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2024 Subaru Outback: The Adventure-Seeker’s Station Wagon

Subaru’s fan favorite Outback is off-road ready. With Onyx Edition and Wilderness trims available, there’s an Outback for city dwellers and those who enjoy the great outdoors.

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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

Through our exhausting testing and judged against our meticulous criteria, we’ve chosen the Rivian R1T as our Truck of the Year. Hear from the MotorTrend team as they describe how Rivian impressed the judges and beat the competition on their first outing on the field.

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The 2022 MotorTrend Truck of the Year Is the Rivian R1T

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?

Choosing between the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4 is like choosing between pho and ramen—both amazing, but totally different flavors. In this deep-dive comparison, we put these two hybrid SUVs head-to-head to find out which one truly deserves the title of best compact SUV of 2026. From driving dynamics to comfort, tech, and design, we test everything that makes these two the gold standard in their class. Can the CR-V’s balanced handling and smooth hybrid powertrain outshine the all-new RAV4’s rugged look and stronger performance numbers?

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2026 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2026 Honda CR-V: Hybrid SUV Battle!

The 2027 Nissan Z NISMO manual takes on the 2026 Toyota Supra Final Edition in the ultimate comparison test. See which iconic Japanese sports car comes out on top and why.

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The Toyota Supra Is About to Die—Can the Nissan Z NISMO Finally Beat It?

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 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport is tougher, smarter, and more capable than ever. With all-terrain tires, skid plates, and Honda’s i-VTM4 AWD, it’s ready for real adventure while keeping a smooth, comfortable ride. A new 285-hp V-6 delivers strong towing, and the Elite trim’s 360° TrailWatch camera gives unmatched visibility. Bold styling, rugged hardware, and everyday practicality make this the ultimate TrailSport.

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Trail Ready, Road Perfect: The 2026 Honda Passport Trailsport Elite In-Depth

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

What was once merely a two-row Pilot now has an identity of its own. The Passport's rugged redesign has transformed a mall crawler into trail-ready SUV.

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2026 Honda Passport: Your Ticket to Off-Road Adventure

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.

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