8. Volkswagen Golf Country
Long before crossovers were cool, Volkswagen rolled out the Golf Country.
This quirky version of the popular hatchback featured lifted suspension, skid plates, and all-wheel drive—ready for dirt roads and mountain trails.
According to Hagerty, only a handful ever made it out of Europe, making the Golf Country a rare sight and a pioneer of the adventurous, go-anywhere spirit that defines today’s crossovers.