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If you live in an unsafe region of this planet, since last December, Land Rover can supply you with a versatile, safe and comfortable transportation solution for five people and their luggage : the new Discovery 4 Armoured! This new version of the luxury SUV called LR4 in North America "enables occupants to travel across challenging terrains in confidence and safety," says John Graham, Commercial Manager Armoured Programs, Land Rover. It was designed in cooperation with Centigon, a division of the Belgian Carat Duchatelet group, which specializes in armoured vehicles of all types. DESIGNED TO PROTECT! The Discovery 4 Armoured is virtually indistinguishable from a normal production model, yet it features ballistic steel armour and glazing which provides a high level of ballistic protection. This Discovery can protect against the blast of 15kg of TNT detonated in close proximity to the vehicle. It also provides under floor protection against two DM51 hand grenades. Feel any better? To allow a swift exit from a dangerous location, a 375hp 5.0-litre LR-V8 direct-injection gasoline engine mated with a six-speed automatic transmission can move this British SUV (of undertermined weight) from 0 to Full story...