Hyundai Zombie proof Elantra

VatorMan · 07-13-2012, 07:37 PM

Hyundai shows off its zombie-proof Elantra coupe
July 13, 2012

When it comes to choosing a ride for the upcoming zombie apocalypse, we’ll admit that a Hyundai Elantra Coupe isn’t the first option that springs to mind. While it can deliver up to 40 mpg on the highway (an important consideration when there are no more gas stations), its lack of ground clearance excludes it from our own top-ten list.

Last month, Hyundai tried to change our mind by serving up renderings of a zombie-proof Elantra Coupe, sketched in honor of the 100th episode of The Walking Dead serial comic. We’ll admit that it certainly looked functional, if hard to translate from paper into sheet metal.

Hyundai and partner Design Craft have proven themselves up to the challenge, completing the Elantra Coupe Zombie Survival Machine (ECZSM) just in time for this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego, California. If you’re going to the show, Hyundai encourages you to stop by the Future US booth to see the car up close and personal, and to take as many pictures as you’d like (presumably for inspiration on your own zombie-mobile).

The booth even has the ECZSM’s owner’s manual on display, which explains the car’s options, weapons and communications systems. Show visitors can try their luck at zombie target practice, or participate in a zombie costume contest (although we hope the two are separate events). No matter how nicely you ask, though, we don’t think you’ll be allowed to take the ECZSM for a spin.

We seriously doubt that Hyundai is considering a production version of the ECZSM, since we’re pretty sure it wouldn’t pass a DMV inspection in any of the 50 United States. Still, there are some well-thought-out solutions in the car, so if you’re the paranoid type, you’ll want to pay close attention to our photo gallery for ideas.

2013 Elantra Coupe Zombie Survival Edition Owner's Manual

I don't know about you, but I'm headed to a local National Guard and picking up a MRAP. Not sure if I trust Koreans with my life.

MikeSP1 · 07-13-2012, 09:40 PM

At least you know that the car won't break down on you. I've more than my fair share of experience with taxi's in Korea, and if they can't kill their Hyundai's, nothing will.

Papa_Complex · 07-15-2012, 11:25 AM

Of course it won't pass a DMV inspection. It's staffed by zombies.

CasterTroy · 07-16-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by VatorMan

I don't know about you, but I'm headed to a local National Guard and picking up a MRAP. Not sure if I trust Koreans with my life.

Yep...just need to find where they keep the keys

Cutty72 · 07-16-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CasterTroy

Yep...just need to find where they keep the keys

No keys to an MRAP...

Adeptus_Minor · 07-16-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

No keys to an MRAP...

I'll take it's smaller cousin, personally.

OneSickPsycho · 07-16-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

I'll take it's smaller cousin, personally.

Yep. that Elantra fucking sucks. Shit zombie vehicle. Why the fuck are the tail lights caged in? I mean, I'm pretty sure I'm not going to be giving a fuck about that shit while mowing through a mob of the undead.

Papa_Complex · 07-16-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Yep. that Elantra fucking sucks. Shit zombie vehicle. Why the fuck are the tail lights caged in? I mean, I'm pretty sure I'm not going to be giving a fuck about that shit while mowing through a mob of the undead.

Might be nice to still have headlights after doing that though, don't you think?

OneSickPsycho · 07-17-2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Might be nice to still have headlights after doing that though, don't you think?

Note that I said "tail lights". Caged in headlights make sense... tail lights, not so much.

Papa_Complex · 07-17-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Note that I said "tail lights". Caged in headlights make sense... tail lights, not so much.

What, you don't back over them too?

07-13-2012, 07:37 PM	#1
VatorMan Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: Feet Posts: 1,605	Hyundai Zombie proof Elantra Hyundai shows off its zombie-proof Elantra coupe July 13, 2012 When it comes to choosing a ride for the upcoming zombie apocalypse, we’ll admit that a Hyundai Elantra Coupe isn’t the first option that springs to mind. While it can deliver up to 40 mpg on the highway (an important consideration when there are no more gas stations), its lack of ground clearance excludes it from our own top-ten list. Last month, Hyundai tried to change our mind by serving up renderings of a zombie-proof Elantra Coupe, sketched in honor of the 100th episode of The Walking Dead serial comic. We’ll admit that it certainly looked functional, if hard to translate from paper into sheet metal. Hyundai and partner Design Craft have proven themselves up to the challenge, completing the Elantra Coupe Zombie Survival Machine (ECZSM) just in time for this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego, California. If you’re going to the show, Hyundai encourages you to stop by the Future US booth to see the car up close and personal, and to take as many pictures as you’d like (presumably for inspiration on your own zombie-mobile). The booth even has the ECZSM’s owner’s manual on display, which explains the car’s options, weapons and communications systems. Show visitors can try their luck at zombie target practice, or participate in a zombie costume contest (although we hope the two are separate events). No matter how nicely you ask, though, we don’t think you’ll be allowed to take the ECZSM for a spin. We seriously doubt that Hyundai is considering a production version of the ECZSM, since we’re pretty sure it wouldn’t pass a DMV inspection in any of the 50 United States. Still, there are some well-thought-out solutions in the car, so if you’re the paranoid type, you’ll want to pay close attention to our photo gallery for ideas. 2013 Elantra Coupe Zombie Survival Edition Owner's Manual I don't know about you, but I'm headed to a local National Guard and picking up a MRAP. Not sure if I trust Koreans with my life.

07-13-2012, 09:40 PM	#2
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	At least you know that the car won't break down on you. I've more than my fair share of experience with taxi's in Korea, and if they can't kill their Hyundai's, nothing will. __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

07-15-2012, 11:25 AM	#3
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	Of course it won't pass a DMV inspection. It's staffed by zombies. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/