Due to their natural lightness and short wheelbase, many small cars can show such cross-country ability on off-road that you would not initially expect from them. But the owners of the cars presented below have gone even further, turning them into real all-terrain vehicles that will make any modern crossover blush with shame.

Trabant 601

In Western Europe, there are several off-road projects based on the imperishable symbol of the GDR - the Trabant 601. But, surprisingly, many of them are built according to an absolutely identical scheme: people take the Trabby body and put it on the Suzuki Samurai chassis - the benefit is the length of the wheelbases the cars are almost identical (2030 millimeters for Suzuki, 2020 for Trabant). The result is unusual cars that, as trials show, can really show decent off-road results. By the way, the Trabant had a factory "semi-off-road" version (a staff car for the army), but its ability on rough terrain was not much better than that of civilian 601s.

On the eve of the most masculine holiday, the most automobile portal of the most automobile city is preparing a unique gift for its readers - the Hit Parade of the most MEN'S BRUTAL CARS!

Who are the most loyal fans of the auto industry? Who knows how a "sedan" differs from a "station wagon" and what is the difference between a "crossover" and an "SUV"? Who does not blush at the word "SUV" and does not start to giggle in embarrassment at the mention of "clearance"? Who doesn't shy away at the sight of a flat tire and doesn't panic when the engine stalls? Of course, men. Today's article is specifically for men. So if a representative of the fair sex accidentally opened this material, then she can safely close it and go to read glossy magazines, since the "Hit parade of the MOST BRUTAL CARS" is only reading for real men.

1st place

Ever since its first introduction in 1948, the Land Rover name has been a firm association among car enthusiasts with all-wheel drive vehicles. Defender, Discovery, Range Rover and Freelander are unique all-terrain vehicles that know no equal. But today we will not talk about these classic jeeps, but about the new, sporty SUV Range Rover Sport.

The Range Rover Sport is the fifth model in the venerable Land Rover family and complements the award-winning Range Rover. Its main difference from the eminent colleague is the new, eight-cylinder, super-powerful supercharged engine developing 390 horsepower. And the new Dynamic Response suspension system and a chassis tuned to match the powerful engine provide the car with excellent handling and ride comfort. The Range Rover Sport is a stunning off-road vehicle with the daring nature of a sports car.

acceleration 0-100 km / h: 7.6 s.
length: 4788 mm.
width: 2170 mm.
height: 1817 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: from $120,000 to $144,400.

2nd place

In second place is the Cadillac Escalade, a luxurious VIP-class car driven by an eight-cylinder engine with a volume of up to 6.2 liters and a capacity of 403 "thoroughbred horses" ). Increased engine power gives the driver confidence and a sense of complete control over the car.

The appearance of this car excites and delights. A powerful radiator grille with rectangular cells and an abundance of chrome parts in the appearance of the Escalade uncompromisingly declares that it belongs to the Cadillac family. Inside the cabin of the Cadillac Escalade, you understand the concept of "space" in a new way. Here you will find three rows of seats, exclusive materials and quality finishes.

But the most important thing in this huge car is not an elegant appearance, but exceptional safety. The Cadillac Escalade has a record number of AirBags: frontal, for the driver and front passenger, inflatable curtains for the side seats of the first, second and third rows.

acceleration 0-100 km / h: 6.8 s.
length: 5144 mm.
width: 2007 mm.
height: 1887 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: from $97,250 to $107,300.

3rd place

Well, it's just a classic, gentlemen. What man does not dream of a Hummer H2? This huge car is just the embodiment of brutality. While other automakers seek to give their SUVs a more fluid shape, sometimes to the detriment of true off-road performance, the Hummer H2 retains a tough, masculine appearance, without embellishment or smoothing. It has a strong military bearing, excellent cross-country ability, a spacious comfortable interior and high technological equipment. The Hummer H2 is the perfect combination of comfort and handling on and off the road.

acceleration 0-100 km / h: 10.5 s.
length: 4 820 mm.
width: 2063 mm.
height: 2080 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: from $89,950 to $98,850.

