The award-winning Sonic X RV, which is praised for its innovative design, eco-friendly features and high-quality interior, has made its debut on March 12th. KZ Recreational Vehicles (KZ RV), a subsidiary of Thor Industries, envisioned the Sonic X concept as the forerunner of a new generation of cutting-edge RVs.
The integration of designs and technologies in developing the modern RV is what Sonic X is setting a precedent for in the RV-industry. As an ultra modern trailer, with many industry-firsts, the RV is complete with energy and water saving capabilities as well as a reinforced and technological advanced body.
Founded in 1972, KZ Recreational Vehicles is dedicated to the development of new concepts. The Sonic X was explicitly developed with a direction towards the ‘everyday traveller’ in mind. As the industry’s first self-sustainable lightweight RV, the trailer was constructed by skilled craftsmen who employed high quality materials and leading-edge technologies. It was picked to be part of an exclusive Judge Choice showcase, which features the most exceptional RVs that were selected by a panel of well-known industry leaders
“We are committed to protecting the environment so we set out to develop a concept that reflected one of our core brand missions,” said Aram Koltookian, President of KZ RV. “When developing the Sonic X, we wanted to build the ultimate, self-sustainable RV that is both durable on the outside and features a modern interior for today’s lifestyle. The design is made to be mindful of the environment by using lightweight materials and clean, renewable energy sources to operate the RV. I am pleased that five of the seven units KZ is bringing won Judges Choice in 4 different categories”
This environmentally conscious trailer is the result of avant garde technologies. The Sonic X, which is powered only by clean energy, is the first 2-6 foot trailer in the world to be supplied with boundless solar power. Solar Panels, mounted on the trailer’s roof, generating 1,000 watts of power that could be saved on the unit’s nine Lithium-ion batteries. The trailer also includes a Secondary Infinite Water System (S.I.W.S) with a robust pump, a 25-foot hose and water filtration that is able to connect to fresh water sources and reserve 100 gallons of water.
The Sonic X is fitted with deep-tinted frameless windows to offer those inside an ultraviolet (UV) barrier from the exterior to the interior. In addition, Chroma coated roller shades were added to lessen heat penetration through windows, interior and exterior LED lighting was set up and 2-900 CGMS power fans and 2-2-# LP tanks with auto-changeover was included.
“We are thrilled with how this prototype turned out and are incredibly excited to see how Sonic X will be received by our dealers and retail customers” said Bob Martin, CEO of THOR Industries. “As the global RV leader, THOR has a responsibility to push the industry forward and this concept from KZ is a perfect example of the value we put on inventive projects to fulfill that duty.”
A durabile and lightweightness that is typically found only on the fastest and most sporty supercars is also found on the Sonic X RV thanks to its carbon fibre body. The light weight carbon fibre body provides superior adaptability in order to smoothly navigate through the busy city streets or the rough terrain of the great outdoors. The frame of the trailer was built utilizing a process known as ‘HUCK bolting’ (a method that is five folds stronger than welding) to bolster Sonic X’s durability.
Exterior features of the Sonic X include torsion axles with 30-inch off-road tires, Rock Buster Skid Plate, Aluminum Step Above System, lighted power tongue jack, kayak rack (Designed for the Sonic X RV), an integrated bike rack that can carry up to 4 bikes, 30-amp detachable marine-grade power cord with light, four roof-mounted high definition LED light bars, exclusive LevelMate Pro leveling system with four high speed power stabilizer jacks, triple tube bumper and 360 degree nerf bars that adds protection from damage on or off-road, large pass-thru storage with slam latch door and magnetic catches and full LED light strip, a back-up camera and an exterior entertainment center with HDTV, Bluetooth sound bar and PlayStation 4 gaming system
Interior features are as follows: euro-designed ultra-soft furniture package with midnight accents, custom butcher block dining table, ten-second Murphy bed system (sofa by day and bed by night) allowing for 22% more living room area, gas/electric seven cubic-foot refrigerator, dual power fan with built-in rain sensor, safe “T”ek hidden USB and 110 charging station, STOR-MOR night stands with USB and 110 outlets, extended hidden storage area, concealed wall safe and HDTV with Bluetooth DVD player.
For more information please visit:KZ-RV.com
Images courtesy of: ThorIndustries.com
