The Praetorians were the bodyguards of the Roman emperors. And if the Roman Empire still existed today, its elite unit would ride from mission to mission in these mobile troop quarters. Dark gray, with frontal protection and plenty of ground clearance, it seems to clear everything in its path. The only thing missing is that it is bulletproof.

But as the saying goes: hard shell, soft core. A different world is revealed inside. It is bright, airy and comfortable. First of all, there is the all-round glazing, which lets in plenty of light and offers a clear view of the surroundings. Wherever you are in the spacious vehicle. The fact that the pre-trianer colossus is designed for four travelers can also be seen from the rear seats positioned behind the front passenger seat.

Comfort in the Outback for 550,000 euros

In the rear, there are two single beds that can be joined together to form a king-size bed. Another double bed can be created by converting the seating area. The kitchen with gas hob and oven is spacious, something that some living studios don't offer. A 250-litre water tank and two 24V 200Ah batteries provide a few days of independence away from civilization.

The Praetorian Expedition Motorhome is based on a MAN MGM 4x4 diesel truck. The martial body comes from the Czech motorhome manufacturer Torsus. The interior was designed and realized by the German specialist Daemmler. The manufacturers point to the global MAN service network, which can also solve problems with the Praetorian, as an advantage.

With a maximum weight of 13.4 tons, the vehicle weighs almost four times as much as the average driver is allowed to move. So if you want to take it on a journey, you first have to pass the truck driving test. And if you want to buy the Torsus Praetorian Liberra, you also need some financial freedom. However, according to experts, 550,000 euros is a fair price for this vacation home on wheels, which can also cope with rough terrain.