Marketing Manager Michael Broom says “We have always maintained a positive outlook and attitude towards South Africa, often stating it’s the best place in the world to live. We understand that violent crime is an issue, however our customers are able to mitigate at least some of the risks and live an unrestricted life. Our roadshows prove without doubt that owning an Armormax vehicle really doesn’t feel different to an unarmoured vehicle, and we can truly experience the beauty and lifestyle on offer with total peace of mind”

He adds “We still find there is a great deal of misinformation out there regarding armoured vehicles and have successfully proven in the past that the motor dealer networks are the best place to address this. Part of the roadshow includes demonstrating our product to dealers, as well as debunking the various myths that we usually encounter. With the exponential growth of this sector in recent years, dealer staff around South Africa are bound to encounter an enquiry from a customer sooner rather than later. We want to ensure that they are adequately informed to be able to advise their customers.”

In between visiting dealers and customers, the Armormax Prado will take in some of the country’s greatest natural highlights and activities where you would likely find like-minded Prado owners. The goal being to illustrate that the 180kg of extra weight on this B4 version does not restrict lifestyle or capability in any way.

As a start, the Prado has been chosen as a support and recovery vehicle to The Car Scene South Africa on an ambitious and somewhat daunting adventure. The popular social media page was challenged to buy the cheapest running and licenced VW in South Africa, drive it up the Sani Pass and onto to CampFest in Bela Bela- the biggest VW festival in South Africa. Sam De Fonesca, their fearless leader, settled on a first-generation VW Fox which he bought for less than R13 000. Upon further inspection on their newly acquired steed, it became apparent that ‘Voks’ as it has been dubbed may not even make it out of Joburg. You can follow the progress of their adventure on Instagram by searching for “@thecarscene_”.

Armormax will be posting regular updates of the Prado Roadshow on their social pages which can be found by searching for Armormax South Africa on Facebook and Instagram.

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“As South Africa’s most powerful bakkie, the Ranger Raptor is an unparalleled base for a rapid-response vehicle with high-speed off-road capabilities. Fitted with our Ford-backed B4 armouring package, this solution also offers proven ballistic protection, making it the ideal choice for South Africa’s private security firms,” said SVI Business Development Director, Nicol Louw.

SVI’s Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) status with Ford means this B4 armouring package for the Raptor can be ordered directly from any Blue Oval dealership in South Africa, with the bakkie’s standard warranty and any selected service or maintenance plan remaining intact. In addition, the entire package, including the purchase price of the Raptor and the cost of the armour, can be financed via Ford Credit.

B4 DISCREET PACKAGE FOR RANGER RAPTOR

Thanks to SVI’s in-depth knowledge of the Ranger as part of its long-standing partnership with Ford, this bespoke B4 discreet armouring solution sets a new standard in the industry, SVI said. Providing comprehensive 360-degree protection against handguns (up to .44 Magnum) for the entire passenger cell, the bullet-resistant package includes 21 mm armoured glass curved to original-equipment specification as well as precisely cut-and-bonded Kevlar sheets for the body. In addition, armoured-steel plates are used in various smaller, otherwise typically more vulnerable areas, such as the pillars.

Meanwhile, critical powertrain elements are protected by armour concealed in the front fenders, while certain under-bonnet components also receive bullet-resistant protection. Moreover, the Ranger Raptor’s various driver-assistance safety systems – including those that rely on sensors mounted behind the windscreen – remain completely operational.

Considering the Raptor’s twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine generates 292 kW and 583 Nm, SVI’s lightweight armouring solution has a virtually imperceptible impact on acceleration and dynamic performance. Furthermore, thanks to the minimal overall mass added, the FOX suspension system – which includes live valve internal bypass shock absorbers with position-sensitive damping – is retained, meaning this rapid-response bakkie remains eminently capable, both off-road and on.

“In short, our B4-armoured Raptor is the ultimate go-anywhere rapid-response vehicle, combining high-speed off-road capabilities with confidence-inspiring road manners and, of course, our meticulously engineered bullet-resistant package. This, then, is surely both the fastest and the safest rapid-response bakkie out there,” concluded Louw.

The new Ranger Raptor rapid-response bakkie will be displayed at SVI’s stand during the upcoming Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 expo, which is scheduled to take place at Air Force Base Waterkloof from 18 to 22 September 2024. Find SVI at Stand 4OS2 in Outdoor Hangar 4.

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