When it comes to no-holds barred and eccentric off-roading vehicles, no one knows it better than the Russians. We have seen pretty mind-blowing contraptions from the amphibious bike to the monster truck-like SUV that is capable of pedaling across water to the 8×8 ATV monstrosity, and today, we saw this: the Rocket Z SUV (designated КРЕЧЕТ Z 210-91 in Russian) from TechnoImpulse, a Russian company that specializes in extreme exploration vehicles. Continue reading Russia’s TechnoImpulse Rocket Z SUV Gets You Ready For Zombie Apocalypse
Tag Archives: Off-Road
Husqvarna Introduces First Electric Bike And New Gorgeous Models
Husqvarna Motorcycles, best known for their off-road dirt bikes, is finally getting into the electric bike game and it is starting with this little guy called EE 5. EE 5 takes is of a typical scrambler design with knobby tires, high-end chassis based on race proven technology, ergonomic bodywork with adjustable seat height, and WP suspension. It looks like what Husqvarna Motorcycles regular off-road two-wheelers, but only smaller and it is fully electric. Continue reading Husqvarna Introduces First Electric Bike And New Gorgeous Models
Japan’s Red Ladybug Is The Answer To Places Isolated By Natural Disasters
This is Red Ladybug Off-road Fire Truck from Japan’s Morita Group. When it comes to emergency response, no one knows it better than the Japanese. Thus, you can trust Japanese designers to come solutions that will enable first responders to respond the inevitable efficiently. The Red Ladybug is one such solutions. Designed as a multi-purpose first responder vehicle for disasters like earthquake, typhoon, landslide and more, Red Ladybug is highly maneuverable through unforgiving conditions, so that first responders could lend help to places isolated by natural disasters. Continue reading Japan’s Red Ladybug Is The Answer To Places Isolated By Natural Disasters
This Kit Will Turn A 2019 Suzuki Jimny Into A Land Rover Defender
Land Rover has since ceased the production of the iconic Land Rover Defender, but if you have a 2019 Suzuki Jimny, your dream of owning a Land Rover Defender may just come true, albeit one that is very much smaller. Japanese tuner DAMD Inc. has unveiled a new body kit that will turn the new boxy, off-road capable little Jimny into a Land Rover Defender lookalike and boy, is it really a lookalike! The boxy form of the new Jimny, which you either love or hate, provides the perfect blank canvas for this quirky, but I-want-it-somehow car mod. Continue reading This Kit Will Turn A 2019 Suzuki Jimny Into A Land Rover Defender
ICON4x4’s New Ford Bronco Is A True Old School Delight
Love the classic Ford Bronco, but wish it could be more updated while not losing its old school charm? If so, we think the ICON4x4 Old School BR will have all your check boxes ticked. Once again the Californian builder has weaved its magic on a Ford Bronco, but less all the heavy stuff in what the founder, Jonathan Ward, described as “naked classic.” Continue reading ICON4x4’s New Ford Bronco Is A True Old School Delight
Suzuki Goes Back To Its Roots With A New, Boxy Jimny
Off-roading is not exactly Japanese automakers’ strongest suit, but that does not stop them from turning out some pretty decent off-roaders. In fact, folks like Suzuki managed to develop off-roaders that weren’t fuel guzzlers like Jeep and Land Rover does while still having the oomph for off-road duties. Speaking of which, one of Suzuki’s most iconic off-roaders is the Jimny, which the marque has been selling since its introduction in the 1970s. Continue reading Suzuki Goes Back To Its Roots With A New, Boxy Jimny
Nissan Armada “Mountain Patrol” Looks Better Than It Was On Visuals
The overland SUV Nissan Truck asked fans help to “design” is finally ready. Nissan officially took the wrap off the final vehicle on Wednesday at Flagstaff, Arizona, U.S.A. ahead of its grand debut at the Overland Expo WEST this weekend. If you haven’t already heard, this SUV is unique in that some of its modifications and equipment specs are opinions from fans gathered through a poll carried out on @NissanUSATrucks Instagram and Facebook page. Continue reading Nissan Armada “Mountain Patrol” Looks Better Than It Was On Visuals
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Beckons You To Luxe Outside Of Urban Areas
When I saw the press release of Rolls-Royce much anticipated off-road capable luxury vehicle, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, I was taken aback. It was over 4,800 words long and as I continue to read it, it felt like I was scrolling through the mythical infinite scroll. And you know what this means. This means, the British luxury maker is dead serious about its off-road adventure. The brand is excited about this vehicle like a father thrilled by his first born. Continue reading Rolls-Royce Cullinan Beckons You To Luxe Outside Of Urban Areas
Nissan Wants You To Help To Design An Adventure-ready Nissan Armada
Nissan US is determined to imprint the impression of its off-road vehicle’s capability. It all started with the Nissan TITAN-based Project Basecamp, which we regrettably failed to report, and now we heard, a project Armada “Mountain Patrol” is underway. The Nissan Armada “Mountain Patrol” Project is a family adventure-ready SUV slated to debut next mouth at the 2018 Overland Expo WEST, but before that happens, Nissan USA’s Truck division wants your input to finish the vehicle. From now May 10, you can help Nissan determine the tires to be used, the exterior design by the way of vinyl wrap, and the roof-mounted tent to be incorporated. Continue reading Nissan Wants You To Help To Design An Adventure-ready Nissan Armada
Here’s Another Off-road Bentley Continental GT You Can Buy
So, you missed the only chance to own an off-road prepped Bentley Continental GT, but deep down, you know that you still want one. Badly. Well, here’s the good news. While the Bentley Continental GT “Offroad” peddled by an outfit called Classic Youngtimers Consultancy may not be the same machine featured in NatGeo’s Supercar Megabuild, but it should does the job just as well. Powered by the same revered but really quite unnecessary complicated 6L W12 engine, this once made-for-tarmac luxe beast kicks out 560 hp and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque that would enable it to wipe the century sprint in mere 4.8 seconds and makes 197 mph (318 km/h) top speed. Continue reading Here’s Another Off-road Bentley Continental GT You Can Buy