4th place

Next on the list is the same "Boomer", more precisely the BMW X5. The BMW X5 is a huge, stylish car that you can't help but want. Yes, in a new interpretation of the famous tale, a real man must do three things in his life: sleep with Elena Korikova, play a joke on Pavel Vol and smash a BMW X5 (preferably someone else's and preferably a "Cossack" or at least "Oka"). But seriously, the BMW X5 is a large powerful SUV with a stylish, memorable appearance, excellent driving performance, comfortable interior and good off-road behavior.

acceleration 0-100 km / h: 6.5 s.
length: 4854 mm.
width: 1933 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: from $91,000 to $116,200.

5th place

On the fifth place of the Hit parade is the mid-size SUV from the luxury brand Infiniti - QX56. This car has been produced since 1996 and is the luxurious embodiment of the Nissan Armada. Its technical characteristics and appearance surprise with its ideality and thoughtfulness. Not a single superfluous detail, not a single stroke that does not fit into the overall picture of perfection. Infiniti QX56 is able to captivate even the most fastidious car enthusiast. But the true charm of an Infiniti SUV lies inside the cabin. High-class leather, precious woods, spaciousness and comfort, combined with the latest technical developments, make the interior of the QX56 not just luxurious, but unique.

acceleration 0-100 km / h: 7.8 s.
length: 5255 mm.
width: 2015 mm.
height: 1997.7 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: $99560.

6th place

On the 6th place there is a car for a real Casanova. If you want to attract the attention of women, then buy a Mercedes M-class. After all, you must admit that a pretty blonde will not appreciate such a rare model as Infiniti, but the familiar emblem with three rays (Mercedes) will definitely impress a buxom beauty. And the memorable appearance of the Mercedes M-class: smooth lines, original grille, embossed wheel arches, an abundance of chrome parts, will no doubt make your new acquaintance lose his head with admiration.

If you have not met naive blondes on your way, do not despair. Instead, try the brutal power of the Mercedes M-Class, because in the maximum configuration it is equipped with a 6.2 liter engine, 510 horsepower, a 7-speed automatic and permanent all-wheel drive. Impressive isn't it?

acceleration 0-100 km / h: 6.2 s.
length: 4780 mm.
width: 2127 mm.
height: 1815 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: from $88,200 to $178,500.

7th place

Tremble fans of the brand Audi. On the 7th place of our hit parade is an SUV from this German automaker - Audi Q7. The Audi Q7 combines sporty character, urban versatility, modern technical content and the luxury of an executive car. When working on the appearance of the Audi Q7, the designers sought to create completely new forms and make the most of the space inside the car. The result of their work is a fast-paced, dynamic car that is the perfect fusion of sportiness and versatility, luxury and practicality, aesthetics and functionality. And inside the Q7 hides a 4.2 liter engine that accelerates this large car to hundreds in some 6.4 seconds.

acceleration 0-100 km / h: 9.1 s.
length: 5086 mm.
width: 1983 mm.
height: 1737 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: $94,525 to $132,920.

8th place

What is a luxury SUV? The luxury SUV is the Volkswagen Touareg. This car is the first representative of Volkswagen's uncompromising trinity concept: despite the excellent driving performance and comfort of an urban sedan on the highway, it has the excellent off-road capability of an all-terrain vehicle and the wild power and handling of a sports car.

The Touareg engine range is not only sporty, but also highly economical and environmentally friendly. The eight-cylinder petrol engine burns 13.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers and releases 329 g/km of CO2 into the environment. And the two turbodiesels, also part of the family of engines, have fuel consumption of 10.1 - 12.6 liters per 100 km, and CO2 emissions of 267 - 333 g / km.

acceleration 0-100 km / h: 8.6 s.
length: 4754 mm.
width: 1928 mm.
height: 1726 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: from $56,130 to $89,075.

9th place

In ninth place in the hit parade is the brainchild of the most popular Japanese car brand Toyota - Toyota Land Cruiser 200. This huge pile of iron (weighing 3.5 tons), equipped with a powerful 4.5 - 4.7 liter engine, despite its relative "youth " has already gained wild popularity on both sides of the ocean. Its muscular, masculine silhouette, wide aggressive radiator grille, powerful bumpers, and huge wheels attract the admiring glances of tender, impressionable girls and make owners of modest city cars turn painfully crimson with envy. But not only the catchy brutal appearance distinguishes the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 from the colorful traffic flow, the main thing in this car is its increased cross-country ability. The Land Cruiser 200 was the first in the world to feature Crawl Control, which automatically controls the engine and braking system to maintain very low speeds without spinning or locking the wheels. Thanks to this system, the driver, when driving off-road, just needs to turn the steering wheel, the system will do the rest for him.

acceleration 0-100 km / h: 8.6 s.
length: 4950 mm.
width: 1970 mm.
height: 1950 mm.

