Jalopnik: unicat

The Unicat Amerigo International Is Good For Regular, Zombie Or Financiapocalypse

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

The folks over at UnicatAmericas are no stranger to the idea of living in a vehicle and have sent over a nomination for their International-based Unicat as a proper vehicle for surviving the financiapocalypse, which may require some to live in their vehicles, and the Zombie apocalypse, which presents its own problems. This particular survival vehicle has a 2,000-mile range and carries enough supplies to keep four people alive for more than three months. The other features that make the Unicat an excellent choice for our bleak future (or for people who like to hang out in rough environments) below.

In addition to the capable off-road setup and an interior that looks as comfortable and modern as our own apartment, the Unicat features a 110-gallon freshwater tank and an RO watermaker that can decontaminate and desalinate from almost any source of water. A military-grade first aid kit is setup for most minor emergencies and a complete set of tools (including self-extraction equipment) will keep most people moving in safety. Roof-mounted solar panels help power the Unicat, which features a full suite of global communications equipment as well as an advanced entertainment system for keeping your crew entertained when not on zombie patrol.

A frequent point of discussion when identifying a great survival vehicle is the inclusion of a BOV (bail-out vehicle). The Unicat can be outfitted with two bikes, motorcycle, kayak and a 15' Zodiac with a 15 hp outboard motor.

There's also plenty of storage for extra hunting/fishing/SCUBA gear or whatever you think you'll need to stay alive in the radioactive deserts of the future. It may be more expensive than your house, but your house can't travel 2,000 miles without stopping for gas.

But far and away the best part of the Unicat Amerigo International is this note from the marketing brochure:

"This is the ultimate family Expedition Vehicle."

We couldn't agree more.

UNICAT All-Terrain "Land Yacht" Will Take You Anywhere, Do Anything

Travis Hudson — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:00:00 EST

Mahalo Daily got a little face time with the UNICAT, an all-terrain, go-anywhere RV. This is really the love child of an RV and a tank. It comes with a 16-speed ZF gearbox, 480hp engine, queen-size bed, attachable "escape vehicle," deployable motorized raft, air conditioning, electric generator, full range of kitchen appliances, GPS out the wazoo, two 120-gallon gas tanks and more. All for the low, low price of $600,000. There's 8-12 month waiting list to get one. Something for the survivalist who craves comfort and mobility, perhaps? Or that die-hard fan of "Ark II?" Click to see Mahalo's video tour of the UNICAT. It may not be all that pretty on the outside, but when you have a vehicle of this magnitude, who gives a damn?[Mahalo Daily]

The Extra-Large Unicat: It Means it, MAN

Davey G. Johnson — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 06:45:00 EST

In case a Unimog-based Unicat go-anywhere RV simply isn't voluminous for you, the company does build an all-terrain 6x6 based on a MAN TGA chassis. Featuring GPS, a sixteen-speed ZF gearbox, 480hp, xenon headlights, a terlet, a shower and the all-important Very Loud Horns, the Unicat EX70-HD is "in charge" writ large. This is a manly vehicle, not to be purchased by showboating poseurs, but rather those who aspire to Bondlike studliness. We're pretty certain the collected works of Ennio Morricone and Lalo Schifrin come pre-loaded in the stereo, but you might call Unicat to check. You'll need them. [Thanks to Jeff Musical for the tip.] – Davey G. Johnson

EX70-HD [Unicat]

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