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AMG Transport Dynamics 2553 Hog: First Review

December, 2551

Old, boring Hog:




New, Pimped out Hog:




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I hope they include that in Halo 2...that would be awesome

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AMG Transport Dynamics 2553 Hog: First Review

December, 2551

Review: Kyle Soutar

Photography: Zoe Huisman



As drivers move more and more toward other forms of transport – personal choppers, hydrogen skiffs and hyperlight gliders, it's nice to see that AMG Transport Dynamics is still keeping things down and dirty with the 2553 edition of the sporty Hog. This long-popular civilian take on the military stalwart features some pretty significant enhancements and upgrades for the '53 model year.

Offworld environments have lead to an upsurge in demand for capable off road recreational vehicles, and AMG seems to have targeted the niche perfectly with its slightly tamed version of the classic Jarhead transport.

The single biggest improvement over the last revision (2549) is the massive increase per wheel in horsepower/killowattage. As with every other iteration of the Hog, each wheel has an independent drive by wire electric engine, with power generated by a forward-housed low-profile hydrogen I/C plant. The hydrogen fuel is burned at very high temperature with a synthetic carbon/silicon catalyst to achieve even better fuel consumption.





Flawless Handling

Like the last version, the new Hog features a Graf/Hauptman solar/saline actuator, and will happily convert up to 12 liters of fresh, brackish or salt water into hydrogen on the fly. Detritus is compacted on board. Efficiency has been increased dramatically however, and we were able to get a range of 200 kilometers from the overnight condensation catchments.



Computer systems are as ever, flawless. It is almost impossible to achieve unexpected spin from any wheel under any condition. AMG Transport Dynamics claims that in simulation, each wheel can be on a different surface extreme – ice, water, oil, gravel – and still achieve perfect distribution of power. Of course, we were more than happy to put that simulation to the test at our Kentucky proving ground and we're happy to report that the Hog performed almost supernaturally well.

One of our staff drivers did however note a tendency for the Hog to lift when thrown into difficult turns, and although wheels will adjust when they're not in contact, it is possible to flip the beast, although to be fair – predictably.

It's perfectly safe to do that thanks to excellent structural rigidity. Cushioned harnesses keep passengers tightly embraced in the cockpit, and multiple gas-inflated restraints and magnetic field cushioning gives this year's Hog the highest passenger safety rating of any current recreational passenger vehicle.

Hard, Smooth Ride

Tires, significantly for this year, have moved away from previous inert-gas pocket inflation, with equally burst-proof single unit nanotube skeletons. They provide the buoyancy and ride of gas-pocket tires, but are almost indestructible. As a matter of fact, they have a far higher Moh's scale rating than the carbon-steel rims they cushion. Purists will claim that nanotubes have a more jarring, vibrating ride, but Michelin-Vance claims the new skeletons should actually provide a more luxuriant and comfortable experience on plastic or mineral based highways, and far greater comfort off-road. The relatively massive tires are a joint project between Michelin-Vance and AMG, so expect to see this tech appear on other marques. Of course, the nanotube tires mean that the spare is even more irrelevant and decorative than ever before.

The cabin has come in for a complete overhaul and is available in three trim levels. For those seeking the sparse, military style of the original Hog, there's a brushed steel, riveted and carbon-fiber dash. On the other end of the aesthetic spectrum is a burled walnut and nickel-silver trim, with particularly rich, realistic wood effect for a jarringly elegant juxtaposition with the vehicle's exterior. Falling somewhere between the two is a seamless black and silver finish, which is somewhat subdued compared to the other two. All three trim levels show excellent attention to detail, with beautifully addressed switchgear, upholstery and finish. All three come with a waterproof leather-substitute for easy clean up.

Exterior colors are available to order in any hue, although the canary-yellow corporate default scheme is as popular as ever.

Entertainment is improved too. The acoustic dampening field means that road and engine noise are canceled completely, and the brilliant holographic audio system (something you definitely won't find in the military version) provides literally perfect music or audio entertainment and can be networked to your home playlist, or simply connect to SiriusHub and access anything you like. Voice controls are of course standard, although the addition of passenger control means that your companion can access his or her own music selection with zero interference – audio field clarity is that precise. A vocal repeater allows conversations to continue uninterrupted.

Pack Light

As ever, the Hog's biggest failing is luggage capacity. Barely big enough for a first aid kit, cubbyholes and panels abound, but the only way to carry luggage for a weekend trip is to jam it behind the seats or trim your Hog with the optional luggage rack. That kit replaces the largely superfluous spare, and it makes a much more sensible option. To be fair, the vehicle was always intended as more of a daytripper than a grand tourer, but much more than a pair of sunglasses and a hub-comm, and you'll be jammed in there pretty tight.



Dynamically, the Hog is even more pleasing this year, and the aesthetic enhancements only add to its odd mixture of luxury and utility, though this is an update, not a revolution. Drivers expecting he kind of overhaul AMG demonstrated with last year's sublime relaunch of the Capri, will be disappointed, but for weekend warriors seeking a hipper way to bounce through the countryside, the '53 Hog is the only way to travel.