Buy as a gift to your loved one: from $89,840 to $90,330.

10th place

And we deliberately leave this position free, so that you, dear readers, can put in 10th place the car that you think is the strongest, most brutal, largest. In general, the most ... masculine.

Today, environmentally friendly and economical cars are gaining more and more popularity, but adherents of traditions still choose powerful SUVs that can be driven with a breeze. In our review, the fastest cars for which there are no obstacles.

1. Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

To date, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is not only one of the fastest and most powerful SUVs, but also one of the most expensive. As for the engine, it demonstrates 550 hp. The maximum speed of the car is limited to 281 km/h. The car is all-wheel drive and uses an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2. Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG

Today, the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG is the most expensive car of this manufacturer, but at the same time it is also the fastest car. The car runs on a 536-horsepower eight-cylinder engine and accelerates to 281 km / h. Uses a 7-speed gearbox and all-wheel drive.

3. Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG

Another highly acclaimed Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG is powered by a 5.5-liter twin-turbo engine that delivers 516 horsepower. The maximum speed of the car is 281 km / h, while up to 100 km / h on the highway the car accelerates in 4.7 seconds. With all this, the ML 63 AMG is one of the quietest cars in its class.

4 Porsche Macan Turbo

The sports crossover Porsche Macan Turbo is powered by an engine with a capacity of 400 horsepower. The engine of the car has six cylinders and double turbocharging. Works in conjunction with a 7-speed gearbox. The maximum speed of the car reaches 260 km / h. As you might guess, the car runs on all-wheel drive.

5 Range Rover Sport SVR

Another sporty version of the SUV, as its name even suggests - the Range Rover Sport SVR, is powered by a 5.0-liter 8-cylinder engine with 510 hp. There is a model with an engine of 550 "horses". Up to a hundred SUV "runs up" in almost 5 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 265 km/h.

6. Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

The popular Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT uses a 6.4-liter 8-cylinder engine. The maximum speed of the SUV is limited to 257 km/h. It is provided by 470 horsepower. The car reaches “hundreds” in 4.8 seconds. The car uses an automatic, adapted for off-road and all-wheel drive. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT stands out nicely and has a powerful infotainment center.

7. BMW X6M

The BMW X6 M crossover has always stood out pleasantly for its ability to keep high speeds well in corners. As for the actual "speeds", here the maximum figure is limited to 250 km / h. It is provided by a 4.4-liter 8-cylinder twin-turbo engine giving 567 “horses”. The car, like most of its fellow tribesmen, has all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

8. BMW X5xDrive50i

Another bright member of the family - BMW X5 xDrive50i accelerates to 250 km / h with a 445 hp engine. Up to 100 km / h, the car accelerates in 4.3 seconds. As for the engine itself, here we have a double turbo and eight cylinders. With such a set, the machine pleasantly surprises with its quiet operation.

9 Audi SQ5

Crossover Audi SQ5 accelerates to 244 km / h thanks to its 354-horsepower engine. Works in conjunction with an 8-speed automatic transmission and the Audi Quattro all-wheel drive system. Up to 100 km / h the car gets in 5.1 seconds.

10 Ford Explorer Sport

This sport utility vehicle is powered by a 365-horsepower engine. The maximum speed is limited to 196 km/h. The engine of the Ford Explorer Sport is a 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. The latest generation machines of this line are qualitatively different from their predecessors with improved shock absorbers and springs.

SUVs, as you know, are not cheap pleasure. The output can be.

There is no exact definition of the concept of brutality applicable to cars. Therefore, the task of choosing alpha machines (by analogy with alpha males) was initially discouraging. Well, how, tell me, you can evaluate the cruelty and rudeness, and even the behavior and appearance of the car at the same time? Will not work. Unless one or another instance suddenly evokes associations with a dork or macho. But this is a personal assessment. It is known that there are no comrades for taste and color!

