THE Skoda Superb Break it might not be the most obvious choice for an armored vehicle, but it wouldn't be the first time we've unveiled quirky armored automobiles.
This armored version of the Superb Break was developed in partnership between Skoda UK (UK) and a UK converter. It took three years to develop and, as we can see, it is practically indistinguishable from the regular Superb.
Superb guarantees compliance with the requirements for a PAS 300 certification — Public Available Specification 300, intended for armored civilian vehicles — which guarantees protection against bullets and various types of explosive devices.
It just looks like a regular Skoda Superb Break.
the conversion
To achieve this, the Skoda Superb Combi was equipped with bulletproof glass, high-strength steels and composite materials, although, understandably, Skoda does not go into technical details, which will remain secret. It is also equipped with an emergency lights and siren system.Based on the regular 190hp Superb Combi 2.0 TDI, the suspension and braking system has been revised to handle the extra weight to ensure the large family's handling remains safe and accurate, even at high speeds. Tires are also specific, and can continue to roll even after they run out of air "allowing the driver to reach a safe place after an explosion" — the expression "battle tank" seems quite appropriate to define this family van...
Security comes at a high price.
Apart from the shielding, it remains the spacious, practical, versatile and familiar Skoda Superb Break that we know, keeping the equipment already present in the rest of the range, which includes, in this version, the infotainment system with an 8″ touchscreen compatible with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and GPS. Of course, it also comes with a three-year warranty.
The cost of this variant is that it has little or nothing to do with the Skoda, but it's understandable given the type of conversion it underwent. It's almost 119 thousand pounds, or 135,000 euros and some change , well over twice the regular model.
