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The RG-33 Based on the Unimog is the Most Survivable MRAP Vehicle in the World

Giancarlo Perlas June 7, 2021

Earlier, we featured a Mercedes-Benz Unimog stash somewhere in Colorado, which is just another testament that a lot of custom configurations can be made from the truck. So from the expedition and race builds, we now go to one of its most versatile builds, the RG-33 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle that came into service in 2007 for the US Military. The RG-33 was designed by the BAE System and produced in the U.S. The unit was based on the RG-31 used by the South African National Defense Forces, which also utilized the Unimog platform and powered by a 123 hp Daimler-Benz OM 352A diesel engine. Unlike its predecessor… Continue Reading »

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Who Wants This Massive 2004 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U500?

Giancarlo Perlas January 7, 2021

The Mercedes-Benz Unimog is a very versatile workhorse. The massive off-roader can go from a tractor unit to a perfect mobile base during the apocalypse. We recently spotted a Doka crew cab Mercedes-Benz Unimog U500 that’s currently on sale at Cars & Bids starting at $131,000. According to the seller’s nearly 40-minute long video, the truck was originally a single cab unit but it was later modified to add a rear passenger compartment. Overall, the vehicle can house three occupants in front, including the driver, and four at the back. The used 2004 U500 comes with a Designo Platinum Metallic exterior paint and grey interior. It only has 19,200 miles… Continue Reading »

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The 5 Best Cars Mercedes-Benz Ever Made

Giancarlo Perlas November 29, 2016

Every Benz fan knows that Mercedes-Benz vehicles are usually top of their class. While their latest models have fans turning heads, it’s the long history of excellence that has propped this brand into its position as a premium automaker. With countless models released over the years, pinning their top 5 is a challenge. While we may not all agree on which are the best, we can certainly appreciate the engineering that went into these five incredible machines. 1. The Mercedes-Benz W116 From 1973 to 1980, Mercedes pleased fans all over the world with their 450 SE and SEL sedans. These cars had everything you could want in a luxury sedan…. Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Unimog Voted as the Best 2016 Cross-Country Vehicle

Giancarlo Perlas June 16, 2016

Rugged terrains, slippery paths, harsh weather, shallow river crossing and other extreme environmental conditions, it does not matter because the Mercedes-Benz Unimog can conquer them all. Recently, the Unimog was awarded the “Cross-Country Vehicle of the Year” under the “special-purpose” category by “Off Road” journal. According to Daimler, Off Road conducted a poll to determine the winner the best cross-country vehicle of the year. There were 12 categories that include the special purpose vehicles segment. There were 126 vehicles to choose from, and a total of 85,080 votes were cast by readers. The Unimog stood out in the special-purpose vehicles category, bagging nearly half of the votes. It had 43.3 percent votes in… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Unimog In Finland Transformed Into A Food Truck

Peter Parcon May 22, 2016
Mercedes-Benz Unimog In Finland Transformed Into A Food Truck

The Mercedes-Benz Unimog is one impressive-looking vehicle that can be used in over 1,000 ways depending on the needs of the owner. One U 318 model of the Unimog was converted into a mobile kitchen in Finland, as shown on a report from motor1.com. The Unimog offers incomparable off-road capabilities allowing it to go just about anywhere. It is also capable of dealing with the most extreme environments making it the ideal vehicle to use in the frigid weather in Finland. This was likely the idea of entrepreneur Sami Repo who turned a Unimog into a food truck. The U 318 model of the Mercedes-Benz Unimog of Repo features a… Continue Reading »

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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Mercedes Unimog For Sale in eBay

Giancarlo Perlas January 20, 2016

The Mercedes-Benz Unimog that once belonged to Hollywood actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is being advertised as for sale in eBay. The truck is listed with a hefty $350,980.00 price tag. Schwarzenegger had the custom Mercedes Unimog assembled sometime in 2012. But in 2014, it was put up for sale in Germany. There is a little information of what happened between that period and the recent listing of the truck in eBay. So we are not sure about the person who bought the vehicle prior to this date. As a recap, Schwarzenegger spent $250,000 for the custom-built truck. The vehicle uses the platform of a 1977 Unimog UI300 SE. The massive auto houses a… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Unimog Turned Into a Massive Mobile Base

Giancarlo Perlas November 9, 2015

The Mercedes-Benz Unimog, along with the vans of its brand, is one of the favorites of outdoor enthusiasts. It’s because the truck is capable of accommodating a lot of customization options. Aside from its many potentials as a mode of transport, it can also be turned into a mobile home. One guy really took things further by transforming the massive vehicle into a mobile base that looks capable of handling even an atomic or zombie apocalypse while rechristening it as the KiraVan. Bran Ferren, co-founder of Applied Minds and former Head of Disney Engineering, was the person who conceptualized the product in 2010. Ferren named the customized Unimog after his daughter Kira, whom he… Continue Reading »

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