- [Narrator] Adventure vehicles exist
because somebody back in the day
wanted a bigger, tougher wagon for their trip out west.
Fast forward to the present and not only do you have
several production models to choose from,
you have many companies that have made their name
creating custom modified one-of-a-kind projects.
I'm Reacher, and in this video we're bringing you 10
adventure and off-road vehicles taming the wild frontier.
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- [Woman] Number 10.
- [Reacher] If you ever get in the mood
to dismantle your vehicle piece by piece
so you can rebuild it to your own liking,
I highly recommend you don't.
Seriously, just don't.
Leave those kinds of things to the experts.
And by experts I mean people like the crew
at Starwood Motors in Dallas, Texas.
This fine example of their work
is a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
they've renamed Full Metal Jacket.
It starts with the body of each unit separated
from the frame and being completely disassembled.
All the paint is then sanded away and replaced
with a Kevlar based coating that is not only rust proof
but also virtually indestructible.
The transformation from average to intimidating
is aided by upgrades to the suspension and undercarriage
that include Currie RockJock 60 axles,
Rubicon Express Control Arm kits,
synergy suspension shocks,
and 40-inch Nitto Mud Grappler tires.
Under the hood is the stock engine,
a 3.6-liter V6 putting out 285 horsepower
to a five-speed transmission.
Externally they chose Smittybilt for the bumpers and fenders
as well as an XRC body armor kit,
while 1,000-pound winch and two LED light bars
round out the mix.
Throw on some safari-style half doors,
jump into the custom-designed leather seats
and you're ready to take on just about everything out there.
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- [Woman] Number nine.
- [Reacher] It stands to reason that any company
making armored vehicles should make a model for civilians.
That reason?
Just because.
And you never know when you might
be making a trip through Detroit.
Canadian-based Terradyne Armored Vehicles
recently released its civilian version of their Gurhka RPV,
touting it as the safest pickup for use by civilians.
Considering it was originally intended
for use by law enforcement and security forces,
I'm sure they can back up that claim.
It runs about the same size as the other models,
measuring over 20 feet long, eight feet wide,
and eight feet high.
The power train consists of a 6.7-liter V8 turbo diesel
capable of producing 330 horsepower along with
a six-speed automatic transmission.
The all-black exterior is nothing short of rugged,
composed of steel and built on the same chassis
used for the Ford F550.
Inside is more of what qualifies this one
as a luxury vehicle, having hand-stitched leather seats,
carbon fiber trim, and wood accents.
Armoring, as well as many other safety features,
can be added at the buyer's request.
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- [Woman] Number eight.
- [Reacher] At first glance, the Rezvani Tank
instantly gives off an aura of rugged aggressiveness.
The lines and edges, although sharp in places,
blend to form a shape indicative of a futuristic vehicle
while maintaining a look that promotes luxury.
Sitting on the chassis of a Jeep Wrangler,
this 4300 pound extreme utility vehicle
takes up a space measuring almost 16 feet long,
seven feet wide, and six and a half feet high.
Providing power to it all is a 3.6-liter, 285 horsepower V6
coupled with a six-speed transmission.
The standard four-inch lift kit, Fox shocks,
and 37-inch mud gripper tires makes sure
that when the on-demand
four by four drive system is activated
it can propel Tank over just about any terrain.
There are upgrades available for just about everything,
including an odd array of safety features
like EMP protection and a thermal night vision system.
Why you'd need that is anyone's guess,
but then again, there was that scene in Ocean's Eleven.
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- [Woman] Number seven.
- [Reacher] If you find yourself overwhelmed
with the urge to steer your car into
every body of water you drive by
then this is absolutely the vehicle for you.
Hailing from the land of the Dutch,
the Amphicruiser Adventure is one of three
current models offered by the company.
It's built on a Land Cruiser HZJ79 chassis
with a steel and aluminum exterior
that has been coated for added resistance to seawater.
As implied previously,
this one can be used on water as well as on land.
Regardless of which, the power is supplied
by the choice of a six or eight cylinder engine
running on either gasoline or diesel
with the option to go full electric.
On land it drives like the average SUV,
reaching a top speed of 87 miles per hour,
while on the water it sails
like a boat at 5.6 miles per hour.
The transition from land to water and vice versa
is as simple as pushing a button to switch
from the water propulsion system to the engine.
An advanced sealing system around the doors
ensures everyone stays dry,
so feel free to explore those areas normally out of reach.
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- [Woman] Number six.
- [Reacher] What started as your
everyday Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
was customized into this six-wheeled behemoth
nicknamed Inferno.
First exhibited at SEMA 2018, this creation
from the minds of California's Exotic Custom Motorsports
is everything you'd want in a vehicle,
assuming everything means bigger, better, and tougher.
Modifications to this one included chopping the chassis
and extending it to 19 feet long,
making room for the third axle.
The engine is a Hemi HellCat pulled from a Dodge Challenger,
putting out 750 horsepower.
Throw in a 5-inch lift kit, off-road shocks,
and 35-inch tires and you've got an off-road beast
that's not likely to get stuck in too many places.
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- [Woman] Number five.
