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RPM Garage’s 70 Series Land Cruiser Is a Different Kind of Hybrid
RPM Off-Road Garage took a rolled 80 Series Land Cruiser and a 79 Series cab from a museum and built something nobody saw coming — all in 30 days.
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If you are looking for ideas to customize your offroading or overlanding vehicle, look no further. OVR finds and features vehicles from like-minded offroading and overlanding enthusiasts. Be it Ford, Chevy, Toyota or some crazy one-off, these vehicle features will inspire your next upgrades.
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Baja XTi: A Rally-Ready Subaru Built by Teen Gearheads
A WRX STI-swapped Subaru Baja, 300 horsepower, and a crew of high school builders — this is the story of the Baja XTi and the Colorado Adventure Rally.
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1998 Suzuki Jimny Wide: A JDM 4x4 Built for Adventure
The third-generation Suzuki Jimny was never sold in North America — but the 25-year import rule changed that. We found a 1998 Jimny Wide in Washington state and got to work turning it into a capable, trail-ready rig.
Built With Purpose: Leitner Design’s Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster
Leitner Designs founder Bernhard Leitner spent three months transforming a 2024 Ineos Grenadier Trialmaster into a fully kitted overland rig — then we took it to California’s Alabama Hills to find out if it delivered.
Modified 2022 Subaru Crosstrek: Breaking Every Stock Promise
We promised to keep our 2022 Subaru Crosstrek mostly stock—just exhaust, wheels, and lights. Four years later, it sports a lift, skid plates, roof rack, hitch-mounted spare, and a long list of broken promises that made it better.
Students Build Custom Subaru Forester for 10,000-Mile Arctic Rally
High school automotive enthusiasts are building a custom 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness for the Lilienthals’ 10,000-mile Arctic adventure. The ZenSpeed club members, working under Rally Innovations’ guidance, are outfitting the Forester with premium aftermarket upgrades to tackle the Alcan 5000 Rally and the brutal roads from Alaska to Oregon.
Two Rigs, One Adventure: A Tacoma and 4Runner Built for Life on the Road
Jaffline Liau and Brandon Hegg take #couplegoals to another level—exploring remote trails in tandem, each behind the wheel of their own meticulously built Toyota. Her 2020 Tacoma and his 2017 4Runner aren’t just rigs; they’re fully capable homes on wheels that reflect their shared passion for independence and adventure.
Ford and Filson Unveil 2027 Bronco Filson Edition
Ford partners with Filson to create the 2027 Bronco Filson edition, a premium off-road SUV that combines proven Sasquatch package capability with heritage-inspired materials, refined cabin comfort, and modular gear storage designed for extended backcountry adventures.
2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT Targets 170 MPH
Ram resurrects the legendary Rumble Bee nameplate with three high-performance variants, including a 777-horsepower supercharged SRT model targeting 170 mph—potentially the fastest production truck ever made. The lineup marks the return of Hemi power and SRT performance to the 1500 platform.
Vangilinan: A Family Transit Build Tested by Setbacks
When John Pangilinan’s SEMA-bound Ford Transit was totaled en route to completion, most would have quit. Instead, he rebuilt from scratch—creating a family adventure van that proves the journey matters as much as the destination.
Outside Van Overnight: A Month Across California’s Desert
We spent nearly a month living in Outside Van’s Overnight build, from the chaos of King of the Hammers to Death Valley’s isolation. Over 2,405 miles, we discovered what makes vanlife work—and where this 144” Meredes-Benz Sprinter-based platform fits in the overland landscape.
Building the Ultimate Family Overlander: A Supercharged Tacoma
When a growing family demanded more space, Alex Pak transformed his 2023 Toyota Tacoma into a supercharged overland machine. With King suspension, a Four Wheel Camper, and countless thoughtful upgrades, this truck balances family duties with serious off-road capability—proving you don’t have to choose between practicality and adventure.
Honda Debuts Base Station Prototype Compact Travel Trailer
Honda enters the travel trailer market with the Base Station Prototype—a lightweight, modular towable designed for crossovers and compact SUVs. With pop-up headroom, solar power, and flexible sleeping for up to four, it lowers the barrier to vehicle-based camping for adventurers who don’t drive full-size trucks.
First Drive: All-New 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness is Bigger, More Capable, and has a Polarizing Design
Subaru’s redesigned Outback Wilderness trades wagon styling for SUV presence while significantly upgrading off-road capability. We tested the polarizing seventh-generation model on California trails to see if enhanced ground clearance, aluminum underbody protection, and advanced tech justify the controversial new look.
First Drive: 2026 Honda Passport Trailsport, A Trail-Ready Daily Driver
Is the 2026 Honda Passport Trailsport a legitimate adventure SUV or just another soft-roader? We spent a week testing it on daily commutes, dirt roads, and mountain trails to find out where this spacious, tech-equipped two-row fits in the off-road-capable vehicle landscape.
TAV and Enduro Build Ultimate Land Cruiser Expedition Camper
Tactical Applications Vehicles and Enduro Campers have collaborated to create the ultimate Land Cruiser 200 Series expedition vehicle. Starting with a 2021 Heritage Edition, this American-built camper conversion combines TAV’s long-travel suspension expertise with Enduro’s lightweight composite construction, resulting in a 7,460-pound luxury overland machine priced around $350,000.
First Drive: the All-New Seventh-Generation 2026 Subaru Outback is Bolder, Boxier, and Ready for Adventure
Subaru’s all-new seventh-generation 2026 Outback debuts with controversial styling that’s dividing enthusiasts. We tested the redesigned wagon in Sedona’s rugged terrain to see if the bold changes deliver on capability and comfort, or if loyal fans should stick with older models.
Campteq Pop-Top Toyota Land Cruiser 80 Series
Discover how Bryce Drobny transformed his 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 into a self-built Campteq pop-top overland rig built for adventure and simplicity.
Quick Drive: the 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Returns as a Non-Plug-In-Electric Hybrid
Subaru’s refined 2026 Crosstrek hybrid combines 597-mile range with mechanical all-wheel drive, delivering improved fuel economy without sacrificing off-road capability for outdoor enthusiasts.
Tested: 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness AWD Overlander Reviewed
The sixth-generation Subaru Forester gets a new Wilderness variant built from the ground up for off-pavement adventures. We tested the 2026 Forester Wilderness to see if it delivers as a capable AWD overlander with improved ground clearance, better approach angles, and enhanced off-road features.