I think TOD/AWD is the way to go. Or stay. t2p mentioned the Typhoon. The Typhoon was GMC's SUV version. The Syclone the mini truck version. Syclone was produced in 1991 and the Typhoon in '91 and '92.
Both had the same chassis platform and drivetrain. The Syclone being a bit faster because it was considerably lighter. They put out around 280 horses, had a good suspension and Et's around 14 +- stock. (If I remember correctly) 0-6 about 5.5, again if I remember correctly. Top speed was rev limited to 125 mph. But what was the big difference in them as compared to other hi-po trucks and most cars of the day was they were AWD. They could really get off the line in a hurry. They weren't very heavy by comparrison to other SUV's/Trucks of the time or even today.
I guess if I could have only one wish for my VX it would be for it to be considerably lighter. But then I would not be getting the all around vehicle it was meant to be.