# Massive Swimming Vehicles Russian Car Company Trecol Creates a Six-Wheel Car that Works in Water By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-05-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trecol References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/05/russian-six-whe.php) & [en.trecol.ru](http://en.trecol.ru/pokupatelyu/modelnij_ryad/8#center) Russian car company Trecol may have created the most powerful [off-road vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isuzu-basecamp-at35) in the history of auto-making. The Trecol 39295 is a monstrosity, equipped with [six massive wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highcapacity-agricultural-vehicle) which are made of a thin, low-pressure rubber that allows them to transverse across any terrain, including deep snow, train tracks and nature reserves. The Trecol 39295's tires are also completely polar bear-proof. If that isn't impressive enough, the Trecol 39295 can also become an effective vehicle in a [body of water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-lx-700h). The 2.5 Metric Tonne vehicle can stay afloat in water and can use the power of its wheels to propel it forward. A detachable boat engine can also be installed. If you're interested in purchasing this incredible vehicle, the Trecol 39295 will run you about $58,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Off-road Vehicles:** Opportunity for innovative off-road vehicles with versatile capabilities for traversing various terrains including water. - **Amphibious Vehicles:** Opportunity for vehicles that can seamlessly transition between land and water transportation. - **Durable Tires:** Opportunity for the development of durable tires that are resistant to extreme conditions like deep snow and polar bear attacks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automotive companies to develop and market off-road vehicles with innovative features. - **Recreational Vehicles:** Opportunity for the recreational vehicle industry to create amphibious vehicles for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Rubber Manufacturing:** Opportunity for rubber manufacturers to develop specialized tires that can withstand extreme conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-aircraft-carreier.md) - [Extreme Terrain Truck Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-trucks-toyota-land-cruiser-250-at37.md) - [Formidable Off-Road Explorers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krug-expedition.md) - [Customized Six-Wheeled Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-velociraptor-6x6.md) - [Riproaring Utility Task Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utility-task-vehicle.md) - [Rugged Rescue Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-rescue-vehicle.md) - [Rugged Off-Road Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-bus.md) - [Carbon-Shelled Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-crawler-s.md) - [Rugged Fully-Electric SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-yangwang-u8-suv.md)