US Specialty Vehicles or USSV is an automotive manufacturer located in Rancho Cucamonga California. They specialize in bringing uniquely designed and re-engineered luxury sport utility vehicles to life. USSV integrates traditional SUV aesthetics with their own proprietary designs and technological innovations to create a line of exceptional products.
The USSV Rhino GX was created to provide thrill-seekers wanting a full-size four-wheel-drive luxury SUV that looks and performs like it just popped off the movie screen of a post-apocalyptic action-adventure.
Designers used a Ford F-450 chassis as the foundation for this mega build. Top-notch performance and overall handling of this super-sized SUV is thanks to a beefed-up suspension that includes a liquid Spring Technologies’ Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension System (CLASS) in place of the truck’s conventional rear-suspension setup. A microprocessor allows the CLASS hydraulic suspension to continuously adjusts itself to different road and driver inputs. So, no matter what the driving conditions are or the total amount of the vehicle’s load, the suspension stays level and planted to the road. The system also allows drivers to change ride settings between Sport, Normal, and Luxury at the touch of a button using the vehicle’s driver interface.
The power plant that provides the Rhino GX with its impressive get up and go is a Ford 6.7L Power Stroke diesel. This proven engine allows you to merge, cruise and pass at highway speeds without any hesitation. Sitting atop 38-inch tires and equipped with the Ford factory F-450 braking system it is no sweat to comfortable bring this massive SUV to a smooth stop both on and off road.
The interior is where the luxury side of this beast-mode ride comes to life. The Premium model Rhino GX is very comfortable and ergonomic and offers good visibility as well. All the seats are dressed in black and tan leather with premium padding for a plush, cozy fit. The two sunroofs toward the rear of the vehicle provide a roomier, open-air feel to the rear seating.
The two-tone leather of the seats also wraps the steering wheel and covers the dash, door panels, and other parts of the well-coordinated interior that features a senses-pleasing combination of colors and textures.
The dash area has a clean organized design with all the controls easily accessible and seen. The Rhino GX’s interior tech and gadgets are perfectly balanced with the look, feel and performance of this unique vehicle. The music in the vehicle is crisp and engulfing thanks to an Alpine stereo system. For those VIPs in the rear seats, the Alpine Media XPander Pro provides a variety of multimedia entertainment options.
The full-size spare 38-inch Toyo tire and 20-inch aluminum wheel combination are mounted to a swing-away tire carrier to provide easy access to the rear door. Notice the two solid-mounted anchor points on the bumper for recovery operations. The Rhino GX also features a Class IV tow hitch with a 10,000-pound towing capacity.
The base price for the Rhino GX starts in the $200,000 range. If you are looking to set yourself apart from the crowd at a black-tie event or an off-road excursion then the Rhino GX is a must test drive.
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