Vehicle Features
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Vehicle Features2025 Jeep Easter Safari Concepts Blend Heritage and Innovation
Explore Jeep’s 2025 Easter Safari concepts, from retro-inspired Wranglers to overland-ready 4xe builds, each designed to honor the past and push limits.
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First LookThe Long-Awaited 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid is Here: Is it Everything You Want in an AWD Adventure Rig?
Explore the new 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid—enhanced AWD, 581-mile range, and off-road capability make it a solid choice for eco-minded overland travel.
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Vehicle FeaturesBound for Nowhere: Overlanding in a 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD
MAK and Owen of @bound.for.nowhere embark on new adventures in their custom-built 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road. See how they’ve outfitted their dream rig!
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First Look2025 Ram 1500 First Drive: Hurricane Power Replaces the Hemi
The 2025 Ram 1500 drops the legendary Hemi for the twin-turbo Hurricane I6. We test its power, tech upgrades, off-road capability, and towing performance.
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First LookFirst Drive: 2024 Ford Ranger – A Strong Contender in the Midsize Truck Segment
We take the all-new 2024 Ford Ranger for a spin in the mountains of Utah. With a bolder design, improved drivetrain options, and tech-packed interior, Ford’s latest midsize truck is ready to compete.
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First LookThe All-New 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport: Is This Your Next Overland Rig?
Honda is doubling down on adventure with the all-new 2026 Passport TrailSport and the new TrailSport Elite, refining their midsize SUV to be more capable than ever.
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First Look2024 Lexus GX 550 First Drive Review: A Boxy Redesign with Off-Road Upgrades
Discover the all-new 2024 Lexus GX 550 with its rugged new design, twin-turbo V6 engine, and impressive off-road features. Is it ready to challenge the Land Rover Defender? Read our first drive impressions now.
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Vehicle FeaturesReviving a Legend: Inside Roy Wallace’s Restored & Upgraded 1962 Jeep Forward Control FC-170
Discover the incredible journey of Roy Wallace’s 1962 Jeep Forward Control FC-170 restoration. Blending vintage charm with modern performance, this off-road legend is built for adventure. Explore its history, specs, and upgrades.
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First Look2025 Volkswagen Taos: Is VW’s Compact Crossover Up for Adventure?
Discover the refreshed 2025 VW Taos AWD: improved power, off-road capability, spacious interior, and standout features for light-duty adventures. Is it right for you?
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Vehicle Features2022 Ford Ranger XLT Overland Build: Customized for Adventure
OVR was invited to take this 2022 Ford Ranger out and we weren’t about to turn that offer down. We spent a long weekend camping in it and doing some light wheeling at Holcomb Valley in Big Bear, California. Let’s take a closer look at this pickup and its upgrades.
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First LookReal-Life Comparison: 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV from North America vs. the 2024 ID. Buzz Pro German-Market Model
Being a traditionalist, one might spring for a new Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, or an INEOS Grenadier as their ideal adventure rig.
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First LookFull-Size Adventurers: 2025 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe SUVs
We traveled to Dallas, Texas to test Chevrolet’s latest full-size truck-based SUVs, the refreshed 2025 Suburban and 2025 Tahoe.
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First LookFIRST LOOK: 2024 Ford F-150 STX, Tremor, Raptor
Ford recently revealed the aluminum-bodied F-150’s mid-cycle refresh for 2024 with some notable, but evolutionary, upgrades that should keep the F-150 as one of the top full-size choices in the pickup market.
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First Look2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness First-Drive Impressions
Subaru’s Smallest SUV Gets a Big Personality Upgrade: I drove the Crosstrek Wilderness on- and off-road across southern Utah and through Zion National Park to test its capabilities.
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Vehicle FeaturesThe Nomadic Beast: Carter Kendall’s Adventure-Ready 2007 Lexus GX470
Inspired by touring-style vehicles from Australia and South Africa, Carter Kendall’s Lexus GX470 was built for overlanding adventures near and far.
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First LookThe Same but Different: The INEOS Grenadier Station Wagon vs. Quartermaster Pickup
INEOS has introduced its first-ever pickup truck, the Quartermaster. Although is has nearly the same underpinnings of the Grenadier “Station Wagon” SUV, the two are not 100% identical. So, what’s the same, what’s similar, and what’s different? Let’s find out.
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First LookFirst Drive: 2024 Jeep Wrangler – The Wrangler You Know And Love, Only Better
Jeep has updated the 2024 model year Wrangler JL with a mid-cycle refresh that is available now at your local dealer. We take a drive in it and evaluate it from an off-roader’s perspective.
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First Look2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: Toyota’s Newest SUV Brings Back a Beloved Old Name
We take a look at the all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250 Series from the overland and off-roader’s perspective.
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Vehicle FeaturesA Zenith ZR2: The Peak Suspension 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
Nick Psomas, owner of Peak Suspension, has dedicated himself to pushing the limits of what’s possible in the world of overlanding and off-road adventures. He and his team set out to transform the brand-new, dealer stock Colorado ZR2 into a pinnacle of off-road superiority.
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First LookFirst Drive: 2023 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000 – Yamaha Takes Backcountry Adventure Seriously
The ’23 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000, a trailblazer in today’s market, obliterates the limitations that once held vehicles of its kind back from the realm of adventure.