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Hummer’s Cool But Jeep’s O.G.
Written by steven on March 1, 2008 – 4:56 pm -In “Hummer HX - Tougher Than the Rest“, we spat mad sh- about the prototype Hummer X. Somewhere between a Monster Jeep and an FJ Cruiser. Well, we’ve reconsidered that “Tougher than the Rest” headline. First of all, its a damn prototype. Secondly, we doubt its tougher than this Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4×4 doing Gangsta duty in Moab. (It also doesn’t hurt that “Hell’s Bells” is playing loudly in the background)
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Tags: 4x4, Hummer HX, illwhips, jeep wrangler, moab, SUV, unlimited, whips
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Hummer HX - Tougher Than the Rest
Written by steven on February 27, 2008 – 1:22 pm -If you laugh at Jeeps, mock Landrovers and have been unimpressed with the latest Hummer SUVs, you may be in for a treat. The Hummer HX is the most sporty, ruggedly bad-ass Hummer ever. Unfortunately its still a concept, but we’re pretty sure its going into production. The Hummer HX Concept has full-time 4WD, 35-inch tires (gulp, we’d need a ladder to get into it), advanced front suspension, and sippin’ on E85 FlexFuel with a 3.6L SIDI V-6.
Like less expensive rival Jeep, which we do not disrespect at all when it comes to off-trail SUVs, the Hummer HX has removable roof panels, doors, fender flares and a modular rear roof assembly that can be removed so that you’re left with a true SUV convertible.
Our only concern is the FJ-like height seat to roof - judging only by the pics, it seems quite short, yet the 35-inch tires are quite tall. We’re guessing a short guy is best, but he’d look like a dork climbing into this thing, yet a tall guy might slip easily into the seat but be annoyed with the low, sporty ceiling height. Does that make it a dud for you or is this Hummer HX an ill whip?
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Tags: Hummer H-ellion, Hummer H4, Hummer HX, Hummer HX concept, Jeep, Landrover, SUV
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McRae Enduro is the new SUV
Written by steven on January 25, 2008 – 12:54 pm -
Based on a report from evo.co.uk, members of the McRae family as well as former Ford Motorsport alum are teaming up to build a new class of whips called an S-SUV, which stands for, in 13-year old fashion, Super Sport Utility Vehicles!!!! As silly as that name sounds, the idea is awesome - while BMW is calling their joint the BMW X6 an S.A.V. or sport activity vehicle, its essentially the same concept. No longer are these whips going to be thought of as Mommy grocery bag soccer thing a ma-lings. There’s some real man energy up in here, or at least the kind of estrogen that likes speed and power. The Porsche Caynne, the BMW X5’s are no joke, but they’re still designed to fit in at the Metropolitan Opera House. The McRae Enduro is designed to take that off the road well traveled and into the world of Rally racing.
For now, they’re one at a time, but we’ve been assured that production versions are in the works. Meanwhile their pride and joy is the Pirelli McRae Enduro Trofeo, “a one-make series to be run in 2008 that will include the Lisbon-Dakar rally. ”
This thing is going to blast $150K out of your wallet but hex, what else do you think a rich Arab Sheik is going to push through the desert? The McRae Enduro Trofeo S-SUV will make him feel like he’s pushing a Ferarri down Highway 1.
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Tags: BMW, BMW X5, BMW X6, illwhips, McRae Enduro, Porsche Cayenne, S.A.V., SUV, whips, x5, x6
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BMW X6 - putting the Sport Back in S.U.V.
Written by steven on January 20, 2008 – 10:57 pm -
Is it us or does it seem like carmakers are hitting their stride? Our favorite so far? The BMW X6. Taking on the Porsche Cayenne is no easy task, but we think the X6 may’ve gotten it just right.
BMW X6 is trying to do away with S.U.V., calling the X6 not an S.U.V. but an S.A.V. (activity). I guess they’re trying to connote the sportiness of their coupe truck. Either way its a monster hit. Recently winning the “Eyes on Design” Award at the North American International Auto Show, the all wheel drive beast is also green friendly boasting a so-called ActiveHybrid energy efficiency mode along with all of their fabulous specs. Production begins mid-2009 so we can’t get our hands on it yet, and price is expected to be near $60K, but what a beauty.
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Tags: BMW, S.A.V., SUV, x6
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