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The '''Torchwood S.U.V''' was the main mode of transport that [[Torchwood Three]] used to travel during missions. | The '''Torchwood S.U.V.''' was the main mode of transport that [[Torchwood Three]] used to travel during missions. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
The S.U.V was, presumably, used by the Torchwood team when they would go for a drink or something to eat. ([[TW]]: ''[[Cyberwoman]]'') On [[Countrycide|another mission]], the Torchwood team were in the country when the car was stolen due to the keys being left inside. It was then driven off, with most of their gear still inside. It was found parked 3.4 miles away in a nearby town. ([[TW]]: ''[[Countrycide]]'') Torchwood also contacted [[Kathy Swanson]], a member of the [[Cardiff]] Police force, who helped Torchwood track down [[Suzie Costello|Suzie]] when she took [[Gwen Cooper|Gwen]] hostage. ([[TW]]: ''[[They Keep Killing Suzie]]'') The S.U.V was at the scene of [[Eugene Jones|Eugene Jones' death]] and, unknown to them, Eugene was one of the only members of the public to see inside the S.U.V. ([[TW]]: ''[[Random Shoes]]'') The SUV was used to transport, release and chase [[Janet (Weevil)|Janet]] through Cardiff. ([[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]'') When Tosh and [[Jack Harkness|Jack]] went to investigate an abandoned dance hall, they were taken through the rift, and the S.U.V was left behind, which [[Gwen Cooper|Gwen]] later discovered. ([[TW]]: ''[[Captain Jack Harkness (TV story)|Captain Jack Harkness]]'') | The S.U.V. was, presumably, used by the Torchwood team when they would go for a drink or something to eat. ([[TW]]: ''[[Cyberwoman]]'') On [[Countrycide|another mission]], the Torchwood team were in the country when the car was stolen due to the keys being left inside. It was then driven off, with most of their gear still inside. It was found parked 3.4 miles away in a nearby town. ([[TW]]: ''[[Countrycide]]'') Torchwood also contacted [[Kathy Swanson]], a member of the [[Cardiff]] Police force, who helped Torchwood track down [[Suzie Costello|Suzie]] when she took [[Gwen Cooper|Gwen]] hostage. ([[TW]]: ''[[They Keep Killing Suzie]]'') The S.U.V. was at the scene of [[Eugene Jones|Eugene Jones' death]] and, unknown to them, Eugene was one of the only members of the public to see inside the S.U.V.. ([[TW]]: ''[[Random Shoes]]'') The SUV was used to transport, release and chase [[Janet (Weevil)|Janet]] through Cardiff. ([[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]'') When Tosh and [[Jack Harkness|Jack]] went to investigate an abandoned dance hall, they were taken through the rift, and the S.U.V. was left behind, which [[Gwen Cooper|Gwen]] later discovered. ([[TW]]: ''[[Captain Jack Harkness (TV story)|Captain Jack Harkness]]'') | ||
When a blowfish stole a sports car, Torchwood gave chase in the S.U.V. Owen opened the window and leaned out, firing a gun at the wheels of the sports car. Jack then used it, leaving the team behind, to find [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|John Hart]]. ([[TW]]: ''[[Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang]]'') Torchwood Three later used it to investigate a crashed lorry, with alien meat inside. ([[TW]]: ''[[Meat]]'') Later on, when Torchwood walked into a booby-trapped building, the S.U.V was stolen by John Hart ([[TW]]: ''[[Fragments (TV story)|Fragments]]''), who later returned it after the deaths of [[Owen Harper]] and [[Toshiko Sato]]. ([[TW]] ''[[Exit Wounds]]'') | When a blowfish stole a sports car, Torchwood gave chase in the S.U.V.. Owen opened the window and leaned out, firing a gun at the wheels of the sports car. Jack then used it, leaving the team behind, to find [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|John Hart]]. ([[TW]]: ''[[Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang]]'') Torchwood Three later used it to investigate a crashed lorry, with alien meat inside. ([[TW]]: ''[[Meat]]'') Later on, when Torchwood walked into a booby-trapped building, the S.U.V. was stolen by John Hart ([[TW]]: ''[[Fragments (TV story)|Fragments]]''), who later returned it after the deaths of [[Owen Harper]] and [[Toshiko Sato]]. ([[TW]] ''[[Exit Wounds]]'') | ||
The S.U.V was stolen again by local teenagers when [[Ianto Jones]] went to visit [[Rhiannon Davies|his sister]]. ([[TW]] ''[[Children of Earth: Day One]]'') | The S.U.V. was stolen again by local teenagers when [[Ianto Jones]] went to visit [[Rhiannon Davies|his sister]]. ([[TW]] ''[[Children of Earth: Day One]]'') | ||
== Known features == | == Known features == | ||
