off-roader

off-roader

A vehicle designed to be used on rough terrain, usually recreationally, as opposed to everyday driving on paved streets. We're going to take our off-roaders out to the desert this weekend.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • rough in
  • leapers
  • amps
  • (as) rough as rawhide
  • rough stuff
  • rugged
  • plenty rugged
  • do the drug thing
  • a rough patch
  • camp out
References in periodicals archive
Twenty-six off-roaders came from different parts of the country to compete in this extreme off-roading competition.
Dungca wins Maxxis Cup in Cebu
FROM people carriers to rugged off-roaders and firecracker sports cars to electric vehicles, Mitsubishi offers something for everyone.
Something for everyone; ADVERTISING FEATURE NEW REG: SMITHY GARAGE/TOYOTA HARLECH
Derived from a vehicle which was first launched more than 60 years ago the Solihull-built Defender is recognised as the king of the off-roaders.
Defender walks off with best 4x4 title to boost Land Rover
"We have worked closely with designers, engineers and the craftsmen of Holland & Holland, who have helped us create the most exclusive, most luxurious off-roader ever built."
Limited off-roader is top of the Range
It's all part of the Range Rover Experience, a lavish afternoon's fun that shows off file SUV's dual identities as an awesome off-roader and a luxurious voiture-about town.
Sexy beast: getting to know the two sides of the tough-as-nails, smooth-as-silk Range Rover
M2 EQUITYBITES-April 15, 2019--Ford to launch 2020 Escape based off-roader
Ford to launch 2020 Escape based off-roader
More or less a mini version of the X6 coupe-like off-roader. In fact, the production version of the X4 Like the X3, 5 and 6s, the X4 will be built at BMW's Spartanburg factory in America.
WHEN SUV
In the old days the differences between, say, an off-roader and a sports car were obvious - but now Mazda and a number of other car companies have decided to blur the lines.
Sporty looks and ample pulling power
This latest Suzuki compact off-roader, which has been on sale in the UK since 1988, can return 40.4mpg with the diesel engine.
A 1.9-litre diesel, or [...]; plugs& POINTS
As a professional photographer, the author has also included new photographs to capture the essence of each route and give the off-roader a real sense of the destination.
New off-road guides extend open invitation to adventure enthusiasts
FOR many motorists buying an off-roader is not so much the desire for a large vehicle as a safe one.
Sleek frame hides a seven-pack; Power within a sleek frame
For many motorists buying an off-roader it is not so much the desire for a large vehicle as a safe one.
Comfort zone; Edward Stephens checks out the safety credentials of Volvo's stylish XC90 4X4
VOLVO is extending its XC luxury off-roader range with the XC60, bringing a little coupe styling to what is a very muscular off-roader.
WHEEL SCOTS
AN off-roader which can park itself and even remember where it has travelled has been developed by Volkswagen.
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