No. It was folded up easily into The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) was ingeniously compacted for its trip aboard the Apollo Lunar Modules (LMs).

The buggy was stored under one of the legs on the LM like this:

The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV), when stowed aboard the Lunar Module (LM) for its journey to the Moon, had the following dimensions:

• Folded Length: 1.56 m (5.1 ft)
• Folded Width: 0.99 m (3.25 ft)
• Folded Height: 1.14 m (3.75 ft)

These compact measurements allowed the LRV to be efficiently packed within the LM's descent stage quadrant, ensuring that space was conserved for other critical mission components.

The breakdown:

1. Folded Configuration:

   • The LRV had a hinged chassis enabling it to fold into the LM's Quadrant 1.
   • Its wheels were designed to tuck in close to the chassis.

2. Securing Mechanism:

   • Stowed and restrained in the LM, the LRV was released after landing.
   • Astronauts initiated the pulley-based deployment process.

3. Deployment:

   • Deployment tapes with stored energy helped to methodically unfold the LRV.
   • Astronauts followed a sequence to extend and secure the vehicle's structure.

4. Unfolding Process:

   • The unfolding involved manual work to set up seats, footrests, and panels.
   • The design allowed easy handling despite the bulky space suits.

5. Final Setup:

   • Batteries and communications gear were mounted post-deployment.
   • It was then loaded with exploration tools and scientific equipment.

Remember. The moon only has 1/6th the Earth's gravity. The lunar rover was as brittle as a shopping cart, but it didn't need to do as much work. This design allowed the bulky rover to be transported efficiently to the Moon, where it greatly extended the astronauts' exploration capabilities.