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Hyundai's XRT Off-Road Division Is On The Right Path But A Step Behind

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000

After spending a day with the 2026 Santa Fe XRT and 2026 Palisade XRT Pro off-roading in rural Missouri, I'm not totally sure Hyundai is all the way there yet.

2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Aims For The BMW GS's Do-Everything Crown

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:15:27 +0000

More power, more features, and a wide range of capable trim levels to choose from. The Triumph Tiger is looking to take BMW's lunch money.

2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Trail Is Ready For A Camping Weekend, Not Rock Crawling

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:36:36 +0000

This new trim level has more ground clearance and chunkier tires, and that's about it.

I Took Buddy The Off-Road Miata To A Baja Race... And Won

staff@jalopnik.com (Emme Hall) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:17:55 +0000

Yep, anything can happen at NORRA, and we proved it.

2027 Honda Passport TrailSport Has More Capability Than You'll Ever Need

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

For someone looking to get into off-roading, it's hard to think of an SUV that comes close to what the updated Passport TrailSport offers for the price.

Pros And Cons Of EV Vs. Internal Combustion Off-Road SUVs

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:05:00 +0000

EVs are expensive, but they bring instant torque and fewer parts to break. Here's where they beat ICE off-roaders on the trail, and where they fall short.

If You've Ever Wanted To Drive Through A Tree, There's A California Redwood Waiting For You

staff@jalopnik.com (Peter Nelson) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The first of these giant drive-through trees was carved as early as 1878, and California has at least three Redwoods that still see traffic today.

7 Puncture-Resistant Off-Road Tires That Say They Can Take Those Sharp Rocks Over There

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

The most extreme off-roading requires some pretty extreme tires. When regular all-terrain rubber won't do it, these models take it a step further.

Acura Is Working On A Passport-Based Off-Roader, An 8-Passenger SUV And A New V6 Hybrid

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:04:23 +0000

There's a lot riding on the success of these new SUVs, so for Acura's sake, we hope they can convince buyers to ignore the ample competitive set.

2027 Polaris RZR Pro R Boost Is An Off-Road Cheat Code

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0000

I've never had as much fun in any car as I've had in the driver's seat of this turbocharged desert-slaying mech suit on wheels.

These 7 Sports Cars Were Designed To Tackle Off Road Adventures

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Off-road sports cars sound like a total contradiction, and they are, but these seven were built to leave the pavement and take on sand, snow, and gravel.

Remember That Silly Aston Martin Dreadnought Concept Made For Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 4? Fernando Alonso Is Going To Race One At Dakar

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:46:03 +0000

Alonso continues to extend his time in Formula 1, and his appetite for racing doesn't end there. He's headed back to Dakar as well.

2027 Mini Countryman Untamed Goes Kinda Rugged With A Suspension Lift, Roof Tent And Camping Gear

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Available with both gas and electric powertrains, the Countryman Untamed should broaden the small crossover's appeal.

Here's Why You Should (Or Shouldn't) Run The Alcan 5000

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0000

If you want a break from the everyday routine, and some really good fish, you'll find both on the wildly difficult drive that is the Alcan 5000.

Only America Is Getting Hyundai's New Tucson XRT Pro That Has Actual Mechanical Upgrades

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0000

You can still get a regular XRT that's mainly aesthetic differences, but the XRT Pro has more ground clearance, all-terrain tiles and new off-road tech systems.

What Makes The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon So Capable Off Road?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:25:00 +0000

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is marketed as one of the best off-road vehicles money can buy, but what makes it so spectacular over rough ground?

The Chinese Off-Roader With A Waterproof Engine Also Has Propellers And Sonar For Emergency Water Travel

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The Galaxy Cruiser 700 has over 1,100 horsepower, but the little propellers under its rear bumper have just 11.5 hp, and they're what move it forward in water.

Canada's Dempster Highway Is A 460-Mile Dirt Road Stretching Across One Of The Harshest Places On Earth

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

It'll almost certainly do a bit of damage to your car, but the expansive Canadian road across the wilderness of the Great North is a beautiful site to behold.

The Classic International Scout Basically Paved The Way For Modern Off-Road SUVs

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:25:00 +0000

It might be a classic today, but this cool little SUV was one of the first purpose-built civilian off-roaders to make all-terrain driving accessible.

Sometimes All You Need Is An Extra Inch

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:21:56 +0000

For 2027 the Honda Passport TrailSport gains 1.38 inches of ground clearance, besting SUVs like the Ford Bronco Sasquatch and Subaru Outback Wilderness.