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John Pangilinan creates a Hyundai Tucson Adventuremobile

John Pangilinan creates a Hyundai Tucson Adventuremobile

Date: 2015-10-30
John Pangilinan, the renowned Southern California tuner known for creating vehicles that blur the lines between lifestyle and automotive, has released details on his 2016 Tucson SEMA build. Dubbed the "Adventuremobile", the vehicle blends Hyundai's new crossover platform with a passion for the great outdoors, perfect for the weekend getaway.

The car will be revealed at Hyundai's SEMA press conference on 3 November in Las Vegas.

The "Adventuremobile" is just as at home on the daily commute as it is lugging gear up into the mountains for the weekend out of town. Most obvious is the addition of a Treeline Tamarack roof-top tent, with ample room to sleep two campers, and Goal Zero solar panels to power all of their accessories.

The exterior has been beefed up with the addition of an Aries bull bar and side steps, Rigid Industries LED lights, and the vehicle has been finished in a BASF army green paint scheme by Strasse Sport. A custom 380 mm suspension lift provides greater ground clearance, and Toyo Open Country A/T II tires with RAYS Gram Lights 57DR wheels provide the extra grip needed for the occasional off-road excursion.

Giving the Tucson a power boost, AEM provided an upgraded intake and charge pipe kit, and the engine breathes more freely through a Magnaflow exhaust system.

"Designed with the weekend adventurer in mind, the Tucson was the perfect platform for an 'Adventuremobile,'" said Pangilinan. "The build blends performance with the excitement of the great outdoors, without sacrificing daily usability. The vehicle promotes exploration, making it ideal for the daily commute, weekend excursions, and the occasional road trip."