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We drive the MG Gloster off-road to gauge its 4x4 credentials. As an SUV that scores big on premiumness and features, we find out if it can match its butch appeal.

Big premium 4x4 SUVs, they are all about towering road presence and a plush appeal. But underneath that large body is a rugged ladder frame chassis, and ideally, a 4x4 transfer case. The latter opens up a whole different window for these large SUVs. While most buy an SUV of this stature for road presence and feel-good-factor, there's also the other breed of customer, the off-roader! Off-road customers of these SUVs look very carefully into the 4x4 credentials of these vehicles and their go-anywhere capabilities. After all, for hobby or for work, if...