Ulterio Motiv taking centre stage at annual Land Cruiser festival
Ulterio Motiv will debut three products at the event, one being the depicted single cab 6×6 Land Cruiser. Picture: Ulterio Motiv
Ulterio Motiv will exhibit a total of three of their modified Toyota Land Cruisers at this year's Hankook Land Cruiser Festival that begins today (6 June) and runs till Sunday (8 June).
Held annually, the Land Cruiser Festival caters not only to Toyota Land Cruiser enthusiasts, but also to companies supplying products, upgrades, and equipment for these vehicles.
Taking place at Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa, the event will feature over 50 exhibitors, a range of activities, and another Toyota Land Cruiser Africa record attempt.
Three vehicles
On display, all three vehicles feature a converted 6×6 design with a bespoke Ulterio Motiv chassis. These include a Land Cruiser 79 2.8 GD-6 single cab 6×6, a double cab 2.8 GD-6 6×6 and the armoured Max 3 made in conjunction with SVI Engineering.
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For the latter though, Ulterio Motiv has converted the chassis to accommodate three axles and a 6×4 capability.
Record attempt
Ulterio Motiv will also take part in the new Land Cruiser Africa record attempt. Their mechanical expert and vehicle builder, Juan Vosloo, along with their Business Development Director Nicol Louw, will be present during most of the show to engage with showgoers and interested buyers.
Event details
Date: Friday 6 June to Sunday 8 June
Cost: Day visitors R60, Cruiser Challenge from R350
Venue: Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa
Events details of the annual Land Cruiser festival which kicks-off today. Picture: Land Cruiser Festival
More details
Ulterio Motiv focuses on building unique concepts for specialist buyers. Founded in 2022, Ulterio Motiv is channelling its resources into technology and innovative design to deliver exceptional and thrilling products tailored specifically to clients with distinctive requirements.
You can visit Ulterio Motiv at www.ulterio.co.za to find out more about their services and products.
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