ConsumerReports is getting in on the Zombie action!

**no1_vern** · July 16th, 2012, 05:10 PM

So, which car do YOU think is the best "Zombie Apocalypse" vehicle to escape in(don't bother to have guesses on WHERE you will escape to).

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The best car for the zombie apocalypse isn't a Hyundai Elantra

Here at Consumer Reports, we rate the Elantra highly. It's well appointed, fuel efficient, and not a bad drive. But when it comes to facing a zombie apocalypse, I would seek mightier iron.

To me, and yes I have given this too much thought, the ultimate survival machine must be an SUV with serious off-road abilities. A pickup truck is tempting, but the bed makes it too easy for flesh eaters to scramble aboard. And a fully Mad-Maxed compact coupe, even with a zombie-catcher plow, just doesn't cut it. True survival demands go-anywhere ability, easy egress with a machete, and ample storage for supplies.

Further, the vehicle must be reliable, with minimum complexity and decent range. Looking through our ratings, a Chevrolet Traverse or Toyota RAV4 each make wise choices based on our tests, surveys, etc. Seriously.

But for me, the must-have escape machine would have to be
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**bigBonehead** · July 16th, 2012, 11:34 PM

LOL... although I do Like The Jeep!

**Taxmancometh** · July 17th, 2012, 12:09 AM

Where the hell did this whole Zombie Apocalypse start? It's stupid!!!

Must be an Internet thing. Like Y2K.

**Epidemic** · July 17th, 2012, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by Taxmancometh

Where the hell did this whole Zombie Apocalypse start? It's stupid!!!

Must be an Internet thing. Like Y2K.

so says the zombie food. good luck dude you gonna be feedin the zombies I guess.

As far as the genesis. we have the people who said the world was gonna end last year. They spoke of the dead rising on the heels of zombie movie resurgency, and with 2012's end of the world prophecy. Zombie apocalypse seem inevitable.