POP star Sam Ryder was spotted being taken to a gig in a rugged-looking off-road vehicle.
The singer looked about ready for a trip to the moon in the standout Dacia Sandrider.
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He was headed to Car Fest in Basingstoke, where the Dakar Rally car was being shown.
Ryder took to the stage last night to play an array of hits including his breakthrough ‘Space Man’ and new material, including his latest single ‘The Feeling Never Went Away’.
Clearly not wanting to go under the radar, he emerged from nearby train station, Micheldever, to take on his next mode of transport.
Guaranteed to arrive in unique style to the annual motoring event, the 2022 Eurovision runner up even donned his own racing suit.
A spokesperson for Dacia said: “Sam Ryder in the Sandrider? We’re proud to have delivered Sam in style.
“Sam has a real feel of rugged capability about him, which is also what the car is all about.
“He’s a showman and confident in his own style, so seemed the perfect match for the vehicle.
“And while NASA might not be quite ready to put one of these into space, they’re pretty useful most places here on earth.”
Dacia is embracing its outdoor spirit by taking part in the Dakar Rally and the World-Rally Raid Championship (W2RC) from 2025.
The races take in some of the world’s most demanding and harshest terrains, seeing cars scale peaks and make their way through treacherous turf.
The Sandrider itself is fitted with body panels only considered as an absolutely necessity.
There are no decorative or superfluous parts and particular emphasis has been placed on aerodynamics.
It has been strengthened with a consolidated subframe and bumpers, carbon bodywork, double wishbone suspension and a 4×4 transmission built for the gruelling requirements of rally-raid events.
An innovative electrical system maintains power for all on-board accessories, even in the most difficult conditions.
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Inside the car, Sabelt seats are upholstered in special anti-bacterial fabrics that self-regulate humidity to help with punishing temperatures.
There is also a magnetic plate built into the car’s body to prevent the wheels’ fixation bolts getting lost in the sand.
The Dacia Sandriders, Dacia’s official W2RC team, will compete in their first Dakar and the other legs of the World Rally-Raid Championship in 2025.
Sam Ryder added: “Stoked to take one of these to Car Fest! The festival’s all about new and innovative vehicles, so this definitely hits the mark.
“There’s nothing like getting the adrenaline racing right before a show.”
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