Whether it’s the adventure of competitive racing or trying something new, the off-road
dune buggy market is bursting with amazing vehicles to suit each and every person out
there.
This is Reacher and here are ten of our favorite off-road dune buggies and UTVs.
Number Ten
There's been a decent amount of buzz around the Nikola electric UTV for a few years now,
and the specs have finally been revealed for this beast of a buggy.
Appearance-wise, the NZT looks exactly how you would expect a dune buggy to look, but
it's what you don't see that counts.
Available in two models, the motor can provide up to 590 horsepower with a maximum range
of 150 miles on a single charge.
Speed is no problem either as getting from 0-60 miles per hour can be achieved in just
3.5 seconds.
Throw in an ultralight roll cage made from military-grade steel and 33-inch kevlar reinforced
tires and you're set to go almost anywhere.
Pricing on this four-seater will set you back anywhere from $29,000 to $62,000.
Number Nine
Imagine crossing a sports car with a dune buggy and you'll probably end up with the
Buckshot X2 RL.
The fully custom-designed body measures in at 16 feet long with a dry weight just under
3,000 pounds.
Extra features include an opening rear hatch, a backup camera with a 7-inch display, and
an $8,000 paint job of your choosing.
Powered by a monstrous aluminum big block, it can produce an insane 1,300 horsepower.
That's the kind of power that allows you to carve your way through the dunes like it's
nothing, before pulling up and exiting through your Lamborghini-style hinged doors.
A complete X2 has a starting price of $175,000.
But hey, if you have that kind of money, why not?
Number Eight
One of five new models in the Can-Am Maverick Sport line, the X RC is a two-seater designed
to take you on the ride of your life.
And it does so with the look and feel you would expect from a world-class dune buggy.
30-inch tires, a 100 horsepower Rotax V-Twin engine, and a differential with four different
settings are enough to make this four-wheel-drive feel equally at home whether on sand, rocks,
or mud.
And for those times when your friends get stuck trying to keep up with you, there's
a 4,500-pound winch and tow hook on the front.
Measuring just over 10-feet long and 5-feet wide it's one of the lighter options out there
having a dry weight around 1,600 pounds.
The price is a bit lighter as well at a more reasonable $21,300.
Number Seven
The Razor XP models have been entirely re-engineered to provide a stronger and tougher ride, priding
themselves on the fact that there is very little tuning needed which should make even
the biggest buggy enthusiast 100 percent happy with their vehicle.
With 32-inch tires and a 16--inch ground clearance even the biggest and most uneven of obstacles
are still just a minor challenge for the Razor.
And the 168 horsepower engine is more than enough to power you over, around, or through
anything thrown at you.
With a competitive starting price of just under $28,000, it's the ultimate off-road
experience for the ultimate off-road fans.
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Number Six
What started in 1964 with the original Meyers Manx has evolved 54 years later into a street-legal
version called the Kick-Out SS.
It first hit the market in 2009 in its current form as a kit.
Each one consists of the exterior components including the windshield, lights, roll bars,
and a fiberglass body which comes painted in your choice of color.
The chassis can also be purchased from the company but the drivetrain and other parts
must be added separately.
Named after a surfing maneuver, the Kick-Out was built by Meyers because he wanted a buggy
that was fun to drive and look at.
Prices for the Kick-Out SS kit start at $5,900.
Number Five
From the makers of the infamous Ariel Atom, the Ariel Nomad is here to take on and destroy
any off-road obstacle put in its path.
Designed to be the ultimate UTV, and unbelievably fun to drive, the Nomad can move seamlessly
from forest to mountain, to desert.
It comes in at 11 1/2-feet in length and 6-feet in width with a weight of 1,750 pounds and
1,450 pounds for the Tactical and Sport respectively.
If you’re looking for something to get your adrenaline pumping it definitely fits the
bill, providing strength from a 230 horsepower engine that can get you to a top speed of
120 miles per hour.
The Nomad tactical starts at $92,000, with the Sport version running a bit less at $80,000.
Number Four
When you think of world-class rally experiences, you'd be forgiven if your mind didn’t immediately
drift to a Mini Cooper, but perhaps it should.
Built by X-Raid for the 2018 Dakar Rally Race, the Cooper Works Buggy is based on the Countryman
All4.
The team built a specially designed frame composed of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic
and steel with kevlar stretched over it.
They also increased the suspension and underbody protection to aid in handling the rough terrain
of the 5,000-mile race.
The drivetrain consists of a 6-speed transmission and a 3-liter diesel engine that can produce
340 horsepower for a top speed of 118 miles per hour.
And for those of you with a little daredevil in you, these guys actually rent and sell
their used vehicles.
Number Three
This car was built to win, it’s as simple as that.
Also designed for the Dakar Rally, the Red Bull SMG Buggy looks like a cross between
an F1 car and a dune buggy.
A carbon fiber body sits atop the hand-built aluminum chassis creating a total weight just
under 3,100 pounds.
Inside you'll find a cockpit that looks straight out of a modern-day jetliner.
The 420 horsepower engine is mounted behind the cockpit for rear weight distribution.
This provides extra traction to the two rear wheels, giving it a distinct advantage over
its four-wheel-drive opponents.
Number Two
Looking for something on this list that's a little bit different?
Well, look no further.
As the name suggests, the Skyrunner can quite literally run in the sky.
It combines all the features of a versatile dune buggy with the ability to fly well above
the sand.
It can make the transition from ground to air in minutes, using a ram-air parafoil wing
that attaches to the top of the vehicle.
Once airborne a separate Rotax engine powers the rear-mounted propeller which can reach
speeds up to 40 miles per hour with a flight range just under 140 miles.
On the ground the rugged design allows the vehicle to handle just like a normal buggy.
The 89 horsepower engine can reach speeds up to 70 miles per hour with a range of 240
miles from the 16-gallon fuel supply.
If you're looking to buy one you can have it at a starting price of $154,000.
Could you see yourself racing through the outdoors in one of these buggies?
Let know in the comments which one would be your favorite!
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Made by Polaris, this final entry may be just what's needed.
It comes in four configurations with room to seat two or four people.
Power is generated by either a gasoline or diesel engine which can reach a top speed
of 63 miles per hour.
Topping out at 11 1/2-feet in length, each model sits on 26-inch tires providing a ground
clearance around 12-inches high.
The lightweight and easily configurable design of the MRZR allows for it to be used in a
variety of applications and environments.
Not only is it tough enough to be driven into the worst of the worst it's also certified
for air transport and onsite airdrops.
These are only available for purchase by a government agency so don't get your hopes
up on owning one unless there's a secondhand market out there.
Pricing for a new one runs around $30,000 to $36,000.