And The Best Post-Apocalyptic Vehicle Is... The Sisu XA-185

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:45:00 EST

We had a late surge of votes for the best post-apocalytpic vehicle contest, though it didn't change the score that much. It turns out our readers love the flexibility, mobility and amphibious nature of the Finnish Sisu XA-185 (and other Sisu XA derivatives). With the Sisu getting first place with 28.7% of the vote and the Buffalo Force Protection Vehicle coming in second with 16.6%, it's clear that in the radioactive zombie-infected future you all prefer brute force to creature comforts.

While we'd have opted for something more livable, like the Steeltruck 4X4, which includes a kitchen and comfortable beds, we're guessing that everyone here would rather be safe than comfortable. The Sisu also has the advantage of being amphibious, something only the Dobbertin Surface Orbiter can also claim. This has us thinking about ways we could convert the Sisu to make it a bit more amenable to daily life (you don't want to sleep outside with radioactive mutants lurking about). Looks like there is just enough room in there for an exercise bike and a full-sized bed to me.

Post-Apocalyptic Vehicle Shows Up In Trailer For New Film

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:40:00 EST

While watching the Longhorns get a nice revenge win over the Wildcats we were treated to this trailer for Doomsday, a post-apocalyptic film. Well, sort of. Only Scotland is post-apocalyptic and therefore under quarantine after a mysterious disease was released (makes sense to us). Because the disease has popped up elsewhere, a team has been sent in with a very Sisu-looking truck from our 10 Best Post-Apocalyptic Vehicles. In addition, there's a pre-apocalyptic Bentley and some other doomsday cars and trucks. More pics of them below.

Will this be a great movie? Probably not. Though it does have Bob Hoskins. Everyone loves Bob Hoskins. And Malcolm McDowell. And a very California desert looking UK. [Doomsday Official Site]

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And The Best Post-Apocalyptic Vehicle Is... The Sisu XA-185

Post-Apocalyptic Vehicle Shows Up In Trailer For New Film