Range Rover Launches Fortress on Wheels

Oxfordshire-based firm Range Rover launched earlier this month the Range Rover Sentinel, the only fully armoured luxury vehicle on the market. The luxury armoured SUV was launched at the Defence and Security Equipment International Exhibition in London.

The Range Rover Sentinel, most likely suited for billionaires and heads of state who are at risk of kidnapping, is capable of withstanding the most damaging and targeted threats, such as armour piercing incendiary bullets and the blast from DM51 grenade explosions, providing the highest level of protection offered by an SUV.

Based on a standard wheelbase Range Rover Autobiography, the Range Rover Sentinel is a discreet armoured vehicle that leaves very few clues as to what lies beneath it’s surface, combining the dynamic handling, luxurious body, elegant interior and all-terrain capabilities of the typical Range Rover with unparalleled armoured protection. Being verified to VR8 standard against ballistic threats, the Sentinel is unmatched by any third-party conversion. 

The powerful Sentinel comes fitted with a 3.0 liter V6 supercharged petrol engine with a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission and high density brake pads to ensure it can speed off and stop under pressure. The 4X4’s suspension has been upgraded to provide a smoother ride as well as to give passengers a greater chance of escaping if the car is attacked, using Range Rover’s typical off-road capabilities. The SUV can speed off even if its tires have been shot or slashed thanks to the ‘run flat inserts’ in its wheels. If the doors are blocked by terrorists or debris, passengers can escape using the emergency escape system located behind the rear seats. The SUV also comes equipped with fire-suppression systems, siren system, an anti-tamper exhaust, a self-sealing fuel tank and back-up battery. There is even a special window designed to receive documents securely. And all these security comes at zero compromise to the luxury that Range Rover buyers come to expect. The 4X4 comes fitted with every luxury feature available in the Autobiography and offers plenty of legroom in the back seats so that passengers can comfortably lounge in the two full-size back seats.

The Range Rover Sentinel is available at a starting price of €400,000. Who can put a price on one’s safety?