The armored Range Rover is the discreet choice for principals who want maximum comfort and a low profile in one vehicle. Its air suspension, hushed cabin and understated presence make it the SUV that draws the least attention in a motorcade — which is exactly why executive-protection details and diplomatic missions across Canada request it. Exec Armor builds the armored Range Rover in both standard and long-wheelbase Autobiography configurations, each engineered in-house at our Vaughan, Ontario facility.
The Range Rover’s two-chamber air suspension is one of the most tunable factory systems on the market, which is what makes it such a strong armoring candidate — we re-calibrate it for the exact measured armored mass so the ride stays composed at BR6. The all-aluminium monocoque is reinforced at the mounting points to carry ballistic steel without flex, and the full-time four-wheel-drive system with Terrain Response keeps the armored vehicle genuinely capable off pavement. For clients choosing between presence and discretion, the Range Rover is the platform where an onlooker sees a luxury SUV, not a security vehicle — the armored result is indistinguishable from a factory Autobiography.
Every Exec Armor build is engineered to the protection level appropriate to your operating environment. The most-popular package for this platform is CEN BR6.
| Protection Level | Stops | Weight Added (kg) | Armoring Package (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN BR4 / NIJ IIIA | Handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum | 400 – 550 | $100,000 – $145,000 |
| CEN BR6 / NIJ III | 7.62×51mm NATO ball ammunition (AK-47, hunting rifles) | 650 – 820 | $185,000 – $250,000 |
| CEN BR7 / NIJ IV | 7.62×51mm armor-piercing ammunition | 900 – 1,120 | $285,000 – $370,000 |
Build timeline: 12 to 16 weeks from contract signing to delivery (BR4 / BR6) · 16 to 20 weeks for BR7 builds
Total project pricing: Total project (base vehicle + armoring + options): CAD $280,000 – $520,000
Range Rover SE, Autobiography, SV — SWB & long-wheelbase
3.0L / 4.4L twin-turbo, or P550e plug-in hybrid
Full-time four-wheel drive with Terrain Response 2
4 – 5 passengers; LWB adds executive rear legroom
Preserved (4yr / 80,000km limited warranty)
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The total project cost for an armored Range Rover in Canada typically runs CAD $280,000 to $520,000 — base vehicle CAD $130,000 to $250,000 (SE through SV Autobiography), armoring package CAD $100,000 to $370,000 by protection level, and options plus delivery CAD $20,000 to $45,000. The most-requested configuration is an Autobiography long-wheelbase with our CEN BR6 armoring, landing around CAD $360,000 to $420,000 including the base vehicle.
Because the Range Rover base price spans a wide range across trims, we always quote the specific configuration you want rather than a headline number. You receive an itemised written quote within 72 hours of your free consultation, valid for 60 days regardless of currency movement. If you are comparing platforms, our specialists will show you the armored Range Rover against a comparably-armored Escalade or Lexus LX 600 on cost, ride and lead time.
Yes — when it is re-calibrated correctly, which is the single most important part of armoring a Range Rover. The factory two-chamber air suspension is designed with a wide load range, and we re-programme it for the actual measured armored mass rather than a generic estimate. Ride height, damping and self-levelling are all re-tuned, and we upgrade the compressor duty cycle and reinforce the air struts to handle the sustained load. Brakes move to larger armored-grade rotors and pads, and run-flat tires rated for the full armored weight are standard.
The outcome is a BR6 armored Range Rover that keeps roughly 93 percent of factory ride compliance and remains genuinely comfortable at highway speed and on broken pavement. Off-road, Terrain Response continues to function normally. We road-test and ballistically validate every build before delivery, and service intervals follow our 8,000 km / 6-month schedule with technicians who built the vehicle.
Both armor well; the choice comes down to how the vehicle is used. The standard-wheelbase Range Rover is the more agile urban vehicle — easier to manoeuvre in tight motorcade work and city driving, and slightly lighter in armored trim. The long-wheelbase Autobiography adds roughly 200 mm of rear legroom and is the choice when the principal is chauffeured and spends time working in the back seat; the extra length also allows a more comfortable armored rear-door configuration.
For executive-protection and diplomatic use we most often deliver the long-wheelbase in CEN BR6. For family security and dual-purpose daily driving, the standard wheelbase is the more practical armored Range Rover. Our specialists will walk you through both against your threat profile and how the vehicle will actually be used — book a free consultation to compare.
8 photos of this armored Range Rover build, engineered in our Vaughan facility. Click any photo to enlarge.
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