Tuesday, March 21, 2023

My FH5 Log: Not your typical UTV

Known to be the industry's fastest single-seat, center-cockpit high-performance recreational vehicle, the Sierra is built to tackle the world's dirtiest places with its speed and toughness and its debut on Forza Horizon 5 really means business.


This is Sierra Cars' offering to Forza Horizon 5. It's the Sierra RX3, a small but terrible monster born and bred on the rally cross track.


This is not your typical UTV. The Sierra RX3 is a well-balanced UTV designed to tackle both asphalt and dirt. Powered by the same engine as the Suzuki Hayabusa superbike that produces 200hp of power while mated to a SADEV 6-speed sequential gearbox, and because it weighs 925lbs, the Sierra RX3 is capable of hitting 0-60mph of 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 121mph.


The Sierra RX3 is like a mashup between a track toy and a buggy because this is an all-rounder that is not afraid to get itself dirty and I gotta admire its capabilities. It feels tricky on my first attempt because it's a rear-wheel-drive UTV, but as I'm getting familiarized with this UTV, this is by no means one of the most enjoyable vehicles to drive in the game. It's all about having fun everywhere.


To test the RX3's all-around capability, let's take it near the Mexican jungle, battling against a group of car enthusiasts making an impression, just to give you a glimpse of the RX3's strengths and weaknesses. Ready, set, go!


What a mess in the climax but hey, the RX3 barely won and survived. I'm quite surprised.


With its well-balanced attributes fit for both dirt and asphalt, the Sierra RX3 is not your typical UTV because it's more than that. It's great to have the Sierra RX3 found its sandbox in Horizon Mexico, the ideal venue to flex its muscles and go all-in as an all-rounder. If you haven't tried it, now's your chance to try one for yourself. The capabilities will surprise you.

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