# Hummer-Tank Hybrids Is the Mahindra Marksman a Tank or a Hummer? By thischick | Published 2009-08-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mahindra-marksman References: [motorbeam](http://www.motorbeam.com/cars/mahindra-marksman/exclusive-mahindra-marksman-armoured-vehicle/) & [mahindra](http://www.mahindra.com/) These images are of the all-new Mahindra Marksman, an all-new [Hummer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummer-ev-1)-inspired war tank. This behemoth is made by Mahindra Motors and has tons of awesome features such as a [bulletproof exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-armor-group-armored-lucid-air-sapphire), extremely tough sides that can withstand three direct hits of Nato Ball M80s, the covered cupola with 270° swivel machine gun mount, seven crew firing ports, rearview camera, and TV screens for driver and co-driver. The Mahindra Marksman reaches a top speed of 100 km/h and get this: Air conditioning is not standard but is available as an option. Now I don’t know about you, but if I was on board this thing in the middle of July with seven other crew members, you’d better believe I would be freaking out if there wasn’t any air conditioning. The Mahindra Marksman will be going into production staff as a [military defensive vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-daryl-war-truck). There are possible plans for a civilian version to be produced, but if it doesn’t come with satellite radio I know for sure I wouldn’t want one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hummer-tank Hybrids:** The development of more vehicles that combine the features of Hummers and tanks for military and civilian purposes. - **Bulletproof Vehicles:** The rise of bulletproof vehicles that offer high levels of security for both military and civilian use. - **Multi-functional Vehicles:** The trend of creating vehicles that serve multiple purposes, such as defense and transportation. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore the production of more advanced and hybrid vehicles for military and civilian use. - **Defense Industry:** The defense industry can consider developing and producing more powerful, high-tech, and secure vehicles for war, security, and civilian use. - **Security Industry:** The security industry can explore the production and distribution of more advanced and secure bulletproof vehicles for commercial use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Tactical Next-Gen SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani-tank.md) - [Militant Off-Road SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-jeep-gladiator-warhawk.md) - [Military-Grade Overland Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummer-camper.md) - [High-Speed Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrc-brawler.md) - [Aggressive Off-Road Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongfeng-mhunter.md) - [Upgraded Armored Defender Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-edition-one.md) - [Electric Superhero Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p64-lancehead.md) - [Carbon-Shelled Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-crawler-s.md) - [Aggressive Safety-Focused SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rezvani-vengeance.md)