Sunday, November 17

Discover this armored vehicle based on a Toyota Land Cruiser


Derived from the Toyota SUV, the SVI Max 3 Troopy offers a more rustic look and dedicated to the protection of its eight occupants.

SVI Engineering is a South African company, dedicated to armored or modified vehicles and has unveiled the improved Max 3 Troopy .

It is a mobile based on the mythical Toyota Land Cruiser, although on the outside it resembles a military vehicle.

Although you can choose a civil armored version, a more equipped version is also available for the use of the security forces.

For this, the SVI Max 3 Troopy must be approved by the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC).

Beyond that, it includes a reinforced bodywork on the front, sides and bulletproof glass composed of an EN armor 1063 BR6.

If more protection is desired, You can request the BR7 a more powerful guard that repels explosions and mines.

In its stripped interior we find a very simple and modest cabin where you can see the panels and special glasses.

On the rear sector there are six individual seats (three per side) with their respective belts , true to the style of a military vehicle.

The mechanics conform to the 4.5-liter V8 engine that delivers some 205 horsepower . The maximum speed is 140 km / h.

In turn, the company’s technicians have modified the suspensions and a new stabilizer bar was added, to support the weight and the transfer through different terrain.

The SVI Max 3 Troopy can be purchased at an estimated price of 130. 000 dollars, depending on your configuration.