6x6 Patria AMV....plus bonus pics of the Guarani undergoing blast testing.

This isn't exactly earth shattering but I was unaware of a 6x6 version of the Patria AMV.  Quite honestly I'm surprised it hasn't been successful.  It can use larger tires giving it a higher ride height, helping to defeat IED's (well at least ground buried ones) and it has one less set of drive gear to do maintenance on.  If wheeled vehicles continue on in service and this isn't just a "fad" then I would bet that wheeled armored vehicles will evolve toward fewer sets of wheels.  Brazil might be on to something.

Speaking of which.  Bonus coverage.  The Guarani undergoing blast testing...Compare that vehicle to the 6x6 Patria AMV.

UPDATE:
I've almost reached the conclusion that the Marine Corps should buy both designs and mix/match the best qualities of each and then have companies bid to produce the hybrid design.  An example would be that we end up with the hull design of the Patria, the automotive components of the SuperAv and the electronics from the Tennix.  Pie in the sky but the Govt once bought designs and had companies produce them.  The old jeep is an example and the F6F is another.  I wonder how much money that approach could save!