And yet the idea of ​​digitizing brutality haunted. What comes to mind when you imagine a gathering of guys in the neighborhood? Like the man himself, his horse must be big. Therefore, we took the weight of the machines into account. Weeded out those that weigh less than two tons (green, sorry!).

Second, strength. Here, the selection criterion was engine power, which we decided to limit to at least 300 hp. And for the sake of justice, the characteristics of only the most powerful gasoline engines were chosen. As a compliment, ours is added. Well, where without her?

Army background

According to this indicator, an exception was made for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - the great-great-grandson of the famous Willys, an American army car during the Second World War. However, as can be seen from the table below, it falls short in power to 300 hp.

Which of the cars were still seen in uniform? Well, of course, Hummer and .

Rough chopped forms should have been reflected in C x - the coefficient of aerodynamic drag, but it turned out that manufacturers are not very spread on this account. Well, let's try to find a compromise and create some kind of synthetic indicator in the form of the product of specific power multiplied by fuel consumption in the urban cycle, as the most expensive in terms of fuel consumption, and the height of the all-terrain vehicle tire (it was calculated separately according to the declared standard sizes). And what, because the size of the wheels also matters! The larger they are, the more impressive the car looks.

This is how our empirical brutality index turned out. The higher the value, the more brutal the car.

Yes, and one more caveat. All these machines can be found in Russia. Most of them take place in the showrooms of brand dealers, and some, such as discontinued ones, are still found on the secondary market.

Do you have your own take on a real man's car? Well, offer your options in the comments. Only mind to choose from serial cars.

Happy holiday, guys!

Automobile	Curb weight, kg	Power, hp	Specific power	Fuel consumption, l/100 km	Tire height, cm	Brutality index
Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG
Range Rover SV Autobiography Dynamic
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Hummer H2
Nissan Patrol
Cadillac Escalade

TOYOTA LAND CRUISER

The history of this model, as befits a male car, began with a military conflict. The conflict between North and South Korea that lasted from 1950 to 1953. Acting on the side of the latter, the US government announced a tender among Japanese automakers to develop a light SUV that the US army could use throughout the Asian region. Toyota passed the tender commission and began developing its own version of the car. However, the first Land Cruiser prototype, the Toyota BJ, appeared after the end of the Korean War. The car resembled the legendary American SUV from World War II - Willis Jeep MB.

In Japan, the car was immediately taken to public service, making it the transport of the army and the police. In 1955, the second generation of the BJ 20 SUV appeared, which, in response to the British competitor Land Rover, it was decided to rename the Land Cruiser (translated from the English “land cruiser”). Since then, for more than 60 years, the model has gone through more than a dozen generations and variations. Now Toyota Land Cruiser 200 is one of the most popular SUVs among officials and bankers, as well as military and businessmen. And although you can sometimes see a girl driving a car. "Land cruiser" is a real male SUV, with a serious and concise design. It is simply inconvenient for the fair sex to climb aboard a huge car, which was not without reason named after a warship.

Another company that received an order from the US government to create an army SUV was Nissan. The first prototype of the Nissan Patrol rolled off the assembly line in 1951. It was a 4W60 version which, like the Toyota BJ. strongly reminiscent of "Willis". Soon a station wagon model with a closed top appeared, and in 1955 a new series of the 4W61 car saw the light. The second generation Nissan Patrol was released in 1960. It was an eight-seater car with two side benches and a front row of seats designed for three passengers. The Japanese planned to use this machine as the main tool in conquering the North American market. However, the Americans were distrustful of the Japanese SUV without an automatic gearbox and power steering. As a result - 4,000 copies sold in 8 years. But in Asia, where the positions of competitors were weaker, the car gained high popularity.

Specialized versions for fire brigades and ambulances were also produced. The third generation of the Nissan Patrol 160 appeared only 20 years later. At home, it was sold under the Safari brand. For the first time, a car could be called comfortable. Decent soundproofing appeared - a plastic dashboard, power windows, air conditioning and even a "rollometer". Sales of the Nissan Patrol 160 were a real economic victory for the company. In 1983, an analogue of the Ebro Patrol SUV appeared in Spain, which was later renamed Nissan. The SUV began to be produced in many countries of the world, and is still being produced in Iran. In 1987, a new generation of the car saw the light - Nissan Patrol Y60 and 10 years later - Y61. The current version of the car, the Y62, appeared in 2010. If the cars of past years were more suitable for fishermen, hunters and travelers, then the modern Patrol is a businessman's car. This is evidenced by both its design and price tag. However, despite the glamorous appearance and belonging to the premium class. Nissan Patrol still knows how to drive on any road.

