SVI LITE
SVI LITE is a groundbreaking new product aimed at providing cost-effective partial ballistic protection to South Africa’s general motoring public. It’s like a bullet-resistant vest for your vehicle.
“WHEN ‘SMASH AND GRAB’ IS NOT ENOUGH”
Well aware that the average South African motorist simply cannot afford the significant investment that B4 and B6 discreet armouring packages require, SVI set about developing a considerably more cost-effective solution designed specifically to combat hijacking attempts. The SVI LITE product range was thus born.
From R54,950 (ex VAT) per closure*
*closure = door and window glass; price is vehicle dependent
SVI LITE POSITIONING: Slotting in below our 360-degree B4 and B6 armouring packages but well above common smash-and-grab window film, SVI LITE was conceived with mainstream passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles in mind.
So, protection against hijacking is no longer the preserve of high-earning VIPs in exclusive luxury vehicles; many more individuals, families and even first-time car buyers can now safeguard themselves.
While SVI’s B4 and B6 discreet armouring solutions provide full 360-degree protection to occupants, SVI LITE is limited to the side closure (i.e., door and window), with the customer specifying how many doors are armoured.
SVI LITE offers partial protection
Available for Corolla Cross & Ranger
Kits for other models coming soon
Ford models retain OEM warranty
Fitment at SVI takes just two weeks
Client specifies doors to armour
Level B2 (9 mm, 124 gr handgun)
Kit uses Kevlar and ballistic glass
Just 15 kg added to each door
Slots in below 360-degree B4 & B6
THE DETAILS: Each door gains concealed Kevlar panels, while the window glass is replaced with lightweight armoured glass. The result is level B2 protection (rated to stop 9 mm, 124-grain rounds fired from a handgun).
In much the same way as a bullet-resistant vest provides protection to vital organs of the human body, our SVI LITE solution covers critical areas of the vehicle that are typically targeted during a hijacking attempt.
The armour adds just 15 kg to each door, meaning vehicle performance is virtually unaffected. Furthermore, the ballistic glass is light enough to allow for the standard operation of the side windows in most vehicles.
THE VEHICLES: The game-changing new SVI LITE range launches with kits for two of South Africa’s most popular vehicles: the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Ford Ranger. SVI plans to soon extend this range to the Toyota Hilux, Toyota Fortuner and Ford Everest.
As SVI has earned Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) status with long-term partner Ford – resulting in factory-backed B4 and B6 discreet armouring packages for the Everest and Ranger, as well as a B6 Stopgun V3.0 security kit for the latter – fitment of the SVI LITE products on the Everest and Ranger likewise have no impact on the original manufacturer warranty or any selected service plans.
ABOUT SVI ENGINEERING:
SVI was established in 2004 as an innovative mechanical engineering and rapid-product development firm with capabilities in product design, finite element analysis, development, product evaluation and manufacturing focussing on the armouring industry. SVI is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by TÜV Rheinland and has a Level 2 B-BBEE certification. Download our product catalogue here to see exactly what we can do for you and your business.