We know that Mahindra makes some of the finest civilian SUVs in India. We also know, that when it comes to the vehicles that they make for the defence sector, they are vehicles that are simply out of this world. 

With the world seemingly coming to an end, and a lot of people believing that the end is actually upon us, a lot of people would love to get their hands on the new Mahindra ASLV. 
One might assume that the ASLV is a buffed up, the Indian version of the military spec Hummer H1 Humvee that many forces are using around the world. Someone, like this guy.

Well, the ASLV is much more than that. For starters, it is way better equipped than the Hummer and is actually capable of protecting the occupants when something larger than a bullet hits it. 

This is what Anand Mahindra had to say about the ASLV, and we kinda agree.


Here are 5 things that make the ASLV truly a beast of a car, and one mean machine

Highest Level of Ballistic Protection

First things first. The ASLV comes certified with the highest level of Ballistic protection, at B7, meaning that it can easily withstand high-velocity, armour piercing rounds, even from a close distance. 

Ability To Withstand Grenades

Other than protection from high velocity ballistics, the ASLV also complies with STANAG II levels of blast protection, meaning that it can easily withstand the most common hand grenades, land mines, and small artillery.

Insane Performance Figures

A car that has such a high level of armouring and protection is obviously very heavy. Despite the bulk, the ASLV can easily hit a top speed of 120 kmph, and can go 0-60 in under 12 seconds, at full load, thanks to the 3.2 litre, 6 cylinder engine which produces 215 bhp & 500 Nm of torque. The power is fed to all four wheels. This essentially means that no matter what the surface or what the situation, you will be able to put the hammer down, at the drop of a hat.

Insane Load Bearing Capabilities

The ASLV's performance seems even more impressive when you take a look at its load-bearing capabilities. Even though it will only seat 4 adults, it can carry 1000 kgs as its payload. Imagine all the essential supplies that soldiers will be able to carry, in each of unit of the ASLV.

A Modular Architecture

Finally, there is the architecture or rather the manner in which the car is built. Because it has a very modular structure, repairing the ASLV on the go will be a breeze, and will take a lot less time. Furthermore, regiments and units can spec the car out in whatever way the feel like, meaning, they can attach machine guns, small artillery, grenade launchers and what not.

Honestly, with one of this in our garage, and one of these bunkers, we feel we can take on anything that the apocalypse has to throw at us.

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