The next truly masculine car in our selection is the Chevrolet Tahoe. He is relatively young and has never served in the army, he has a stern and tough character by nature. It hails from North America, and its history is inextricably linked with the off-road twin brother of the GMC Yukon. It started in 1987. General Motors has released a line of Chevrolet C/K and GMC C/K pickups. on the basis of which Blaser and Suburban were subsequently assembled. In 1992, on the same IGMT400I platform, an analogue of the Blazer appeared, the GMC Yukon, named after a river in northwestern Canada and Alaska.

The first Chevrolet Tahoe saw the light in 1995 and was like two drops of water similar to the Yukon brother. He went down in history as the car of the American special services. Thanks to the rigid frame and high cross-country ability, the SUV was immediately chosen by the FBI, CIA and police officers of the country's border areas. The first generation Tahoe was produced until 2000, when the second series of the model was introduced to the automotive public. It was transferred to the new GMT800 platform, which also assembled Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy pickups. The modern incarnation of Tahoe was revealed to the world in 2007. This is a severe frame giant, gluttonous and impractical. Riding it is a challenge to city traffic and the environment!

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

Another heir to the legendary "Willis", assembled by the engineers of Foggy Albion, is the Land Rover Defender - the oldest car in our selection. The British thought about its construction immediately after the end of World War II. In 1948, an unbearable burden fell on the shoulders of the Rover company - the restoration of the country's destroyed automobile industry. At her disposal were all the capacities of the aircraft factory in Solihull, which easily coped with the production of old models and left room for the production of new ones. Such a new model was Land Rover - a utility SUV with a simple and cheap design. Great Britain experienced an acute shortage of steel, so it was decided to make the body and chassis of the car from aluminum, which was in abundance. On April 30, 1918, the model was presented at the Amsterdam Motor Show, and a trial batch of 48 copies was produced before the end of the year.

Land Rover won the hearts of the public as a cheap four-wheel drive car. A kind of laborious farmer from the countryside who gets up with the first roosters and works tirelessly in the field all day. Actually, the model was designed for such an audience. From the moment it was born to the present day, the car has gone through many generations and variations, and the name Defender was given to it only in the 90s. However, the SUV is still recognizable and in demand. It's scary to think, but the current car series has existed since 1983, more than 30 years! Perhaps the manufacturers simply have nothing to add to the ideal design of the Defender, because its reliability and cross-country ability are legendary. Or perhaps they are afraid to scare away the true fans of a truly masculine car with innovative solutions and technological quirks. No wonder the car, which looks like a UAZ sheathed with aluminum sheets, has sold 2 million copies over the years of its existence. He does not care about appearance, the main thing is what is under his hood. Obviously, that's why they love him.

MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS

Driving this car is not something to see, it is impossible to imagine a girl. There is an opinion that these cars are simply not sold to the fair sex. Meet. Mercedes-Benz G-class, Gelandewagen, or, affectionately, Gelik. Gelandewagen (translated from German as “off-road vehicle”!) was developed by order of the Iranian Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. The ruler went down in the history of his country as a ruthless tyrant and traitor who wanted to strengthen his power by buying 20,000 original all-terrain vehicles for his personal guard.

However, in 1978, the Islamic Revolution took place in Iran, as a result of which the Shah was forced to flee to the United States, where he lived until the end of his days. Daimler AG lost a major contract, but did not stop developing the car. "Gelik" - rolled off the assembly line in 1979, and its first military prototypes appeared two years later. It has been adopted by a number of countries including Argentina, Norway and Indonesia. During its history, he had the opportunity to carry many important people, including the Pope and Boris Yeltsin. The 90s linked Gelandewagen with the image of a new Russian, a bandit, the top of a criminal pyramid. Now this car is an indicator of excellent taste and high prosperity of its owner.

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