LandCruiser 70 Series EarthCruiser tops $250,000
Go-anywhere, Toyota-based Extreme XTR 4x4 motorhome hits the dirtAfter months in the making, Wollongong, NSW based expedition vehicle specialist EarthCruiser has raised the roof of its latest quarter million dollar-plus, go-anywhere compact motorhome.
The premium-priced, tough-as-nails Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series-based expedition vehicle is similar in size and concept to the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen-based G-Pro Escape Earthcruiser released in 2018.
However unlike the G-Pro, the fully moulded and insulated composite camper body on the Extreme XTR has an extended peak over the driver's cabin, to create more room for the elevated fixed queen bed.
It also has a vertical rather than tilt-up, pop-top roof that's raised with electric actuators. Standard (3180mm) as well as extended wheelbase versions will also be offered.
The new 2.5m long, 4.5 tonne GVM Earthcruiser Extreme XTR 250 is a three-berth off-road model based on the old-school Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series cab-chassis ute, complete with original 151Kw/430Nm 4.5-litre V8 turbo-diesel but in the case of the first example, an optional retro-fitted six-speed auto transmission.
Driven on a car licence, the LandCruiser base vehicle is beefed up with upgraded shock absorbers, leaf springs, diff, axle and bigger wheels, along with a 65-70mm lift for extra clearance off-road.
For a bit more comfort up front, the Earthcruiser Extreme XTR gets re-sculpted and kangaroo hide upholstered (and heated!) driver and passenger seats, with a crawl hole to access the living area from inside.
The driver's cab has also been equipped with a Finscan digital touchscreen and UHF radio along with a full surround camera security system.
The compact but high ceiling interior living area will sleep up to three people; in the roof-top bed plus dinette/lounge that converts to another bed.
The living area also includes a kitchenette with sink and tap, induction cooktop, 130L fridge/freezer, along with a diesel air and hot water unit and an internal shower unit and pull-out toilet.
There's also a 400Ah lithium battery system with 3000W inverter and 540W roof-top solar -- enough to power the in-built air-con unit.
Externally, the off-road camper has also been fitted with a bullbar and brush guards, front and rear winches, extendable towing mirrors, HID spotlights, air snorkel, an outside shower, electric-powered awning, slide-out BBQ, picnic table, side entry door with electric steps, onboard compressor, 250 litre freshwater and 250 litre diesel tanks, two spare wheels, recovery planks and shovel, a rear camera and LED lightbar.
Pricing for the Earthcruiser Extreme XTR starts around $240,000, with a fully optioned version (with pricey extras like portal axles, six-speed auto, central tyre inflation and monitoring system, front and rear winch and extra fuel and water tanks) getting closer to $300,000.
EarthCruiser is also planning to build another fixed-body off-road campervan, based on the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. Click here for more.
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