Toyota Rav4
The Armored Toyota Rav4 SUV is unmistakably one of the de facto choices when it comes to armored vehicle purchasing, and with good reason: combining a low profile SUV with its performance, blending capabilities, it is definitely a great choice for armoring. Moreover, Toyota RAV4 are rugged built with style, its economical engine and well build frame really lend themselves towards armoring.
Plenty of space is supplied to seat five occupants comfortably, with a great deal left over for cargo. Equipped with a reliable 2.5lt. engine yielding 203hp, attached to a Eight-speed sequential shift transmission, making it easy to distribute the power to the pavement. Power locks and windows, touchscreen infotainment system and second row folding seats round out some of the features found in this armored SUV.
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General Specs
Chassis Toyota RAV4 Limited Edition
Type Left Hand Drive, Special Purpose Vehicle
Engine 2.5L I4 16V DOHC, Aluminum Block
Transmission 8-Speed automatic transmission with overdrive
Horsepower 203hp @ 6,600 RPM
Torque 184 lb.-ft. @ 5,000RPM
Drive Train FWD
Brakes Power Assisted Ventilated Disc Brakes
Suspension Bilstein High Performance
Electrical 120-amp alternator
Steering Rack and Pinion Hydraulic, Pwr-Assisted
Dimensions (L) 180.9in x (W) 73.0in x (H) 67.0in
Wheelbase 105.9 in
Doors/Hatches 4 Doors, 1 Rear Door
Seating Capacity 2 (Driver and Co-Pilot) + 3 Back Seat
Fuel Capacity 14.5 US Gal Gasoline
Payload Capacity 800 lb
Armor Protection
Custom designed, reinforced unitized steel body. The vehicle’s body incorporates heat and noise insulation materials providing superior comfort level to its occupants. Armoring of passenger compartment to provide protection in accordance with EN 1063: BR4. **see table below**
Vehicle body is fully encapsulated to provide armor protection to occupants at all points. Armor consists of all welded ballistic grade steel construction. The interior frame, constructed of ballistic grade steel, provides overlap and backup protection for the large-surface principal impact areas such as the doors and windows. Structural reinforcement of the support pillars and other areas that are crucial to maintaining vehicle safety in any circumstance, including rollover and ramming situations.
Passenger compartment vertical surfaces such as doors, firewall, roof pillars, ballistic overlaps) to provide protection against the following ammunition is accordance with:
Magnum .44 Ammo
Glass Armoring
The Bullet Resistant Glass installed on the vehicle provides the same level of protection as the rest of the unit .
Bullet resistant glass is the made with the highest quality, meeting the latest industry standards for:
Spall protection layer on all glass
Free of optical distortion
No discoloration from UV rays
Ultra thin, Ultra Light 20 mm glass thickness
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Opaque Armoring Details
Full Perimeter armoring offering 360 ° coverage within passenger compartment using certified 4mm ballistic steel plating. Added weight of only 700lbs to the vehicle.
All opaque armoring materials used in the vehicle are of the highest quality and certified to exceed ballistic levels.
Overlapped apertures with bullet catchers in door/window are to prevent penetration from bullets.
Additional opaque armoring can be installed to protect mechanical components of the vehicle:
Electrical Battery
Electronic Control Module (Engine ECU)
Radiator
Fuel Tank
All ballistic materials used in the construction of the Toyota RAV4 are certified by an independent ballistic protection laboratory.
Door/ Hatches
Armor overlap at all doors to prevent penetration through doorposts and pillars.
Door pillars and hinges designed specifically for this vehicle, thereby ensuring maximum strength and usability.
All doors have weather stripping installed to prevent exterior climate from entering vehicle.
Power
2.5L I4 Aluminum Block
Continuously Variable Valve Timing Technology
Direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management
Fuel type – Regular
120 Amp alternator
12-volt; 750CCA/78aH Battery
203 HP@ 6600 rpm
184 lb/ft Torque @ 5000 rpm
Transmission -8 Speed Automatic with overdrive
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Convenience
Apple Car Play
Keyless Enter-N-Go, Push Start
Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking
Forward Collision Alert
Rear Vision Camera
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Park Assist
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
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Wheels Tires
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Material - Aluminum 225/65R17 All Season Tires 5 Spoke Black Sidewall
Size - 17 in
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Seating
Seats – 2 x Front, heated and ventilated seat cushions with perforated leather appointments
Seats – Second Row bucket seats 70/30
Climate Control
Air Conditioning Front - Dual Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (Toyota OEM)
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Entertainment
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8in Touch Screen Premium SoundHD Radio
Sirius XM Radio
Bluetooth connectivity
Apple CarPlay
Acoustics & Signaling
High efficiency, high output, long life, low heat LED headlights and tail lights.
150-Watt Siren with PA system
Strobe lights front and rear (grill mounted and rear bumper mounted) Red/Blue
Strobe lights side mounted – Red/Blue
Top Mounted High Output LED Bar – Red/Blue
Intercom
Central fuse panel