The standard model starts at a hefty 86,000 UN Credaroos. A manual-transmission version stickers at UNCr81,000., while the Limited edition wood-trimmed Classic Edition with winch, tow and luggage rack tops out at UNCr91,000.

We'll update with the results of our long-term test in the fall.

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I don't know who that was.... some noob on this site who all of a sudden made a really sucky skin.... no?

heheheheh KIDDING! you showed my those pics on msn, funny indeed....

lol what a mad photoshop work that would b sik if they included it in halo2 as like a secret in a multiplayer

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Originally posted by Scone
lol what a mad photoshop work that would b sik if they included it in halo2 as like a secret in a multiplayer

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since u are going round earth, its quite possible u'll b able to steal these warthogs

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Originally posted by saralk
since u are going round earth, its quite possible u'll b able to steal these warthogs

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lol i like the alloys!

The Alloys are a beast....

I'm hpoing that make a kid racer version with spoilers, rim kits, alooy's, neon lights underneath etc. etc. Pure NFS: Underground style

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Originally posted by MC Inferno
The Alloys are a beast....

I'm hpoing that make a kid racer version with spoilers, rim kits, alooy's, neon lights underneath etc. etc. Pure NFS: Underground style

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A car company should make a deal with bungie and put these into production .....

lol they're selling the car off farcy with a minigun on top that firs paintballs.

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Originally posted by traxor
lol they're selling the car off farcy with a minigun on top that firs paintballs.

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Originally posted by MC Inferno
The Alloys are a beast....

I'm hpoing that make a kid racer version with spoilers, rim kits, alooy's, neon lights underneath etc. etc. Pure NFS: Underground style

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Your missing the NOS . I want the import version with Japanese computer, 56" rims and pure platinium exterior.

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i saw sum trailers of Halo 2 with the warthog and so far the look bout the same, cept they have plasma cannons on them now that looked reli fun to fire "damn buggers"

I've seen all the trailers and demos for Halo2, the E3 2004 Multiplayer demo was the best in my opinion and showed the new warthog in action.

Wow that would be mad if they put that in halo 2 they should also remodel the scorpion and the banche or sumthing? but yes i liked that warthog very much

"It's a Puma!" Red Vs. Blue: Best online show EVER!

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Originally posted by sasquatch
i saw sum trailers of Halo 2 with the warthog and so far the look bout the same, cept they have plasma cannons on them now that looked reli fun to fire "damn buggers"

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Originally posted by pipish
Wow that would be mad if they put that in halo 2 they should also remodel the scorpion and the banche or sumthing? but yes i liked that warthog very much

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Originally posted by unknown2u
"It's a Puma!" Red Vs. Blue: Best online show EVER!

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the new warthogs suck they're UGLY IMO

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Originally posted by Millenium_edition
the new warthogs suck they're UGLY IMO

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is the warthog an actual vehicle on the market?

the newest one sucks... the ties are bloated... It doesn't look like halo any more   the one on the E3 multiplayer demo is the one that's the nicest

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Or the reg. one:

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Originally posted by atownjoe
is the warthog an actual vehicle on the market?

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Originally posted by Millenium_edition
the newest one sucks... the ties are bloated... It doesn't look like halo any more   the one on the E3 multiplayer demo is the one that's the nicest

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The cars explode realistically, the only thing that I don't like is the way that they explode like a minute after the first explosion.

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Originally posted by traxor
The cars explode realistically, the only thing that I don't like is the way that they explode like a minute after the first explosion.

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Originally posted by blade

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The cars explode realistically, the only thing that I don't like is the way that they explode like a minute after the first explosion.

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it's more like 30 seconds or so, and it's realistic. It's like a fuel leak

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Not positive about the warthog, but the Ghost's secondary explosion goes off 10 seconds after the primary explosion.

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Originally posted by The One
Not positive about the warthog, but the Ghost's secondary explosion goes off 10 seconds after the primary explosion.

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haha, seems to me like we got a lot of Halo-Fanatics on here... or at least people that'll play it


I smell a clan

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Originally posted by blade
the warthog is apparently a lot more realistic to drive in Halo 2

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Realistic driving...good...explosions..annoying, but good.

SORT OF OFF TOPIC:
who here plays halo online?
coz i just started playing and like it so i wanna game

So is the warthog in those pictures the one that will be in Halo2?

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Originally posted by pr0xy_nuk3r
So is the warthog in those pictures the one that will be in Halo2?

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There were a lot of designs for the warthog, but do you know whether they have used them all?

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Originally posted by traxor
There were a lot of designs for the warthog, but do you know whether they have used them all?

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what a bummer, that would be sweet if those warthogs were in the game

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Originally posted by pr0xy_nuk3r
what a bummer, that would be sweet if those warthogs were in the game

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Oh, seriously?  That will be pretty kool to shoot someone while riding in that warthog.