For more than 60 years, Argo has been doing the kind of work most automakers only pretend to understand: building machines meant to go through the terrain, not just over it. Now the Ontario-based company has rolled out a new flagship that takes that mission to its logical extreme. It’s called the Sasquatch XTX, and it’s less off-road vehicle than it is a blunt-force instrument for geography.
At first glance, the Sasquatch XTX looks familiar. Its upright, industrial proportions immediately recall the Russian-built Sherp, the cult-favorite amphibious crawler that seems equally at home in swamps, tundra, and YouTube thumbnails. But Argo didn’t simply copy the formula. Instead of the Sherp’s compact, almost cartoonish footprint, the Sasquatch stretches the idea into something resembling a pickup truck for the apocalypse.
Pricing hasn’t been officially published by Argo, but don’t expect bargain-basement numbers. Third-party listings suggest a starting point around $190,000, before delivery and dealer fees that can add another $3,500. Start ticking options, and it’s easy to crest $250,000. This isn’t a toy for weekend trail rides; it’s equipment.
The Sasquatch is built around a high-strength crew cab with multiple access points, including a front-mounted door complete with a fold-out ladder, plus more conventional side doors. It’s a clever solution for a vehicle that’s just as likely to be perched on uneven terrain as it is parked on flat ground.
Inside, expectations should be calibrated accordingly. The cabin is spartan but functional, with two front seats and a pair of fold-down seats in the rear. Creature comforts are present, if minimal: air conditioning, heating, Bluetooth audio, and a roof hatch. The real headline feature remains outside—those enormous 71-inch tires, which allow the Sasquatch XTX to float and propel itself through water without breaking a sweat.
Where the Argo really differentiates itself is in usability. The pickup-style rear cargo area provides meaningful storage space, a big advantage over the Sherp’s tightly packaged layout. Then there’s the Argo Terrain Control system, which sounds like marketing fluff until you realize what it actually does. With the push of a button—Water, Mud, Snow, or Trail—the vehicle automatically adjusts tire pressure to suit the surface beneath it. The Sasquatch can even pivot in place, executing a 180-degree turn without moving forward or backward, a party trick that’s as practical in tight spaces as it is intimidating to watch.
Power comes from a Hyundai-sourced 1.8-liter turbo-diesel engine, paired with an automatic transmission. Argo hasn’t released output figures, but performance here is measured in inevitability rather than speed. On land, the Sasquatch tops out at about 25 mph; in the water, it’ll churn along at roughly 4 mph. The point isn’t getting there fast—it’s getting there at all.
That capability makes the Sasquatch XTX more than a high-dollar indulgence for extreme off-roaders. It’s already been put to work as a rescue vehicle, with one example delivered to GlobalMedic, an Ontario-based disaster relief organization. As founder Rahul Singh noted, there are situations where snowmobiles simply won’t cut it—especially when injured or vulnerable people need to be extracted safely.
Argo says interest in the Sasquatch XTX is coming in from Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond, suggesting this Canadian-built behemoth has global ambitions. And while its price tag and performance figures may seem absurd by conventional automotive standards, the Sasquatch exists in a different category altogether. This isn’t about lap times or luxury—it’s about going where roads, reason, and common sense have all given up.
Source: Argo