# Personalized Luxury Tanks The Ripsaw Ev2 Tank Mixes Elegant Luxury with Military Power By David Ingram | Published 2015-06-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-tank References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/06/ripsaw-ev2-luxury-tank) & [ripsawtank](http://www.ripsawtank.com/) It's one thing to own a [top-of-the-line off-road SUV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gx550-overtrail), but it's quite another to own a full-on luxury tank. The Ripsaw EV2, short for Extreme Vehicle 2, is a high-speed super tank that's specially designed for the public and extreme off-road enthusiasts. Made by Howe and Howe Tech and built on the design of the fastest ever dual track vehicle, the Ripsaw MS1, this luxury tank boasts a diesel engine with over 600 horsepower, alongside 12 inches of off-road suspension. Its track design also makes it capable of conquering almost any type of terrain or obstacle with ease. However, a [leather seat interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexani-motorcars) with a touchscreen entertainment system is where the EV2 luxury tank really stands out from its military peers. Those who can afford the EV2 will have to be patient though, as this high-end handcrafted vehicle takes up six months to manufacture and depending on any additional features or packages included, it can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Tanks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for personalized luxury tanks that combine military power with elegant design. - **Extreme Off-road Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop high-speed, off-road vehicles with advanced suspension and track designs suitable for conquering various terrains. - **High-end Handcrafted Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a niche market for high-end, customizable vehicles that are meticulously handcrafted with luxurious interiors and advanced entertainment systems. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce luxury tanks and extreme off-road vehicles that cater to the high-end automotive market. - **Defense:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with defense industry to develop military-inspired off-road vehicles with luxury features to cater to the public. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide advanced entertainment systems for high-end vehicles, specifically targeting the luxury tank market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Armored Tactical SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani.md) - [Ruggedly Chic Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-luxury-motorhome.md) - [High-Speed Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrc-brawler.md) - [Utilitarian Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ineos-grenadier-series-ii-expedition.md) - [Luxury Overlanding Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-27north-rexrover.md) - [Upgraded Armored Defender Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-edition-one.md) - [Militant Off-Road SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-jeep-gladiator-warhawk.md) - [Formidable Off-Road Explorers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krug-expedition.md) - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md)