{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ep. 313: What The Heck Is Happening With Modern Off-Roaders?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ep-313-what-the-heck-is-happening-with-modern-off-roaders","audioUrl":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/2613df4c-f834-4f2e-895c-5cde8fd70ee8/stream.mp3","description":"( https://modernspare.com ) Please visit Modern Spare for the peace of mind of knowing you won’t get stranded with a flat.( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Car Chat, Roman and Tommy break down what the heck is happening with modern off-roaders and what they actually look for in a proper trail-ready machine. From true capability features like lockers, gearing, and articulation to the fundamentals of durability and simplicity, they lay out the traits that matter most when the pavement ends.They also dive into the current state of the off-road market — including the rise of ultimate builds from the factory that can take you just about anywhere, and the trims that feel more like marketing than machinery.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":21.4,"endTime":24.6,"type":"term","title":"off-roaders","url":"/glossary/off-roader","quote":"We had a road trip to deal with some off-roaders, and speaking of off-roaders...","canonicalId":"term:off-roader","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"‘Off-roaders’ refers to vehicles designed or modified for driving on rough, unpaved terrain such as dirt trails, mud, rocks, and uneven surfaces.","simplifiedExplanation":"Off-roaders are cars or trucks that can handle rough ground, like dirt roads or muddy trails. 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