Awesome Off-road

Jeep is taking their full-size SUV off-road with the 2025 Wagoneer Overland. Limited to 2,000 units, this seven-seater gets 32″ all-terrain tires, air suspension, a two-speed transfer case, skid plates, and a blacked-out roof and trim. Inside, you’ll find Nappa leather, a panoramic sunroof, and a touchscreen with Off-Road Pages+ and trail maps.

America’s off-road experts return to the 59th annual Easter Jeep Safari with seven custom-built vehicles that honor the brand’s heritage using modern 4-wheelers as their platform. From a military-inspired truck to a lightweight overlander, the line-up of bespoke 4x4s is as bold, colorful, and exciting as ever. We’d be thrilled to have that 2-door J6 Honcho.

Competition for the best luxury SUV keeps intensifying. The 2025 Lexus LX comes in five grades: Premium, F Sport Handling, Luxury, Ultra Luxury, and — new for this year — Overtrail. This makes the LX the only Lexus to offer both F SPORT and Overtrail, which is available exclusively on the new hybrid LX 700h with two or three-rows.

This special version of the Audi Q6 e-tron crossover has been equipped for challenging off-road trails and rally-style winter driving. It features a 6.3″ suspension lift, massive 33″ studded tires, unique LED lighting, a tubular roof rack, and Audi’s electric quattro all-wheel drivetrain. Unique portal axles increase torque dramatically, enabling it to climb a 45º gradient.

This tough all-terrain vehicle from Ukraine can roll from dirt to sand to snow to water. The Atlas ATV combines a low center of gravity with high ground clearance and is as easy to drive as a car. Its short wheelbase means it can fit in tight places, and its four-wheel steering allows it to turn on a dime. An integrated air system can inflate and deflate its tires.

This upcoming FIA racing series will send drivers to some of the toughest terrain on earth. The Extreme H series will feature special Pioneer 25 race cars powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and a dual-motor AWD system capable of producing up to 550 hp. These zero-emission off-roaders can zoom from 0 to 62 in 4.3 seconds, with a top speed of 127 mph.

In this upcoming PC game from the creator of Art of Rally, you’ll drive rugged off-road vehicles into a vast wilderness. You’ll experience beautiful scenes inspired by real-world locales. The game’s dynamics will include weather simulation, day and night driving, and the ability to outfit your 4×4 with all the necessary gear. Add it to your Steam wishlist.

The recently redesigned Toyota Tacoma is particularly impressive in its Trailhunter grade, which loads the pickup with its most potent powertrain and a full array of factory-installed equipment for overlanding adventures. Its ample upgrades include a beefed-up suspension, rugged off-road tires, heavy-duty bumpers, and rock rails.

Honda takes their popular and modestly-capable Passport SUV to a new level of style and ability for 2026. The next-gen model is longer and wider and has increased ground clearance and suspension upgrades. We love the rugged new design and the improvements in cargo space, rear seat legroom, and a bigger touchscreen with Google built-in.

It’s been 45 years since International made its last Scout. The American-built off-roaders return in truck and SUV forms from a Volkswagen-owned startup. Like the classics, the Scout Traveler SUV and Terra truck are rugged body-on-frame 4x4s with all-terrain capabilities – only this time, they’re electric. Reservations open 10.24.24 at 6:30pm EDT.

Between the Ford Bronco, Land Rover Defender, Jeep Wrangler, and other SUVs, there are more ways than ever to enjoy off-roading. But it’s easy to make mistakes if you’re not an experienced trail rider. Off-road expert Emme Hall of Edmunds Cars shares valuable advice to make your driving adventures more satisfying, safe, and better for fellow off-roaders.

The newest vehicle from Alpha Motor’s modular platform. The SUPERREX is a four-door SUV meant to go anywhere you want while carrying everything you need. It has two motors in an all-wheel drive setup, 325 mi of range, and a maximum towing capacity of 8,500 lb. It has 43.3 cu. ft. of space for cargo with the rear seats removed.

This new package for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport gives the small SUV even more off-road capabilities. It includes 17″ wheels, 29″ all-terrain tires, Bilstein rear shocks, upgraded springs, increased ride height and suspension travel, a new Rally G.O.A.T. mode, a brush guard, skid plates, four recovery points, and more. Available on Badlands and Outer Banks trims.

The fine folks from eBay Motors flew us to Summit County, Colorado to experience some of the many awesome upgrades they have available for overlanding. We conquered off-road trails in a Toyota Tacoma, a Lexus GX 470, a Porsche Taycan, and a vintage Jeep Cherokee, each outfitted with equipment to make the most of our driving adventures.

Polaris’ performance SxS UTVs are ready for wide-open runs and the roughest trails. Changes for 2025 include cabin air intakes, fang lighting, radiator deflectors, an upgraded dash and storage, and optional heated and vented seats for the RZR Pro R. Choose from the 64″ wide, 181 hp RZR Pro XP, the 74″ wide, 181 hp RZR Pro S or the 74″ wide, 220 hp RZR Pro R.

Ariel’s second-gen off-roader looks bonkers. The Nomad 2 rocks a 2.3L Ford ST turbo engine with 305 hp and 382 lb-ft. of torque that launches the lightweight ride from 0 to 60 in 3.4 sec. Its redesigned tube chassis is much stiffer, and its suspension is built for greater confidence and stability. Its cooling, fuel, brakes, and aero have also been upgraded.