Welcome to our latest mega comparison brought to you by Weathertech. Rugged is the new cool. That’s the case at leastWelcome to our latest mega comparison brought to you by Weathertech. Rugged is the new cool. That’s the case at least when it comes to crossovers and SUVs. It seems every major automaker is launching some form of rugged, off-road ready sub-brand. Names like Tremor, TrailSport, Wilderness, and AT4 are just a few examples.Initially reserved for more purpose built offroad ready SUVs, the ruggedization of anything within the SUV/Crossover world is well underway. Anything form a Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4 all the up to a Chevrolet Traverse or Volkswagen Atlas can come with knobbier tires and extra dirt-ready bits.But what about those in the middle? The SUVs that aren’t in the uber-popular segment where the Subaru Forester and Hyundai Tucson play, nor in the big-boy world along with the Mazda CX-90 and Kia Telluride. Yes, it’s the hard to define mid-size SUV class. Late last year we sampled some near premium mid-size SUVs and found a wide array of options.This year, we’re revisiting this hard to define segment, looking at those offerings that are as at home in the mud as local shopping center’s parking lot. Representing the traditional two-row SUV world is the Honda Passport TrailSport and the Subaru Outback Wilderness. Another two row entry in our comparison is the Toyota 4Runner, which is a true body-on-frame SUV. To keep with the dual personality theme, we opted for a more road-focused trim of the 4Runner, the TRD Sport. Rounding out our test are two larger choices, both with three rows of seats but still all the necessary off-road hardware. They are the GMC Acadia AT4 and Ford Explorer Tremor.With our group now complete, we head out for a week’s worth of testing on highways, city streets, and moderate off-road trails. These are our findings.