Bulletproof and Ford-approved, SVI Engineering has announced two armouring packages for the new Everest.
SVI Engineering offers a variety of armouring packages for several vehicles. Among the selection are the Toyota Hilux and Land Cruiser 300, Ford Ranger and the BMW X3. The South African company has now announced the availability of another Blue Oval-approved armoured product, and it comes in the shape of the Everest. Available with B4 and B6 level of protection, here’s what you can expect, including how much it will cost to fit Ford’s ladder-frame SUV with these bulletproof packages…
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“Considering the ongoing success of our partnership with Ford to provide factory-backed armour across the Ranger line-up – first with the previous-generation bakkie and now with the current model – it made perfect sense to extend our offering to the versatile and highly capable Everest range,” said SVI Business Development Director Nicol Louw.
Featuring 21 mm armoured glass, Kevlar sheets and armoured steel plates, the B4 package keeps occupants safe from rounds fired from handguns up to .44 Magnum. B6 level of protection, which, among many other items, boasts custom armoured steel plates, composite materials and 38 mm ballistic glass, provides protection against assault rifles, ranging from AK47s to R1s and R5s. However, compared the the more “lightweight” B4 solution, the B6 package also features a suspension upgrade.
Approved by the Blue Oval brand, these kits can be ordered directly at Ford dealerships. So, how much can you expect to pay to equip your Everest with a B4 or B6 armouring package? Well, in short, R725 684 and R928 534 for the B4 and B6 kits, respectively. The pricing excludes the cost of the donor Everest, which, as a reminder, is priced from R904 200, and VAT.
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