Off-Road

Off-Road
Off-road vehicles driving in the Sahara desert | De Agostini Editorial / V. GIANNELLA via Getty Images
Off-Road
Off-road vehicles, also known in some cases as off-highway vehicles (OHV), include special trims and modifications of trucks and SUVs, as well as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), dirt bikes, snowmobiles, and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs). Most off-road vehicles are designed for travel in environments outside of legal roads (forests, mountains, deserts, snow, etc.), but some are permitted to travel on streets on highways (such as trucks and SUVs), while others are not (ATVs, snowmobiles). Notable off-road sub-brands and trim levels from automakers include AT4 (GMC), Power Wagon, Rebel, and TRX (Ram), Pro-4X (Nissan), TrailSport (Honda), TRD (Toyota), Raptor and Tremor (Ford), Rubicon and Trailhawk (Jeep), and Wilderness (Subaru). Notable off-road vehicles on the automotive market include the Ford Bronco, the Honda Passport, the Jeep Gladiator and Wrangler, the Land Rover Defender, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, and the Toyota 4Runner, Sequoia, and Land Cruiser.
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News

Truck Plows Into Navajo Nation Christmas Parade, Killing 3-Year-Old

‘No One Should Experience This’

by Henry Cesari

Published on December 25, 2025 1:00 pm

1 min read

Trucks

Indiana Man Steals $6,200 Worth of Ice Cream From Delivery Trucks

If ice cream is too expensive at the grocery store, perhaps you can find a dealer with better prices.

by Allison Barfield

Trucks

Oklahoma Man Reports Truck He Stole as Stolen to Police

A $400 Ford F-150 sounds a little too good to be true. Police officers weren't fooled by the story.

by Allison Barfield

6 of the Most Fun 90s SUVs

The 90s were pretty rad, and so were its SUVs.

by Peter Corn

Published on May 23, 2024 2:22 pm

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SUVs

The World’s Longest-Running Production Car Is Still the 1st American Passenger SUV

At nearly 90 years old, this Chevy was built to haul people to and from the suburbs.

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Vehicle Reviews

The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is Mostly Fuss-Free and Efficient

The Corolla Cross Hybrid isn't exciting, but it's easy to live with

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Accessories

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Trends

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If your car's 12-volt power outlet breaks, you can easily replace it yourself.

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Are Meridian Car Speakers Actually Good Quality?

We explain Meridian's high-end tech used in luxury vehicles today.

by Eric Brandt

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by Matthew Skwarczek

Motorcycles

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Sometimes, the greatest fun in racing is running with unconventional machines. Instead of race-prepped SUVs and trucks, taking a Porsche 911, or a Mazda Miata. At this year’s Mexico 1000, one team is applying that logic to two wheels. But rather than using a rally-ready Honda dirt bike, or high-power dual-sport, Tutto Mondo Racing is …

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Cars

The Meanest Looking Mazda Miata You Can’t Buy Anywhere

A lot of people think racing off-road requires getting a specialty SUV or modified pickup truck. But as the various Safari 911s demonstrate, plenty of other cars can also have fun in the dirt. Even so, most would take something like a Fiat Panda hatchback over a Mazda Miata when it comes to off-road racing. …

by Matthew Skwarczek

2020 Jeep Wrangler parked on mountain top

Trucks & SUVs

The Jeep Wrangler JPP20 Is the Jeep Off-Road Chef’s Special

It’s quite easy to option a Jeep Wrangler to rather expensive levels, even before you start adding extra wheels. In addition to the wide range of off-road standard features, Jeep regularly releases special trims and editions of the off-road SUV. There’s the Willys, Three O Five, and Recon, just to name a few. And this …

by Matthew Skwarczek

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Is the Earliest Mitsubishi Delica the Best?

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by Matthew Skwarczek

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Trends

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by Matthew Skwarczek

Hybrids & EVs

This Fiat Panda is a Compact Electric 4×4

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by Matthew Skwarczek

Cars

Lancia: One of the Most Successful Off-Road Racing Brands You’ve Never Heard Of

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by Matthew Skwarczek

Trucks & SUVs

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by Matthew Skwarczek

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Trucks & SUVs

If You’re Looking for a Small 4×4 Truck, Have You Considered a Kei Truck?

There are several rugged, dependable 4×4 trucks that we never got in the US. Or, in the case of something like the Toyota Hilux, we got a slightly ‘plushier’ version. Luckily, many of these off-road icons are now old enough to import. While their older designs do mean living with fewer modern features, their simplicity …

by Matthew Skwarczek

Fox Live Valve electronic shocks prototype on 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor

Trucks & SUVs

Fox Shocks Are Great for Off-Roading, but What About Fox Electronic Shocks?

When it comes to off-road parts, Fox shocks are one of the go-to’s. They’re standard on SUVs like the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro. Trucks like the Ford F-150 Raptor, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, and Jeep Gladiator Rubicon also get them. So does the Ford Ranger Raptor. And soon, US Ranger and …

by Matthew Skwarczek

Trucks & SUVs

Could a Suzuki Jimny Off-Road SUV Actually Work in the US?

The Suzuki Jimny has been winning a lot of fans around the world. Although the only way we can get the small, light off-road SUV is by importing older models, the Jimny has garnered enough attention for Jeep to consider making a rival SUV. The Jimny’s already a baby Bronco rival, after all. But would …

by Matthew Skwarczek

Crossovers

Is the Lamborghini Urus a Genuine Off-Roader?

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by Matthew Skwarczek

Trucks & SUVs

You Won’t Need a Road or Trail With The Sherp, the Ultimate Off-Roader

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by Matthew Skwarczek

2019 Ford Ranger FX2 driving down country road

Trucks & SUVs

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Although the Ford Ranger may not offer a V6 or a manual, the mid-size truck does have other things to offer. Especially for off-roading. Overlanders can breathe easier with an ARB winch-ready bumper, for instance. And, while we can’t get the official Ranger Raptor in the US (yet), Texas tuner PaxPower can get you the …

by Matthew Skwarczek

Trucks & SUVs

How Racing Leads to Better Off-Road SUVs

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by Matthew Skwarczek

Trucks & SUVs

The Lada Niva: Russia’s Forgotten Off-Road SUV

There are quite a few rugged off-road SUVs that never made it to the US. Like the Nissan Patrol, for example, or the Mitsubishi Pajero and Jeep. Nowadays, with the 25-year import rule, it’s possible for Americans to discover what they’ve been missing out on. But there’s one SUV that usually gets forgotten, even by …

by Matthew Skwarczek

1990 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 70-Series

SUVs

Importable Off-Road SUVs for Under $20,000

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by Matthew Skwarczek

Trucks & SUVs

Importable SUVs That Can Keep up With the Toyota 4Runner

The Toyota 4Runner is a tremendously popular and capable off-road SUV, especially in TRD Pro trim. A good portion of that comes from its old-school design, which is also why it retains its value so well. However, that can be a bit of a problem for potential buyers. While reliable, the best off-roading 4Runners can …

by Matthew Skwarczek

An off-roading truck drives through a big puddle of mud.

Trends

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make Taking Your Truck Off-Roading

When you're off-roading it's easy to make a mistake. It's always better to over-prepare for a day on the trails so you don't make a big mistake.

by Jenny Whaley

Off-Road

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