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    not as silly as it sounds,,,

    Tokyo 2007 Preview: Daihatsu Mud Master-C

    Posted Oct 10th 2007 12:12PM by John Neff
    Filed under: Concept Cars, Minivans/MPVs, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show

    click above image for 17 more pics of the Daihatsu Mud Master-C Concept

    The Mud Master-C Concept from Daihatsu looks like a Dakar rally van that's been left in the wash too long. It's a true truck with a body-on-frame design, though. It's generous ride height and copious degrees of approach and departure angles mean that the Mud Master-C can actually go places while leaving an eency-weency footprint in its wake.

    Daihatsu says that there are three gullwing doors on the concept, though they're really hatches, one on each side and one on the back. The truly neat thing about the Mud Master-C Concept is that it's configurable. For instance, the mountain bike support model developed with professional cyclist Raita Suzuki (shown at right) is configured to carry a pair of bikes, but the concept can also be configured as an open bed truck capable of carrying an ATV or even a crane!

    Check out more info and Daihatsu's press release after the jump, and be sure to browse the gallery to see the Mud Master-C's unique features.

    [Source: Daihatsu]


    The Mud Master-C also features what Daihatsu calls a hub reduction system that transfers power using gears mounted between the driveshaft and the wheelhub. It appears the system allows the driveshaft to sit higher than the center of the wheelhub, giving the Mud Master-C its impressive ground clearance. The relatively large 16-inch off-road tires help, too.

    Inside the concept you'll find a dash that's comprised simply of one large screen that displays both gauges and in-car entertainment options. Being the activity vehicle it is, the Mud Master-C also features water repellant seats so that hosing mud off of them is not a problem. The seats, however, are flat as church pews, which, when combined with the concept's height and narrow width, mean turns should be taken with caution.

    Daihatsu didn't mention what powers the Mud Master-C, but we're guessing it's a small gas or diesel engine mounted amidship below the floor.
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    Looks good, I like it.Would be great for dirt bike's too. Overcomes the main issue with Mitsi's L300 by having a short wheelbase and good approach and departure angles.

    Make a good mobile Kitchen for tour companies, basic bunk set up for dedictaed beach fishers, could be a lot of fun.

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    I hate to say it but I quite like it !

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    It would be attractive for some uses, but like many of its similar design predecessors, one would suspect a distressing tendency to lie on its side given even slight provocation. How would it go on the "Elk Test"?

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