UNICAT

Company launches luxury motorhome for $1.5 million

Unicat has a history of building some of the world's most impressive off-road motorhomes, and even with the COVID-19 pandemic paralyzing the world, the company launched this vehicle with a robust and luxurious design.
Originally planned to debut in the now postponed June 2020 Adventure & Allwheel program, Unicat's latest MAN monstrosity is fully optimized for social detachment. The 6 × 6 MD56c has a full two-week autonomy, completely disconnected and, although it is very large for off-road trails, it carries on its back a small UAV (all-terrain vehicle in ibngles) ready to continue the journey in tighter places .
As in previous versions, like the MD77h, the numbering of the MD56c comes from the length of 5,600 mm. The motorhome module is built from self-supporting fiberglass panels, on the floor a combination of fiber compounds and an integrated steel structure attached to the MAN TGS 26.540 6 × 6 chassis, through a three-point kinematic assembly system . The total length of the vehicle is 8,160 mm. And the six wheels of the truck are spread over a wheelbase of 4,000 + 1,400 mm.



Access to the Unicat motorhome module is via a passage in the driver's cabin or a ladder through the side door. The spacious dining table fills the front of the cabin, offering seating for six on its two benches. The adjustable central table goes down to create a 140 x 200 cm bed.





On the other side of the entrance door, the large kitchen area has a two-zone induction hob, stainless steel sink, teak countertop, microwave oven, dishwasher and 130-liter refrigerator with 65-liter freezer. The drawers include tightly packed non-slip dividers to ensure that you don't arrive at the camp after a rough ride to find a pile of shards of pottery.



Keeping the induction cooker, microwave and other electrical appliances in operation is in charge of a group of 1,200 Ah / 24.6 kWh lithium batteries connected to a 1,850 W solar panel, dual inverters and a monitoring system complete. A Honda portable generator provides a backup solution, but the battery-based electrical system itself was designed to keep things running off the grid for two weeks.
The 600 L fresh water supply with two tanks is designed with the same time frame in mind, and the 980 L diesel fuel reserve offers up to 3,300 km (2,000 miles) of autonomy.
The foam-insulated cabin from Unicat remains comfortable in all types of climates, thanks to a double heating system and 2.3 kW air conditioning. The taps are powered by a water heater and an ice-proof plumbing system.
Unicat models often have motorcycle carriers at the rear, but the MD56c takes it a step further with a door large enough to carry one or two bikes side by side, plus spare tires.

The cabin also includes a GPS navigation system, rearview mirrors and 360-degree camera and full climate control.

The driver's cabin has two main seats with air suspension, heating and ventilation and two additional seats that transform into a bed. Thus, Unicat points out that the truck is optimized for two people, but can accommodate up to four or five. The cabin also includes a GPS navigation system, 360-degree mirrors and camera and full climate control.
The MAN TGS is equipped with a 532 hp diesel engine with a 12-speed transmission. The Unicat truck also includes steering on the rear axle for greater maneuverability, tubeless tubeless tires and a central tire inflation system.

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