The article presents the definition of ff-road vehicles and examines the main areas of its application. The classification of off-road vehicle according to the conditions of use and load capacity is given. The types and composition of support-running systems that determine the constructive appearance of off-road vehicle are considered. The key problems in the development of off-road vehicle are identified. A number of requirements have been formulated for the perspective designs of off-road vehicle. The main ways of creating competitive off-road vehicles in the Russian Federation are determined.