* The S.U.V was known to contain computers that can connect to the Torchwood Hub and to various databases, such as police and civilians' personal files. ([[TW]]: ''[[Day One]]'') | * The S.U.V. was known to contain computers that can connect to the Torchwood Hub and to various databases, such as police and civilians' personal files. ([[TW]]: ''[[Day One]]'') | ||
* The S.U.V has a [[deadlock seal|triple deadlock]], according to [[Ianto Jones]]. ([[TW]]: ''[[Children of Earth: Day One]]'') However, it was broken into on multiple occasions. ([[TW]]: ''[[Countrycide]]'', ''[[Exit Wounds]]'', ''[[Children of Earth: Day One]]'') | * The S.U.V. has a [[deadlock seal|triple deadlock]], according to [[Ianto Jones]]. ([[TW]]: ''[[Children of Earth: Day One]]'') However, it was broken into on multiple occasions. ([[TW]]: ''[[Countrycide]]'', ''[[Exit Wounds]]'', ''[[Children of Earth: Day One]]'') | ||
* The Torchwood S.U.V could also change the traffic lights so that they were green before the vehicle reached them. ([[TWN]]: ''[[Slow Decay]]'') | * The Torchwood S.U.V. could also change the traffic lights so that they were green before the vehicle reached them. ([[TWN]]: ''[[Slow Decay]]'') | ||
* Even with its bulky and heavy size the vehicle still managed a high speed, capable of catching up with a sports car. ([[TW]]: ''[[Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang]]'') | * Even with its bulky and heavy size the vehicle still managed a high speed, capable of catching up with a sports car. ([[TW]]: ''[[Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang]]'') | ||
* Underneath the boot of the S.U.V, there was a [[Torchwood build-up Gun|hidden, disassembled, gun]]. ([[TW]]: ''[[Something Borrowed]]'') | * Underneath the boot of the S.U.V., there was a [[Torchwood build-up Gun|hidden, disassembled, gun]]. ([[TW]]: ''[[Something Borrowed]]'') | ||
* Other features included on the S.U.V include rocket boosters, and the ability to transform itself into a boat, although the latter feature had not been tested before Ianto Jones and Jack Harkness used it during a mission. The S.U.V promptly began to sink. ([[TWA]]: ''[[The Sin Eaters]]'') | * Other features included on the S.U.V. include rocket boosters, and the ability to transform itself into a boat, although the latter feature had not been tested before Ianto Jones and Jack Harkness used it during a mission. The S.U.V. promptly began to sink. ([[TWA]]: ''[[The Sin Eaters]]'') | ||
* The boot was able to automatically open and close itself, which was used to safely to release [[Janet (Weevil)|Janet]]. ([[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]'') | * The boot was able to automatically open and close itself, which was used to safely to release [[Janet (Weevil)|Janet]]. ([[TW]]: ''[[Combat]]'') | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
* In a commentary for [[Series 1 (Torchwood)|Series 1]], [[Russell T Davies]] stated that he hated the yellow lettering of the Torchwood wording on the roof of the car and that there was only one shot of the word and it would never be shot again. The word partially appeared in the episode ''[[Random Shoes]]''. | * In a commentary for [[Series 1 (Torchwood)|Series 1]], [[Russell T Davies]] stated that he hated the yellow lettering of the Torchwood wording on the roof of the car and that there was only one shot of the word and it would never be shot again. The word partially appeared in the episode ''[[Random Shoes]]''. | ||
* Considering Torchwood 3's attempts, early on at least, at being a secret organisation ([[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'') it is odd that the word "Torchwood" would be emblazoned across the S.U.V. | * Considering Torchwood 3's attempts, early on at least, at being a secret organisation ([[TW]]: ''[[Everything Changes]]'') it is odd that the word "Torchwood" would be emblazoned across the S.U.V.. | ||
* This vehicle was converted by Specialist Models, a Cardiff based model and prop maker. | * This vehicle was converted by Specialist Models, a Cardiff based model and prop maker. | ||
* The modified 2002 Range Rover used as the Torchwood S.U.V. was sold at a BBC Archives Costume and Props auction held at Bonhams on 24 February 2010. The vehicle sold for £18,000. <ref>[http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/pubweb/publicSite.r?sContinent=EUR&screen=lotdetailsNoFlash&iSaleItemNo=4541119&iSaleNo=18192&iSaleSectionNo=1 Torchwood, 2006 - 2009 The Torchwood SUV - 2002 Land Rover - Range Rover, Vogue V8 Auto]</ref> | * The modified 2002 Range Rover used as the Torchwood S.U.V. was sold at a BBC Archives Costume and Props auction held at Bonhams on 24 February 2010. The vehicle sold for £18,000. <ref>[http://www.bonhams.com/cgi-bin/public.sh/pubweb/publicSite.r?sContinent=EUR&screen=lotdetailsNoFlash&iSaleItemNo=4541119&iSaleNo=18192&iSaleSectionNo=1 Torchwood, 2006 - 2009 The Torchwood SUV - 2002 Land Rover - Range Rover, Vogue V8 Auto]</ref> | ||
