Zhi Xi Auto/Lin Jingxing
If Mercedes-Benz G-Series is the king of urban off-road, then unimog, which is positioned as a super-large SUV, is the king of extreme off-road, and this giant, which is crowned as the Swiss Army knife of the off-road world, has shown his super talent for multi-purpose vehicles since its birth. In most parts of Europe, he can be seen in lifts from municipal street lights, to bulldozers at construction sites, or even towed locomotives over short distances in train repair centers. What's more, more than 80 countries, including Germany, have converted him into armored personnel carriers for military use.
When such a tough Unimog meets earth Cruiser, the world's fiercest off-road motorhome modifier, a global cruiser Explorer XPR440 based on the Unimog U430, which is officially declared to be a mobile fortress customized for extreme off-road, whether it is the -40 °C Arctic, or the extreme heat of the equatorial desert or tropical rainforest, can be easily driven.
Off-road performance
To meet the requirements of off-road portability of the vehicle chassis, the designers packaged the engine and transmission combination in the smallest possible space and was specifically programmed to optimize power and fuel economy. The axle is controlled by a 2-speed transfer case so that the car can adapt to narrow urban roads and open Gobi dunes. In order to solve the problem of needing to inflate the tires after trail running, two air compressors are equipped for the owner to use.
Considering the extreme conditions of off-road, the front of the car is equipped with a multi-functional LED light group that can adjust the lighting according to the changing driving conditions, and there are four switching modes: conventional, dusty, foggy and rain and snow. In order to solve the problem of off-road trapping, the authoritatively verified Warn 16.5ti-s heavy-duty winch was installed, which can provide a pull force of nearly 7.5 tons, and a hydraulic lifting and de-trapping system was installed around the vehicle to facilitate the owner's easy tire replacement with the self-jacking function.
Motorhome performance
Earth Cruiser has been designed with ergonomics and comfort in mind. Inside, there is a double bed and two single beds, a bathroom with shower and a kitchen, equipped with a 212-liter refrigerator, a 68-liter freezer, as well as equipment such as air conditioning, microwave, 240-volt outdoor barbecue and 2.5kg washing machine. The exterior is equipped with a retractable outdoor kitchen with barbecue and cooking countertops, sink and ample storage space.
The whole vehicle is equipped with the most first-class energy system available. In terms of electricity consumption, in addition to the roof solar panels, it is also equipped with a generator, and all electrical systems are organized in a central position to facilitate power system upgrades and troubleshooting. In addition to its own 860-liter freshwater storage tank, the vehicle is also equipped with a drinking water on-board filtration system to ensure the replenishment of water for the people in the vehicle under extreme conditions, while all waterways are placed in a constant temperature zone to avoid icing in the waterways in cold conditions.
Endurance
Thanks to permanent all-wheel drive, low gear ratio, gantry axle, differential lock and short overhang for maximum ground clearance and excellent approach and departure angles, the 7.7-litre V8 turbo diesel engine produces 350 hp and 1,200 Nm of torque, plus eight-speed automatic manual transmission to ensure a stable move forward at 110 km/h. The fuel tank, also mounted on the chassis frame, can store up to 860 liters of water and 800 liters of fuel, enough to travel 3500 kilometers in one breath.
Featured performance
The Globe Cruiser retains unimog transferable driver's seat technology, and owners are able to switch the steering wheel and throttle brake pedal from left to right in 30 seconds, giving them the best view handling to suit the driving habits of every country in the world. The vehicle is equipped with a GPS standard telematics system, and supports the optional five external cameras that can work continuously for 45 days, which are used to record the scene of the expedition, and also have global live broadcast functions.
In order to enable the owner to reach any corner of the world, this global cruiser in the size of the design of strict control, to ensure that it can be loaded into the standard container of global consignment, the current car only supports one-to-one customization, the Australian standard version of the price range of 58.11-77.43 million Australian dollars, about 273.9-364.96 million, such a price, are you impressed?
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