Ultimate Offroad Trucks

Based in Moscow, Russia, ZiL is a major truck and heavy equipment manufacturer which was also known for producing armored fighting vehicles, aerosans as well as buses.

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If Russians can bring out trucks of this caliber then I think hardly there is any need of roads in Russia. ZIL-4972, based on the Blue Bird a like chassis, is a 6×6 extreme off-road truck developed by Vezdehod-GVA together with ZiL factory at the beginning of the 90s. This is the pre-production video of ZiL-4972 (6х6) in action. It is just unstoppable!

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The 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit held earlier this year witnessed the debut of the Kia Borrego midsize SUV. The vehicle, designed by Peter Schreyer, has been developed independently by Kia Motors and will be manufactured in Korea.

The engines that power the Borrego come in two configurations. A DOHC 3.8L V6 all-aluminum engine that pumps up 276 BHP and a DOHC 4.6L V8 all-aluminum engine that generates 337 BHP. Both these engines are more powerful than any engine by Kia until date.

Both the engines are available in either two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The four-wheel drive Borrego uses full-time Torque-on-Demand system equipped with electronic sensors that monitor road conditions and distribute power to the appropriate wheels.

The fuel economy achieved is also impressive. While the V6 achieves 17/21 city/highway for 2WD and 16/21 city/highway for 4WD, the V8 achieves 15/22 city/highway for 2 WD and 15/20 city/highway for 4WD.

The suspension is muscular, offering optimal riding experience, both on and off road. Flared back headlamps, LED side view mirrors and chrome accents facilitate in making it look appealing. Innovative technical features on the vehicle ensure a smooth and quiet ride quality. Large 18 inch alloy wheels offer increased off-road capability. Its roomy and comfortable interiors with three rows of seating is adequate to seat seven adults.

The price tag for the Borrego base LX V6 model will be $26,535 while the fully loaded EX V8 will cost $35,535.

Wow, check out this great rally car video guys.

I donno how did he manage to do that, but it was pretty close man. He saved himself in the nick of time. And it’s amazing to see that even the BMW X5 did not roll. After getting off the trail, he managed to recover, escaped a close shave and meanwhile he kept his nerves cool and brought it back on the track! Whoa!

Citroen is all set to bring out its new concept, Citroen Cruise Crossover which has 3 axles and 6 tires. Citroen wants to provide an ultimate off-road vehicle that can move easily even on the harshest of tracks. This all terrain vehicle based on the Citroen’s SUV, C-Crossover, will be developed with the help of Espera Sbarro http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sbarro School.

Gizmag.com reports that, “Despite its imposing looks, the Cruise Crosser also displays strong green credentials. To minimize its impact on the environment, a hybrid drivetrain combines a conventional diesel engine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_engine with an electric motor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_motor located under the rear floor to cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions Green-Business-Travel . And when the electric third axle is used alone, it is even possible to drive silently in ‘Zero Emission Vehicle’ mode.”

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Check out this massive burnout video. The rider just puked a whole lot of flames using his truck on the road. Watch closely as the smoke fills up the whole of background within seconds. And did you see the marks he left on the road. Well, one would wonder what he was thinking about while making this video. I know what he was thinking, “Environmental Protection”!!!? Oops, I mean “Environmental Pollution”… He just contributed his share on today’s growing environmental pollution!

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In the world of custom 4×4’s, TLC Icon has been the highest quality utility vehicle that has maintained its own distinctive nature. Hand built by a team of 6 members at its manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, TLC Icon meets all the specific utilities that match a client’s taste.

Check out this cool video on TLC Icon and watch the exciting features that come within a standard Icon. Listen to Jonathan Ward, founder of TLC, 4×4, as he takes you through the video explaining about its many utility features such as adjustable steering wheel to meet a person’s comfort, front and rear locking traction controls and front and rear axles independent of one to get out of that puddle of mud.

This is what TLC people had to say in their website, “Sport Utility Vehicles have all but lost their utility. That’s why we created the ICON. Hand crafted and custom designed to the highest standards of operation and durability; it is a vehicle without peer for a journey without boundaries. Bespoke utility is quite rare… only 24 will be crafted in 2008, each matched to its owner’s style and uses.”

Here comes one more souped up truck on its way… Here is another Range Rover tuned and all stuffed up for that boost in the performance. This Cosworth/Kahn Range Rover, named after its tuners Kahn design and Cosworth, looks good on the out with its good looking wheels and nicely painted up exteriors.

Dan Roth in autoblog says that, “The 3.6-liter diesel V8 gets an extra 30 horsepower, for an even 300. We’re not likely to see that power-train in US-bound Range Rovers any time soon, but it’d be a lot easier to stomach if it were wrapped in the Sport’s sheet metal.”

He also criticizes saying that, “We can only hope that this kit isn’t glued on that well – from the looks of that front bumper, it’s not – and we’re guessing that it ends up as tire fodder on the Earl’s driveway.”

When Ford F650 hits the road, we have to make sure that our mini stocks are safe inside our garage! It’s not funny folks, with its sheer mass and killer tires, it can crush our stock vehicles like insects!

Damon Lavrinc in autoblog says about Geiger Ford F650, “Weighing in at 5.2-tons and stretching over 21-feet long, the Geigerfied uber-truck finds motivation from a tweaked 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel putting out 320 hp and 738 lb.-ft. of torque. Grunt is shoveled to a six-speed Allison 3000 automatic gearbox and on down to a biggie-sized driveshaft that powers the four, 22-inch rear wheels.”

He also says that, “Both the suspension and brakes are air-powered, and if we’re willing to shell out a bit more cash, we can get chrome fuel tanks, leather, navigation and, surprisingly, gull-wing doors.”

Check out this lifted Ford F650 with its gigantic wheels that can crush anything on road! This is one of the best lifted truck I’ve ever seen.

The Mitsubishi Sport Truck Concept made its debut at the 2004 North American International Auto Show. A synthesis of form and function has been the motivating force behind Mitsubishi’s success and the Sport Truck Concept has been built true to that theme.

The Sport Truck Concept’s monocoque body has been draped around a large 4.7L V8 engine that generates 235 BHP. The transmission is an electronically controlled 5-speed automatic, equipped with a full time all-wheel-drive. One can also enjoy the pleasure of a sporty paddle shift with steering mounted controls.

The exterior styling is sporty yet rocky. The utility of a truck is combined with the refined handling characteristics of a sports sedan, offered by its four wheel independent suspension. The large 22-inch alloy wheels go further in adding to the comfort of the ride. Braking of all the four wheels is achieved by powerful disc brakes.

The interiors feature a refined finish with high quality modern materials. The interiors also house LCD displays that provide information on a gamut of vehicle systems. The center panel houses CD and MP3 players and the instrument panel has programmable LED lighting.

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