What Do Action Heroes Drive?
What are the top picks of Hollywood’s action heroes? Here’s a sampling of what the action stars drive.
Action Hero: Brad Pitt
The Toyota Prius has become a fashion statement among environmentally conscious celebrities, including “Fight Club” star Brad Pitt. Pitt has been reported to drive a blue Prius to Hollywood gatherings.
Starting at $21,725, the Prius is easily the most humble vehicle on this list. At 110 horsepower, it won’t win many races, but with its ability to get up to 60 miles to the gallon, it’s a stylish way to save money on gas.
Action Hero: Pierce Brosnan
Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan drives the Aston Martin Vanquish seen in “Die Another Day.” His doesn’t actually turn invisible (or at least, we don’t think it does), but it does sport a powerful V12 engine capable of 460 horsepower. The Vanquish combines elegant styling with superior performance, but with a price tag of over a quarter million dollars, it should.
Action Hero: Tom Cruise
When he’s not busy playing a secret agent or jumping on couches, “Mission: Impossible” star Tom Cruise jets around in a Porsche 911. The quintessential sports car, the 911 starts at $106,000, and comes standard with a 3.6-liter, H6, 325 horsepower engine. This two-door coupe features a six-speed manual transmission standard, and is also available with a five-speed automatic.
Action Hero: Arnold Schwarzenegger
The king of action movies, the Terminator himself is a longtime driver and supporter of Hummers – he owns eight of them. Not only has he driven one for over a decade, but he convinced then-manufacturer AM General to release a version for the civilian market in 1992. Who were they to argue?
The H2 certainly won’t win any awards for its environmental friendliness or fuel efficiency, but this mass-market battle wagon, starting at $52,980, can take you just about anywhere you need to go. With a 6.0 liter, V8, 325 horsepower engine, the H2 has plenty of power to match its sheer bulk.
Action Hero: Sean Connery,
Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson
The Governator might be the king of action, but among some of Hollywood’s best known action heroes, the Range Rover is king. The Rover has seen its fair share of real life action itself, as evidenced by Fidel Castro’s bullet-riddled model.
The Rover merges luxury with utility with its adjustable height and a 4.4-liter, V8, 305-horsepower engine. This British SUV is arguably the world’s premier off-road vehicle, and starting at $56,085, is reasonably priced for what you get.
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