The 2.3L eco is a solid performer and has plenty of power for overlanding/rock crawling with the right gear setup as others have pointed out. Also, for those seeking more road HP, I'm sure the aftermarket community will modify the already existing bolt on turbo kits, cold air induction...
It would be nice if you could pick the top color from the available body paint colors. Velocity blue body with Iconic Silver top would be a pretty slick combo .