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  5. 10 Reasons Why the Rugged Open Air Vehicle Is a Perfect Desert Toy

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10 Reasons Why the Rugged Open Air Vehicle Is a Perfect Desert Toy

The Honda Rugged Open Air Vehicle could be the world’s best off-road plaything. Inspired by the Honda Pioneer 1000 side-by-side and built using the Ridgeline pickup’s bones, the Honda Rugged Open Air Vehicle Concept combines two of Honda’s most rugged machines in one hilariously fun package.

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