If your commute could involve assassination and kidnapping attempts, you can breathe a sigh of relief as INKAS has introduced an armored version of the redesigned Lexus LX. Currently available for worldwide delivery, the armored LX 600 has been designed to provide CEN 1063 BR6 levels of protection. This means the SUV can withstand the simultaneous explosion of two DM51 hand grenades as well as attacks involving assault rifles firing 7.62mm ammunition.
To ensure the model can withstand all but
the strongest attacks, INKAS outfitted the Lexus with ballistic glass, a door
frame overlap system, and a heavily protected passenger compartment. The model
also boasts a reinforced suspension, underbody fortifications, as well as
armoring for the fuel tank and engine compartment. Since fleeing offers the
best chance of survival, the LX also rides on run-flat tires.
An assortment of options are available
including strobe lights, night vision cameras, and a fire suppression system
for the engine bay. Customers can also order a siren and a public address
system, with the latter enabling occupants to stay safely inside the vehicle
while talking to those outside. Other upgrades include heavy duty wheels, door
assist systems, “emergency escape solutions,” and a specially developed
10-piston heavy duty braking system that will arrive later this year.
Under the hood, there’s a familiar
twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 that produces 409 hp and 649 Nm of torque. It’s connected to a ten-speed automatic transmission, which
is paired to a full-time four-wheel drive system. This setup enables the
standard model to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 6.9 seconds, but it’s
probably safe to assume the armored variant is quite a bit slower.
