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Can An Electric Mustang SUV Really Off-Road?! 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally First Test

Say what you want about the Mustang Mach-E, you can’t deny that what Ford has done with the long-awaited Rally version is pretty neat! Raised ride height, all-season tires, and - of course - a little extra oomph! Joe went out to the desert to do something we would’ve thought impossible just a few years ago; hoon a rally-spec electric SUV (which also happens to be called a Mustang!) on the dust and dirt, through sand and rock, across the desert floor and over the mountains. Question is, how did the Mach-E cope?

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The keyboard warriors said it wasn’t a “real truck” and they were wrong. Meet the 2026 MotorTrend Truck of the Year: the Ford Maverick, a compact pickup that just outperformed bigger, more powerful, and far more expensive competitors. After two weeks of intense testing, including highway drives, city commuting, off-roading, towing, payload hauling, and deep dives into technology and safety, the Maverick proved why it deserves the crown. Whether you're here for the specs, the design, or to see why this compact pickup is shaking up the entire truck segment, this deep dive explains exactly how the Maverick earned its title.

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The Compact Truck That Beat Them All. MotorTrend's 2026 Truck of the Year: The Ford Maverick.

We hit the trails in the very rugged (and very blue) Ranger Raptor and Colorado ZR2 to see which of these mid-size pickups is the best all-around off-roader.

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2024 Ford Ranger Raptor vs. 2024 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Off-Road Comparison Test: Baja or Bust!

We took the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness and the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport deep into the California desert for a real-world off-road comparison packed with hill climbs, articulation tests, sand washes, and challenging terrain. After driving both on-road and off-road, we found some surprising differences in ride quality, capability, traction, comfort, and value. The Passport TrailSport impressed us with its spacious interior, smooth ride, and rugged attitude, while the Outback Wilderness shocked us with incredible traction and confidence on loose terrain. Watch to see which crossover came out on top and which one climbed farther than expected.

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Honda Passport TrailSport vs Subaru Outback Wilderness: Off-Road Comparison

This is the Subaru Outback Wilderness, the latest version of the super-popular station wagon/SUV contraption. Does the Wilderness model’s tough styling and off-road hardware make it the Outback to get?

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2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness Video Review: MotorTrend Buyer's Guide

We pit two rugged crossovers against each other to see which one really delivers on its off-road promise. The 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Elite and the 2026 GMC Terrain AT4 both claim legit trail upgrades—not just tough looks. We take them on-road and off-road to find out which SUV best balances everyday comfort with real adventure capability.

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Honda Passport vs. GMC Terrain: Which Off-Road Ready Family SUV Gets It Right?

Check out our first drive of the desert-running Ranger Raptor sport truck we can finally call our own.

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2024 Ford Ranger Raptor First Drive: Midsize Baja Bruiser

Sometimes you just need the room. Full-size SUVs offer three rows of seating plus trunk space for you, your people, and your stuff. And there are some great options from GMC, Ford, Jeep, and Nissan for under $100,000. How do they all stack up? Join host Kristen Lee to see which one is the best!

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Full-Size SUVs Under $100K Compared! GMC Yukon vs. Ford Expedition vs. Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs. Nissan Armada

Some had their doubts about running our 2021 Ram 1500 TRX on the Trans-America Trail. They were proven wrong.

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2021 Ram 1500 TRX on the Trans-America Trail

Two trucks with macho names face off in three off-road challenges to prove which is the more capable rig.

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2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Trail Boss vs. Ram 2500 Power Wagon in the Dirt

The Ford Bronco Raptor lends the Blue Oval’s retro-modern off-road beast more power, performance, and attitude. We dive into what could be the most off-road-capable Ford ever built.

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2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Video Review: MotorTrend Buyer's Guide

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