- Rental fleet numbers more than 25 armoured vehicles
- Discreetly armoured VIP vehicles and security vehicles
- New KwaZulu-Natal division recently opened in uMhlanga
- Nationwide coverage courtesy of three regional hubs
SVI Secure, a subsidiary of the SVI Group, has grown its armoured-vehicle rental fleet into what is quite possibly the largest of its kind in South Africa – and perhaps even on the African continent – making it the smart choice for VIPs and security firms alike.
Currently numbering more than 25 bullet-resistant vehicles – each equipped with a protection package expertly crafted by sister company SVI Engineering using only the finest raw materials from around the world – the SVI Secure rental fleet includes a wide range of armoured transport solutions, allowing the company to cater to various requirements.
Available protection ratings include B4 discreet (handguns), B4+ discreet (handguns and AK47) and B6 (assault rifles, including AK47, R1 and R5), with the latter level offered in both semi-discreet (aimed specifically at the security industry) and fully concealed forms. Additionally, SVI Secure offers armoured guardhouse units for rent.
DISCREETLY ARMOURED VEHICLES FOR VIPs
The rental fleet includes a broad selection of discreetly armoured VIP vehicles, perfect for private individuals – be they high-profile executives or families simply seeking the ultimate level of protection while away on holiday. Examples here include B6-armoured versions of extensively proven ladder-frame SUVs such as Toyota’s Fortuner, Land Cruiser Prado and Land Cruiser 200, along with a B4-armoured Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
There’s also a Volkswagen Golf 8 GTI, which features SVI’s bespoke AK47-resistant B4+ package, as launched earlier in 2024. This armoured hot hatch is furthermore deployable as a rapid-response vehicle. Meanwhile, the trusty Toyota Hilux is a staple in the rental fleet, particularly when it comes to meeting the needs of security firms.
SECURITY VEHICLES AVAILABLE FOR RENT
Options here include both single- and double-cab versions of the Hilux bakkie, most of which are endowed with SVI’s field-proven B6 Stopgun V2.0 package. A single-cab Hilux additionally equipped with an armoured personnel carrier (APC) canopy is also available, with this fully homologated solution providing B4+ protection for an extra five crew members.
The popular SVI MAX 3 Troopy – a multi-role 8-seater armoured personnel carrier (APC) based on Toyota’s robust Land Cruiser 79 chassis and offering comprehensive B6 protection thanks to its bespoke hull – is likewise available to security firms for hire, as is a UD Kuzer RKE 150 truck that incorporates SVI’s factory-backed full armoured cab replacement.
“Thanks to our extensive fleet of armoured vehicles, we cover a broad range of client requirements, from the safeguarding of valuables-in-transit to riot control and, of course, VIP transport. On the latter point, in partnership with our trusted associates in the close-protection field, we’re also able to offer our executive clients highly experienced security details,” said Cobus de Kock, SVI Secure Director.
Officially established in 2019, SVI Secure boasts regional hubs in not only Gauteng and the Western Cape but now also in KwaZulu-Natal, thanks to a newly opened office in uMhlanga. The company’s armoured vehicles are available to rent right across South Africa and even in select neighbouring countries. Both short- and long-term rental options are available.
In order to ensure SVI Secure’s armoured vehicles are not used for nefarious activities, all new clients go through a standard vetting process and are thus required to meet certain criteria before any rental agreement can take effect.
ARMOURED-VEHICLE RENTAL COST
Though exact rental costs depend on the model derivative (and indeed the duration of the agreed-upon rental period), the figures below represent an approximate price range, encompassing all categories of armoured vehicles available to hire:
- from R5,000 to R20,000 (ex VAT) per day
