I've become a truck guy. I love having the truckbed, great for moving tanks and anything else. Obviously they do just fine off road, did you see the Top Gear where they drive a Toyota to the north pole? I had a Toyota Tundra and liked it... Also had a '78 Chevy Blazer for a few months and that thing was a beast.
So that would be my recommendation... A nice used truck with 4 wheel drive. Most of the major pickup brands are a good product these days, from ford to toyota.