Is this the world's toughest minibus?

Czech off-road bus manufacturer Torsus is poised to release its latest model, the Torsus Terrastorm, which promises to take 4WD people movers into new territory – literally!

From the same company that brought us the Torsus Praetorian 4x4, the Torsus Terrastorm is set to go on sale in the third quarter of 2020, with full details to be revealed at the model's official launch in late July.

Able to carry up to 21 passengers across rugged terrain, Torsus says the Terrastorm is "engineered to be the world's most capable 4x4 minibus".

While the zombie apocalypse isn't here just yet, other potential uses include mining operations, oil and gas exploration, power and utility maintenance, emergency services and off-road tourism.

Full details and specifications will be announced shortly, but the Terrastorm is based on a Volkswagen Crafter 4MOTION/MAN TGE platform, with uprated heavy-duty off-road suspension and a Euro 6 engine.

A selection of teaser shots from Torsus reveal the Terrastorm also comes equipped with a bullbar with winch, all-terrain tyres, and off-road safety restraints.

"At Torsus we are breaking new ground by designing, developing and manufacturing the world’s toughest off-road buses," said Vakhtang Dzhukashvili, founder and CEO of Torsus.

"In the all-new Terrastorm we signal our ambition to set new standards in the heavy-duty 4x4 minibus market across some of the toughest industries known to man.

“We built Torsus to be a trailblazer and redefine the way people think about commercial vehicles, and the Torsus Terrastorm is the next step on our journey to make this reality."

We'll bring you more information on the new Torsus 'bug-out bus' after its official unveiling.