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In photos: 4x4s, camper vans and all-out adventure vehicles of the 2019 Geneva Motor Show

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The Jeep Wrangler looking particularly off-road-ready
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4x4s of the 2019 Geneva Motor Show
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Even a classic Porsche 911 gets a little adventurous, hauling some skis toward the Alps
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It's no Emory Porsche 356 AllRad, but this same-era 1965 911 is a very stylish way of escaping on a ski weekend
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Bentley declares the all-new Bentayga Speed "the world's fastest production SUV," top speed: 190 mph (306 km/h)
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A peek inside the Bentley Bentayga Speed
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Bentley holds the world premiere of the 626-hp Bentayga Speed
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At the helm of the Bentley Bentayga Speed
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With the Bentayga Speed's dual-faced infotainment screen/analog clock face, you can switch between modern (shown here) and traditional
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With the Bentayga Speed's dual-faced infotainment screen/analog clock face, you can switch between modern and traditional (shown here)
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A different kind of groundbreaking adventure, Pal-V debuts the Pioneer Liberty flying car
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A more literal spin on "overlanding"
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Pal-V plans to build 90 examples of the Liberty Pioneer special edition, starting deliveries in 2020
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UK's Twisted Automotive shows one of its Land Rover Defenders amply prepared for postgame happy hours
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Twisted's Defender is ready to have fun, day and night
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Twisted "remakes history" with its re-engineered Land Rover Defender series
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Subaru gets a little more rugged and adventurous with its Viziv concept series
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The Viziv Adrenaline definitely isn't the best-looking Viziv, but it is the one that's fully ready to play in dirt and rock
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World premiere of the Subaru Viziv Adrenaline Concept
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Subaru launched the Viziv Adrenaline as the first look at its new "Bolder" design philosophy
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ABT will build all-electric T6 models for Volkswagen, and we hope to see at least a few of those transformed into e-campervans
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The rugged, little Kyburz eRod Offroad
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VW Amarok Aventura
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VW Amarok Aventura
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Volkswagen shows the T6.1 Multivan, the newly updated Bulli with added driver-assistance content, digitized cockpit and electric powertrain option
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The floor rails make the VW Multivan a versatile work/play horse
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Volkswagen was all about adventure and fun at this year's Geneva show, where it also debuted the all-electric ID Buggy
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Volkswagen recreates the iconic Beetle dune buggy as a 21st century all-electric four-wheeler
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It's not exactly a long-distance tourer, but the ID Buggy does offer a luggage deck with tie-down straps
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The ID Buggy concept is powered by a 201-hp rear motor, but the modular design makes it easy to add a front motor for all-wheel drive
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VW Multivan 6.1
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Mitsubishi puts together a colorful special edition pickup for the new L200's European premiere
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Mitsubishi held the world premiere of the new Triton/L200 in Thailand last November and debuts it for Europe in Geneva
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Mitsubishi L200 "Mountain Rescue"
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Perhaps the most interesting adventure vehicle of the show, the GFG Kangaroo is an all-terrain supercar, or "hyper SUV"
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The GFG Style Kangaroo includes a very digitized cockpit
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Another show car carrying skis, the GFG Style Kangaroo
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With help from Peugeot's retirement, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Hilux took this year's Dakar Rally
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It's not the average style of adventure vehicle, but it's hard to think of an 850-hp V10-powered "Superquad" without thinking of pure adrenaline-spiking thrills
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The truly unique, astounding and downright terrifying Engler FF Superquad
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Another all-electric camper van of the future? Mercedes debuts the Concept EQV electric van concept
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Based on the Metris/V-Class, the Concept EQV previews a 249-mile (400-km)-range all-electric mid-size van
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Mercedes plans to bring a production EQV-based e-van to the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year
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Introduced in 1979, the Mercedes-Benz G-Class celebrates its 40th birthday this year
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Mercedes G 350 d
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Mercedes G 350 d
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The MAT New Stratos ready to rally
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The New Stratos comes powered by a V8 engine
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MAT shows its New Stratos at Geneva 2019
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Geneva had plenty of vans that could be converted into campers, but the Citroënist Concept was the only full-blown camper van we spotted
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The Citroënist concept camper van has a rather particular layout designed around a pair of digital nomads, combining a built-in entertainment work station, dual-bike carrier and pop-up roof bed
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Instead of a kitchen, the Citroënist has a multimedia center with pop-up TV
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Citroën reveals the Citroënist concept camper van
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The Citroënist includes a matching Rider The Citroënist by Martone bicycle, providing a lighter form of urban transportation
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Suzuki shows off the rugged little Jimny
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Suzuki Jimny on show at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show
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Another adventurous concept vehicle, the Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer was inspired by the Swiss ski town of the same name
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The Engleberg Tourer looks like a pop-top camping vehicle at first, but that roof actually houses a power-open gear box
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Mitsubishi's Engelberg Tourer is a Twin Motor 4WD plug-in hybrid concept SUV
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Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer
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The Jeep Wrangler looking particularly off-road-ready
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The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 1941 by Mopar previews a street-legal, all-out off-road spec for Europe, loaded with Jeep Performance Parts like the snorkel, rock rails and 2-in suspension lift
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Jeep gets in on the electrifying fun with plug-in Compass and Renegade models
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The plug-in hybrid Compass and Renegade models combine an electric drive with up to 31 miles (50 km) of zero-emissions range with a 1.3-liter turbo engine
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Beyond added efficiency and lower emissions, Jeep's plug-in powertrain looks to capitalize on the torque superiority of e-motors for better off-road handling
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Jeep Compass PHEV on show at Geneva 2019
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Off-road adventure on two wheels:  Harley-Davidson electric mountain bike concept at Geneva 2019
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Harley imagines its e-mountain bike as the perfect bridge between efficient city commuting and full-blown off-road adventure
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A tailgate fit for nobility, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV's retractable seats create a cozy viewing platform
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan on show, Geneva 2019
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It may look like an all-out luxury machine that should never be driven off-road, but with a self-leveling air suspension, 627 lb-ft of torque available at 1,600 rpm, all-wheel drive and four-wheel steering, the Cullinan is properly tuned for memorable off-road driving
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Tata Motors reveals the H2X concept, a sub-compact SUV that captures "the essence of the active customer"
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The Tata H2X is essentially a design study, showing Tata's "Impact 2.0" design language
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Mercedes' EQV isn't quite ready for roadways yet, but the updated V-Class and Marco Polo camper vans sure are
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Yep ... that's a Maserati electric mountain bike
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The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe debuted just a year ago at Geneva 2018, and this particular one will soon be driving the world on a grand tour
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The Geneva Motor Show officially closed its doors for another year on Sunday. With that in mind, we wrap up our coverage with one final photo gallery. Beyond the boundary-pushing performance cars, inventive concept cars and cutting-edge electrified vehicles that set the show floor buzzing, there was an unofficial group of vehicles dedicated to the purest forms of automotive adventure, vehicles ranging from all-terrain supercars to pilgrimage-ready camper vans. If your idea of a proper automobile is less about cutting the shortest route between A and B and more about creating a thrilling and memorable journey between those end points – or no particular end points at all – then these are the Geneva vehicles for you.

