: of, relating to, done with, or being a vehicle designed especially to operate away from public roads
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Meanwhile, the Chevy Suburban/GMC Tahoe/Cadillac Escalade has replaced limousines as the chauffeur’s car of choice, and the rise of overlanding (which got a big boost during the pandemic) has meant that SUVs are being used off-road more than ever.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
The park’s facilities and trails were designed to be more accessible for those with disabilities, and there are even off-road wheelchairs available.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Despite its unfortunate launch timing and the resulting teething issues, Ford’s revival of the Bronco 4×4 has been a resounding success, attracting both off-road enthusiasts and casual 4×4 buyers who simply wanted an alternative to the market’s only true mainstream competitor, the Jeep Wrangler.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
The second focuses on off-road and leisure buyers.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
The park’s facilities and trails were designed to be more accessible for those with disabilities, and there are even off-road wheelchairs available.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Despite its unfortunate launch timing and the resulting teething issues, Ford’s revival of the Bronco 4×4 has been a resounding success, attracting both off-road enthusiasts and casual 4×4 buyers who simply wanted an alternative to the market’s only true mainstream competitor, the Jeep Wrangler.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
The second focuses on off-road and leisure buyers.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Off-road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-road. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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