Off-Road

Extreme E is a new race series for electric SUVs spun out of Formula E. Teams will race the Odyssey 21 off-roader in extreme environments (hence the name) around the world to highlight the effects of climate change. Extreme E is expected to launch in 2021, with other details to follow at a later date.

Among many updates for the new model year, the 2020 Ford F-Series Duty gets a new Tremor off-road package. Additions like 35-inch tires, new dampers, and a locking rear differential add more rock-crawling capability to Ford's heavy-duty trucks. Ford also claims it will out tow the Ram Power Wagon.

The next-generation Land Rover Defender underwent an unorthodox testing program. Land Rover gave a prototype Defender to wildlife conservators working to help African lions. The SUV was used to track lions and haul supplies. Land Rover plans to unveil the new Defender later this year.

The Subaru Crosstrek Desert Racer is a Class 5 Unlimited buggy built for off-road racing. It's an attempt by Subaru to expand beyond its traditional focus on rallying and rallycross. Subaru teamed up with Grabowski Brothers Racing and Crawford Performance on the project.

SUVs and pickups carry more advanced off-road driver assistance technology than ever before. We looked at six unique tech features on current-year trucks and SUVs that make any modern AWD or 4WD vehicle a mighty off-road vehicle.

Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s RTR Vehicles is turning its attention to the 2019 Ford F-150 pickup truck. RTR gave Ford's bestseller new suspension components and tires, as well as more extroverted exterior styling. The Ford F-150 already gets plenty of attention from tuners like Roush, Shelby, and Hennessey.

The Kia Mohave Masterpiece concept is a large SUV that, according to Kia, was designed with off-roading in mind. Will it enter production alongside Kia's other big SUV, the eight-seat Telluride? Kia unveiled the Mohave Masterpiece concept at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show.

A Land Rover Discovery will be used by the Mobile Malaria Project for a nearly 4,000-mile trek across Africa to study malaria. The SUV is equipped with a mobile gene-sequencing laboratory, as well as everything necessary for serious off-roading. Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations division did the work.

Debuting at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road boasts rally-developed suspension and more aggressive styling. But does that make it a true off-road vehicle? Toyota is trying to emphasize off-road capability with the latest RAV4, despite it being a car-based crossover.

The 2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro is the latest model in Toyota's TRD Pro line of off-roaders. The Sequoia gets upgraded suspension, and all TRD Pro models get new infotainment systems for 2020. The 2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro debuts at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show.

The Land Rover Defender makes its highly anticipated return to production in 2020. Land Rover’s most iconic vehicle will also be sold in the United States for the first time in two decades. But will the new Defender live up to the hype, or should this SUV have stayed dead?

The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 pickup truck was already a great off-roader, but Chevy turned to aftermarket manufacturer American Expedition Vehicles to try to make it better. The result is the ZR2 Bison, which features AEV-designed stamped-steel front and rear bumpers, and much more.

The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Sport adds a P400e plug-in hybrid model to the lineup, but you can still get the high-performance 575-horsepower V8 SVR as well. More tech features round out the changes. Pricing starts at $66,750, but climbs up into the six-figure range.

The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover adds a new P400e plug-in hybrid variant, Wade Sensing system for water fording, and adaptive cruise control with steering assist. The big SUV remains as luxurious and off-road capable as ever and, starting at $88,860, has a hefty price tag to boot.

Detroit-based Mil-Spec Automotive is upgrading old Hummer H1s to make them more civilized. This one may look like it rolled out of a Mad Max movie, but it's got a leather-lined interior and massaging seats. Mil-Spec conversions don't come cheap, starting at just under $220,000.

The Ram Rebel TRX off-road performance pickup truck will go into production sometime before 2022. First shown as a concept in 2016, the TRX could be the perfect rival to the Ford F-150 Raptor. Ram is also planning redesigned versions of its 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks.

The 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor sports two notable new features that improve drivability off-road. Adaptive dampers can adjust on the fly, and the new Trail Control system acts like low-speed, off-road cruise control. The updated F-150 Raptor hits U.S. showrooms later this year.

The Nissan Armada Mountain Patrol is a project vehicle designed with input from Instagram and Facebook users. Nissan let social media users vote on modifications for the overlanding project truck, including tires, an exterior vinyl wrap, and a rooftop tent.

Winter marks the beginning of a new desert racing season for side-by-side offroading, dominated so far by the Polaris RZR factory team.

Digital Trends sits down with Land Rover’s Marketing Executive Finbar McFall to understand how electrification will impact the brand’s lineup.

The Rezvani Tank is a Jeep Wrangler-based SUV from a small California company that previously built only sports cars.