The Hx series can be very competent off road, you just have to know your capabilities.. I do fine with IFS, and desipte basing on the colorado frame for the h3 or the siverado/tahoe frame for the h2, still has some good apprach, breakover, and departure angles, as well as water crossing depth, PLUS the recovery shackels built in, it can be fine for your basic offroad stuff. It's all about being smart. I dont take my blazer thru the lakeland mud drags, or to the rubicon trail, or paragon. It's common sense.