- [Reacher] Russian-based Aton Impulse has put together
what is calls the Viking 29031,
another off-roader made for both land and water.
The 17-foot long behemoth has
an almost cartoonish look to it
due to the oversized balloon tires,
but rest assured, there's nothing childish about this one.
Sitting almost eight feet high with the ability
to increase the ground clearance up to two feet
means this one can reach even the remotest of places.
It has a curb weight of just over 4600 pounds,
an ideal number when you consider
traveling across rives and lakes
using the optional water jet.
Power comes from a two-liter diesel engine
producing around 140 horsepower
to the six-speed transmission.
This makes for a top speed around 50 miles per hour on land
and eight miles per hour on water.
There's room for up to seven people including the driver
who sits centered in the vehicle
instead of the left or right side.
All this and it can still pull 621 miles
on a full tank of fuel.
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- [Woman] Number four.
- [Reacher] California-based US Specialty Vehicles
are makers of high-end luxury SUVs.
The Rhino GX is their top of the line model
and looks like something you're more likely
to see on the battlefield instead of the city streets.
Based around a Ford F450 Super Duty pickup chassis,
the body is made from dual layer rolled steel
with a roll cage structure.
Buyers have the choice of either a 6.7-liter V8 turbo diesel
or a 6.8-liter V10 gas engine,
both paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.
Inside is room to seat four people
with almost everything covered in hand-sewn leather.
The whole thing measures just under 18 feet long,
eight feet wide, and seven and a half feet tall
with a dry weight of 10,000 pounds.
And that's just the standard model with no upgrades.
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- [Woman] Number three.
- [Reacher] Even if you're not an automobile person,
the name Carroll Shelby should still ring a bell.
His name is world renowned
with racing and automotive design,
so it stands to reason that anything
with his moniker attached to it is going to be
top of the line and almost certainly limited in quantity.
The 2018 Shelby Ford F150 is no exception to this,
having just 500 models available worldwide.
Devolro is a Miami-based company
in the business of vehicle customization.
So when they decided to take on the Shelby F150
as a project it became another example
of the dedication and skillset that goes into creating
these one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
They started with a complete tear down of the interior
and other major components,
which allowed them to coat the entire truck
in LINE-X bed liner.
After this they threw on a custom grill, bumpers,
fender flares, and rims with 35-inch tires.
The customized interior
includes handmade carbon fiber inserts
as well as handcrafted Alcantara leather and suede,
taking around 250 hours just for this part of the project.
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- [Woman] Number two.
- [Reacher] Conquest Vehicle is a Canadian company
specializing in the design and manufacture
of armored luxury SUVs.
So much so that they've limited the production
of their flagship vehicle, the Knight XV,
to just 100 units.
Built on a Ford F550 Super Duty chassis,
the body is composed of ballistic hardened steel
as well as having ballistic fiberglass bumpers and fenders.
Tinted armor glass up to two and a half inches thick
is used throughout for the windows and moon roof panels.
The cabin offers seating for up to six people,
having handcrafted leather and ultra suede seats,
carbon fiber dash inserts, and touchscreen consoles
in the front and rear.
Each hand-built vehicle takes about 4,000 hours to complete,
measuring in at 19 and a half feet long,
eight feet wide, and eight and a half feet high
with a curb weight around 13,000 pounds.
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The MDX Defender 110 from Matzker KFZ
is another example of a vehicle
that easily reaches the standard of quality
that the phrase German engineering refers to.
Along with a small kitchen in back,
an added sleeping area can be found in the pop top roof.
Using a Land Rover Defender 110 as its base,
the final product ends up 16 feet long, six feet wide,
and seven and a half feet tall while weighing in
at a mere 132 pounds heavier than the stock Defender
for a total of 4800 pounds.
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- [Woman] Number one.
- [Reacher] This final entry looks like it was designed
by the same people who came up with the look
for the stealth fighter.
This is a stark contrast to the interior,
where you'll find luxuriousness on a level unheard of
in today's vehicles.
Throw in the price tag,
which makes this the most expensive SUV in the world,
and the name becomes even more fitting.
Although every Karlmann King is unique
as it is built from the ground up to each buyer's standards,
it does start with a Ford F550 chassis
and a 6.8-liter V10 engine,
producing up to 398 horsepower.
You might need a bigger garage to park it in,
as it runs about 20 feet long, eight feet wide,
and eight feet high.
The all-black exterior,
which seems to be the norm among these types of vehicles,
comes with the option of armored plating,
creating an increase in the curb weight
from 9900 to 13,000 pounds.
The downside to that is even without the added weight
it tops out at 87 miles per hour,
so there won't be any Fast and Furious moments
out on the highway.
The previously mentioned luxury interior
has seating for a total of four people
and offers features such as large screen TVs
touchscreen controls, retractable tables,
and specialty upholstery.
Each one is currently made in Italy
with an estimated delivery time of nine to 15 months.
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Okay folks, now that you've seen the video,
would you consider buying any of these vehicles.
If so, how far off road could you
see yourself going considering the cost.
Personally I think that if you're not out in the mud
then why even drive it?
But that's just me.
Feel free to throw in your two cents in the comments below.
I'm Reacher, and we'll see you on the next one.