. That way, you can stay connected if disaster strikes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The big van definitely offers enough interior space (and enough gadgets) to make a decent temporary shelter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/jeep-rubicon-1024x527.jpg\" alt=\"jeep rubicon\" class=\"wp-image-9433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/jeep-rubicon-1024x527.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/jeep-rubicon-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/jeep-rubicon-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/jeep-rubicon.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/chiropractic\/10820766215\/in\/photolist-hucfNK-jLd9k9-jLcgns-XPUJKr-9XNcE-jLeCAf-jLe8m3-jLdECH-Ysu8cA-7scTjp-huceWe-aZNnLp-Z4HrCc-XPUJfZ-XPUJAt-XPUJnc-Z4HqYM-XPUJHH-2iCwePZ-bqhwjG-4otinJ-RscFxe-6NjTSR-GuWrMx-gt93aZ-vbYJLk-XPUJAD-XPUJwv-Ysu82A-ATXVv-YNtSx7-YR6yDr-hucp5q-hucfdB-dDtpqz-9ZcHbC-hucYRS-XPUJNT-hucoJA-hucYos-8G9ES2-dUXBfY-dUS33z-dUS2WV-o7V2y5-dUS2wz-a4jYid-9Z9NUe-9ZcHaA-dfmXzM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Photo\">Photo<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/chiropractic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Michael Dorausch\">Michael Dorausch<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CC BY-SA 2.0\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Jeep Wrangler Rubicon SUV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Right out of the box, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is ready to tackle the toughest terrain. 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AMC Eagle Wagon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Laugh if you must, but I think the American Motor Corporation (AMC) Eagle would do well in a disaster climate&mdash;as long as you could find one that actually runs. I mean, just think about it: it&rsquo;s a wagon, it has four-wheel-drive and an available 8-track player. What more could you ask for?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seriously though, you could totally throw down a mattress and live inside an Eagle wagon. Also, the Eagle can handle tough terrain because it has a four-wheel-drive system that the now-defunct AMC pillaged from its Jeep line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many consider the AMC Eagle to be the first crossover SUV&mdash;and I think it could also be a super-handy vehicle to have in a disaster. 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