A loyal ski partner

Geneva is a stone's throw from all the ski glory of the Swiss Alps, so it wasn't too surprising to see a small trend of ski-topped cars at this year's show. This 1965 Porsche 911 probably wouldn't be our first choice to actually make the drive over snowy Alpine passes, but it was our favorite ski-weekend shuttle of the show.

Even a classic Porsche 911 gets a little adventurous, hauling some skis toward the Alps
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Après ski

The Land Rover Defender is a more surefooted choice for a first tracks-chasing ski chariot, and this variant from Twisted Automotive even brings its own après ski party. Sure, it'll be more subdued than a steamy packed bar in Verbier, but tailgate champagne will be a lot cheaper than table-side bottle service.

UK's Twisted Automotive shows one of its Land Rover Defenders amply prepared for postgame happy hours
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Taking off into a new era of automotive trailblazing

What could possibly be more adventurous than being one of the pioneering pilots of the flying car the world's been waiting on for decades? That's a new level of "off road," and the limited edition Pal-V Liberty Pioneer debuts as the first production flying car making it possible.

Pal-V plans to build 90 examples of the Liberty Pioneer special edition, starting deliveries in 2020
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Pure automotive adrenaline, on and off road

A true "adventure vehicle" archetype, the GFG Style Kangaroo concept brings limit-pushing performance to all roads, tracks and trails. Whatever your destination, and whatever the terrain that separates you from it, the 483-hp all-terrain electric drive, adjustable hydraulic suspension and four-wheel steering get you there with speed and style.

Perhaps the most interesting adventure vehicle of the show, the GFG Kangaroo is an all-terrain supercar, or "hyper SUV"
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The "e-volution" of AWD electric tech

If you still aren't sure that electrics and hybrids were a really a big deal in Geneva, consider this: even Jeep took some time to highlight plug-in technology. The 1.3-liter turbo/electric powertrain featured in both the Compass and Renegade PHEVs at the show puts out up to 240 hp, offers 31 miles (50 km) of all-electric driving, and even promises some off-road performance-boosting torque control. Jeep will be rolling out a series of plug-in variants over the next few years.

Beyond added efficiency and lower emissions, Jeep's plug-in powertrain looks to capitalize on the torque superiority of e-motors for better off-road handling
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Jump to the gallery for a closer look at the latest #vanlife options, the top floor of premium SUV options, an 850-hp angry bull of a quad-cycle, and more two-, three- and four-wheeled adventure from Geneva 2019.

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