suzuki vitara 2 questions

[smeagol65]

hello i am looking at a vitara 1-6 cc with a high lift kit,petrol version. what i would like to know is are these capable off roaders,are they cut up for the rough stuff !.also has anyone got any advice on what to look for when buying,driving ect ect. as i am a noobie to all this 4x4 malarkey lol