FORGET stretch limos - one Gwent firm is offering a heavyweight alternative for a glitzy night out.

The custom-built £140,000 Hummer H2 which has joined the fleet of Undy-based company Go Stretch weighs in at four tons.

The 7ft-tall vehicle, based on US military vehicles, seats 18 and can reach 100 mph - but only does eight miles to the gallon.

Go Stretch owners Julie Demaret and husband Scott had the eight-foot wide vehicle shipped in from California last Friday.

Inside are pink and purple leather seats, a mirrored ceiling, a 12,000-watt audio system, five flat screen televisions, a DVD player and a PlayStation2.

Julie said: "We think it's the longest limo in the UK, and it's certainly the only Hummer outside London.

"We have the normal limousines and we were looking for something different. When we heard about the Hummer we went straight for it. It all started when Arnold Schwarzenegger had his Hummer stretched and it has taken off since then.

"My husband Scott says it's not bad to drive but roundabouts and corners need a bit of navigation."