Star Wars fever is beginning to grip the nation once again. We are less than two months away from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story being released — the latest story trailer whet our appetites when it was released earlier this month — while we have also just learnt that Donald Glover is the new Lando Calrissian.
British car dealership Motorparks has taken a unique spin on celebrating all things Star Wars though, by looking at some of the real-world cars which could tackle some of the terrains seen across this famous movie universe.
Here’s a look at their findings:
For Tatooine…the Jeep Wrangler
Tatooine’s landscape under the spotlight
- It’s an arid and sparsely populated plant that’s covered in sand.
- In the Star Wars franchise, landspeeders are used by the majority of visitors and inhabitants to get across the rocky and sandy terrain quickly.
- It boasts a hot and arid climate.
Why the Jeep Wrangler suits
- The Jeep Wrangler would be able to take to Tatooine’s terrain with ease, thanks to its heavy-duty, off-road performance.
- Its powerful 280bhp engine is capable of delivering 0-62mph in 10.6 seconds and a top speed of 107mph — ideal for escaping any Tusken Raiders which are causing trouble.
- The vehicle has a removable canopy, which you would appreciate when the heat gets too much.
For Coruscant…the Aston Martin Vanquish
Coruscant’s landscape under the spotlight
- It’s an enormous city world that boasts a sprawling urban environment.
- The lower levels of the planet are off limits due to the presence of toxic fumes.
- It has a temperate climate.
Why the Aston Martin Vanquish suits
- The Aston Martin Vanquish has a sleek, stylish and futuristic design that will help it stand out among the many other vehicles which are zipping across Coruscant.
- Its powerful 568bhp engine is capable of delivering 0-62mph in four seconds and a top speed of 197mph — keeping up with Coruscant’s air taxis needn’t be a concern.
- It’s a premium vehicle that you can imagine Galactic councilors and senators using to get from A to B.
For Endor…the Fiat Panda 4×4
Endor’s landscape under the spotlight
- The forest moon of Endor is filled with difficult-to-navigate forests, grasslands and mountains.
- In the Star Wars franchise, speeder bikes are used by the majority of visitors to handle the off-road conditions.
Why the Fiat Panda 4×4 suits
- The Fiat Panda 4×4 is one of the smallest 4×4 vehicles on the market today — this sleek design would make it a great choice for zipping through Endor’s trees and forests.
- The 4×4 hatchback car variant of the model is only slightly wider than the speeder bikes seen in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
For more real-world vehicles which are set up to tackle the Star Wars universe, check out the full Motorparks article here.