by Gabrielle DeSantis

Are you wealthy and/or paranoid about the end of the world? Good news, there’s no shortage of armored pseudo-tanks ready to ferry you around. Many of these are built on conventional trucks, and the Jeep Gladiator is a popular base. And some of the most extreme Gladiator builds, like the Rezvani Hercules 6×6, have extra axles in their apocalypse-ready recipes. Recently, Jay Leno sampled one of those recipes: the 2021 Apocalypse Hellfire 6×6.

The 2021 Apocalypse Hellfire 6×6 is a Jeep Gladiator prepped for doomsday

First, a point of clarification. A Florida-based dealer called So Flo Jeeps offers a six-wheeled Gladiator called the Apocalypse. That’s technically the ‘base’ form of the Hellfire 6×6 that Apocalypse Manufacturing makes.

If you’re a fan of six-wheeled trucks, that name might be familiar. That’s because Apocalypse Manufacturing is the company behind the Warlord, the Ram 1500 TRX 6×6. On a basic level, the Hellfire 6×6 is like the Jeep Gladiator version of that truck. But that description almost sells it short.

To turn a 2021 Jeep Gladiator into a Hellfire 6×6, Apocalypse Manufacturing strips the truck down completely, TFLOffRoad says. The company then fabricates a new chassis and extends the bed up to eight feet, DrivingLine reports. It also installs Teraflex suspension with Falcon shocks, 22” Fuel SFJ wheels with 40” Nitto Mud Grappler tires, a roll-down locking metal enclosure, and a three-part Kevlar coating. It’s not technically bulletproof, but the windows are made of ballistic glass. And despite the Kevlar, the roof and doors are still removable, MotorTrend notes.

As standard, the Apocalypse Hellfire 6×6 comes with a 500-hp 6.2-liter Corvette V8 linked to an eight-speed automatic. However, the Jeep Gladiator’s 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 is available, too. And if you want to blitz past Wrangler 392s, the Hellfire 6×6 also offers the 707-hp 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat V8.

In addition to the extra axle, powertrain mods, and suspension upgrades, the Hellfire 6×6 also has interior upgrades. Besides the standard 2021 Gladiator features, it also has hand-stitched marine-grade leather seats, a 360° full-time camera, and custom audio options. Speaking of options, Apocalypse offers extras such as custom steel bumpers with a 9,500-lb front winch and 12,000-lb rear hitch, color-changing LED headlights, infrared night vision, and a 20” LED light bar.

What does Jay Leno think about this six-wheeled truck?

Jay Leno has some experience with tank-like vehicles, what with owning a Ferret armored car. Driving the Apocalypse Hellfire 6×6, though, is just a bit different. Mostly because it’s rather wide. How wide? Wide enough that Apocalypse Manufacturing owner Joseph Ghattas has been stopped by cops claiming that he needs a CDL license to drive the modified Gladiator.

And this is “a big truck,” Jay Leno says with a chuckle. It’s not a terribly tall one, though. Despite the 40” wheels, the Hellfire 6×6 only has a 3.5” lift over the 2021 Jeep Gladiator. But the upgraded suspension gives it 8” of upwards travel and 13” of downwards travel. What really strikes Leno is the Hellfire 6×6’s width. “’Can I fit in that space?’ You’re just doing that all the time,” he says in the video.

However, once you get past its width, it’s clear that the Apocalypse Hellfire 6×6 is an intriguing truck. It rides comfortably in town, and all the interior materials feel solid and well-made, Leno reports. “It feels like a factory vehicle,” he notes. And it doesn’t feel all that unwieldy behind the wheel. But it does make you feel “like Tony Montana pulling up to the disco.”

How much does an Apocalypse Hellfire 6×6 cost?

Turning a 2021 Jeep Gladiator into an Apocalypse Hellfire 6×6 isn’t a cheap process. The ‘standard’ version starts at $150,000 before options. That being said, the Rezvani Hercules 6×6 starts at $225,000—and that’s before adding any bulletproof armor.

And for some, being able to drive through a hellscape, or at least looking the part, is worth every penny.

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by Gabrielle DeSantis

When you purchase a new car, it comes with a basic factory warranty that covers most of the car’s interior, exterior, and electrical components. For the engine, there’s a powertrain warranty, and if you want even more peace of mind, you can opt for an extended warranty. But what is the difference between an extended warranty and a basic one?

What is a car warranty?

Simply put, a warranty on a car is a legal agreement that repairs or services will be done by the manufacturer or a qualified repair shop if needed, noted The Drive. However, a car warranty does not pay for the repair costs in the event of an accident, nor does it cover wear-and-tear maintenance items like oil changes and new tires.

A “factory warranty” can cover two different categories

Every new car currently in the market comes with a “factory warranty.” The Drive notes that the term is actually an umbrella term that includes two different types of new car warranties: the bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranty.

• Bumper-to-bumper warranty: The bumper-to-bumper warranty is the most comprehensive warranty as it covers almost everything on the car, except for the bumpers (ironically). Essentially, it covers everything in between them.
• Powertrain warranty: The powertrain warranty covers the parts that make the car move including its engine, transmission, and drivetrain components.

Manufacturer’s warranties take effect when defects crop up due to manufacturing errors. Cars are products like any other, so if something on the car breaks due to faulty manufacturing or another error, then the factory warranties will cover it. One thing to note is that a car’s bumper-to-bumper warranty is typically shorter as most of them expire after three to four years.

Powertrain warranties typically last longer, around five to six years. But if you buy a Hyundai, then your car’s powertrain will be covered by an extensive 10-year powertrain warranty.

Extended warranties are more than just an extended time period

When the factory bumper-to-bumper warranty runs out, then your car will no longer be covered, unless you purchase an extended warranty. The good part about the extended warranty is that you can purchase it during the time that your car is still under its factory warranty. Also, you can either purchase an extended warranty from the manufacturer or a third-party provider.

Oftentimes, the extended warranty from the manufacturer just extends the same perks, terms, and exclusions as the bumper-to-bumper warranty for a longer period of time. However, if you choose to purchase an extended warranty from a third party, then you could have even more coverage than the original warranty.

Additionally, third-party extended warranties typically have different term lengths and levels of coverage to fit your budget. And while extended warranties are typically offered when you buy a new car, they can are also offered when you buy a used one. If you plan to purchase a car with nearly 100,000 miles or more on the odometer, then an extended warranty is highly suggested.

Is buying an extended warranty always necessary?

Technically, no. However, if you plan to keep the car for a long time, then buying an extended warranty could give you more security as the years go on and miles rack up. If anything, you can wait until the factory warranties are close to expiring in order to decide.

While there isn’t a huge difference between the basic factory and extended warranties, it’s important to understand when each one kicks in. Warranties can give you a lot of peace of mind when buying a car, however, the length of time that the warranties exist is what varies the most.

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