: of, relating to, done with, or being a vehicle designed especially to operate away from public roads
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That’s a plus off-road in low traction situations, but clearly doesn’t do you any favors when trying to stop on pavement.
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Bryan Rogala, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
An off-road sports car may sound like the thickest of oxymorons, but Porsche has history with that contradictory term.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
For groups seeking something more adventurous, Eco Xperiences offers off-road UTV rides through the Baja desert, an exhilarating way to explore the landscape together.
—Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Together with an intelligent electric four-wheel-drive system, these technologies help the SUV adapt more effectively to varying road and off-road conditions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
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Bryan Rogala, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
An off-road sports car may sound like the thickest of oxymorons, but Porsche has history with that contradictory term.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
For groups seeking something more adventurous, Eco Xperiences offers off-road UTV rides through the Baja desert, an exhilarating way to explore the landscape together.
—Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Together with an intelligent electric four-wheel-drive system, these technologies help the SUV adapt more effectively to varying road and off-road conditions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Off-road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/off-road. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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