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BMW Protection Vehicle parked next to a concrete wall

BMW X5 Protection VR6.

Visible agility. Invisible armour. 

Overseas model shown. Local specification may vary.

How you benefit.

Comfort without compromise.

A unique driving experience.

State-of-the-art protection concept.

A BMW SUV Protection Vehicle with three-quarters of the side seen from the front

SUV with protection.

Offering globally renowned protection, the BMW X5 Protection VR6 is one of the most popular Protection Vehicles in the VR6 resistance class. Its armour and protective glass guarantee high safety and provide you with a reliable companion in potentially dangerous situations.

Dynamic on any terrain.

Feel safe behind the wheel, even on rough ground. Thanks to the intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system, the BMW X5 Protection VR6 maintains its superior driving characteristics even off road.

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Protection concept.

The BMW X5 Protection VR6 delivers tried-and-tested protection that withstands even extreme conditions. To guarantee this, the vehicle is put through an exacting test procedure.

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Certification.

The BMW X5 Protection VR6 meets protection class VR6 (BRV 2009) and offers additional protection against the world’s most common assault rifle, the AK-47.

A BMW SUV Protection Vehicle with three-quarters of the side seen from the rear

Protective equipment that is almost invisible.

The best of both worlds. The BMW X5 Protection VR6 combines the positive qualities of a BMW standard model with protection equipment that is barely recognisable even to the trained eye.

Protection equipment.

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Close-up of the windscreen and side window with protective glass and bullet holes after a ballistic test
Close-up of the roof of a Protection Vehicle with signal light

Armour.

In an attack involving firearms, door joints, window frames and gaps in the body are potential weak points. In the BMW X5 Protection VR6, these are reinforced with steel armour, preventing both bullets and shrapnel from penetrating the passenger cell.

Multi-layered protective glass.

Inside the BMW X5 Protection VR6, the driver and passengers are protected by tough protective glass 30 millimetres thick, which is also coated with polycarbonate for splinter protection.

Reinforced roof and floor armour.

The standard underbody splinter protection of the BMW X5 Protection VR6 offers protection against attacks with DM51 hand grenades and can be further reinforced to also withstand attack by HG85 hand grenade if desired. As well as the standard ballistic protection, stronger reinforcement for the roof is also available as further optional equipment.

Additional optional equipment if desired.

Sometimes you need more than just protection. If dignitaries are on board or the vehicle is used as a safety escort, this official function must be obvious at first glance.

Accessory highlights.

The BMW X5 Protection VR6 leaves the factory full of attractive extras. Some of these increase interior comfort, others enhance safety on the road.

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All information about the X5 Protection VR6 at a glance.

Frequently asked questions.

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