The BMW X5 Security Plus is an armored version of the X5 SUV and is designed to protect drivers and passengers against a wide variety of physical threats.
This SUV's cockpit is surrounded by steel armor, while any potential vulnerable parts of the car's structure are protected by pre-shaped aramid and polyethylene parts, with extra attention given to gaps in the car's doors and areas where the body panels overlap.
The vehicle has run-flat tires and a self-healing fuel tank, and is also fitted with laminated security glass to prevent occupants from shrapnel and glass fragments.
Security features aside, the BMW X5 Security Plus is equipped with a 330 KiloWatt (443 horsepower) TwinPower turbo V8 engine. The vehicle's powertrain is designed to give the driver a high level of control, allowing the car to be safely guided under duress.
Armored Luxury SUVs
The BMW X5 Security Plus Protects You From Assaults and Kidnappings
Trend Themes
1. Armored Luxury Suvs - There is an opportunity for luxury car manufacturers to produce more armored SUVs, with extra attention to safety features that protect against potential threats.
2. Pre-shaped Protective Parts - With the rising demand for armored vehicles, there is an opportunity for companies to innovate their materials and use of pre-shaped aramid and polyethylene parts to fully protect car structures.
3. Laminated Security Glass - As safety becomes a priority, there is an opportunity to innovate the use and implementation of laminated security glass in all sorts of vehicles.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Car Manufacturing - Luxury car manufacturers have the opportunity to implement more safety features and market armored vehicles.
2. Security and Defense - There is an opportunity for security and defense companies to partner with car manufacturers to add safety features for government needs in high-risk situations.
3. Automotive Glass - Automotive glass manufacturers could innovate their products to meet the demand for laminated security glass to provide safer cars.