Argo Sasquatch XTX is a Real-Life Monster Truck That Can Even Drive in Water

The Argo Sasquatch XTX is offering Canadians the opportunity to drive a real-life monster truck that can glide across lakes and steam-roll through heavy snow. Argo, an Ontario-based company with over sixty years of expertise producing amphibious vehicles, just unveiled their flagship model. People who seek a truly extreme off-road adventure now have a pickup-style choice that can withstand terrain that would keep most trucks stranded.

The 1.8-liter three-cylinder turbo-diesel Hyundai engine produces 60 horsepower and 200 Nm of torque, while the Instant Torque Drive System makes acceleration much less abrupt than it would be in a more demanding environment. An automatic transmission handles the shifting, and the electronic throttle control provides a really accurate pedal feel, whether you’re plodding along slowly or launching the thing.

You can’t miss the gigantic 71-inch tires, which are what make the vehicle so daunting. These unique XT328 tires are intended to push water away, grip the sides of slopes, and hug the ground when sliding through mud or snow. The Argo Terrain Control system allows you to select the appropriate mode, water, mud, snow, or trail, and it automatically adjusts the tire pressure for you, because who wants to fool with that themselves? It accomplishes this with an integrated electrical pump and independent valves, making the entire operation quite smooth.

Top speed on land can reach up to 25 miles per hour, whereas on water, it can achieve 4 miles per hour. The vehicle floats on its own and can be propelled by spinning the tires. Ground clearance is 26 inches; length is 157 inches; width is 101 inches; and height is 113 inches. The payload capacity is up to 2,645 pounds, with a towing capacity of 5,180 pounds.

Inside the high-strength crew cab, four adults can ride in relative comfort. The front seats face forward, while the rear seats fold down for additional capacity. Side doors or a front door with a fold-out ladder make it easy to get in and out, especially if you’re parking on uneven ground. You get climate control with air conditioning and heat, a Bluetooth audio system, a roof hatch, impact-resistant windows, windshield wipers, LED lights, and interior strip lighting to keep things looking good. A 12-inch color touchscreen displays critical information such as speed, rpm, fuel level, oil pressure, temperature, gear position, and inclinometer readings. You can also regulate tire inflation from there. To make life easier, there’s a full-color rear camera with a 180-degree view.

The FlexBox bed in the back measures 64 inches wide by 48 inches long, providing ample capacity for gear or equipment. It features sealed storage with drain plugs, various tie-down points, and 57.5 cubic feet of space. There’s also a 4,500-pound winch mounted behind the front bumper in case you need to recover something.

The price is roughly $190,000 before administrative fees, and fully loaded variants will cost you considerably more, or over $250,000. But, hey, if you’re searching for something that can go you somewhere no other truck can, this thing might be worth it. It is available at dealerships across Canada, and some rescue groups are already using it for disaster response. They like it because it can travel through snow and floods that snowmobiles cannot, which is quite useful.
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