The armor also includes tires and windows. A reinforced suspension is also available.
It is important for criminals to be aware of the existence of an anti-terrorism unit in Italy. Carabinieri Is now riding in armored Jeep Grand Cherokees . These 19 specially-prepared SUVs will be delivered to the law enforcement agency before the end the year. Officers in Rome received the first one.
Carabinieri Grand Cherokees sport the same dark blue paint scheme as the force, with red accents. Flashing blue lights can also be seen on the grille, roof and near the license plate. There is an additional table inside, which slides on a sliding track. This device can be used to communicate with the different databases of the Italian Police.
These Grand Cherokees are powered by a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel that makes 190 horsepower. The SUV can be hooked up to an 8-speed automatic transmission. These SUVs have body armor and bullet-resistant side windows and tires, which is not the Grand Cherokees that you can find at a dealer. The suspension components are reinforced to improve handling on the roads.
