: of, relating to, done with, or being a vehicle designed especially to operate away from public roads
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Then, there’s its drivetrain, which consists of an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox, two-speed transfer case with high- and low-range gearsets, special off-road driving modes (including hill descent control), plus a center locking differential as standard.
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Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Some beaches in the area are open to off-road vehicle traffic.
—Mark Price
january 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
In those lower gears, fuel economy will suffer due to the gear ratio, which helps increase torque for low-speed off-road driving.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
The trim, which has never been offered from the standard XC60, will feature wider track, boosted ride height, and other off-road goodies.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
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Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Some beaches in the area are open to off-road vehicle traffic.
—Mark Price
january 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
In those lower gears, fuel economy will suffer due to the gear ratio, which helps increase torque for low-speed off-road driving.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
The trim, which has never been offered from the standard XC60, will feature wider track, boosted ride height, and other off-road goodies.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Off-road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-road. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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