Have you ever thought about what your dream car would look, and what features it would have if you could design and build your custom vehicle? Perhaps you’ll want something like K.I.T.T. From Knight Rider or maybe your imaginary car is closer to the Green Hornet “Black Beauty” car? Or maybe you are more into supercars like the Jaguar XJ220 or the spectacular McLaren F1 driven by Rowan Atkinson aka Mr. Bean?
While most gearheads would only know average cars, and the dream of building a hypercar will remain just a childish fantasy for a majority, it's different for people like head of states. These set of affluent people can always revive their childhood dreams and co-design the coolest vehicles ever envisioned. Think you need armor-plated doors with bulletproof glass? President Obama’s limo, aka “The Beast” already has that. How about an armored Aurus Senat limousine that can bet submerged underwater and even holds out against bombs and chemical weapons? Vladimir Putin already has this amazing big boy collectible toy!
Unsurprisingly, scandal-ridden Boris Johnson has his own cool ride. And if the British PM is upset because he was forced to resign, at least he has bragging right for riding in one of the coolest cars in the world, the Range Rover Abio Sentinel. If you ever wondered what the difference is between Boris Johnson’s Range Rover and the one your dealer retails, then you're at the right place. Here are the reasons why this four-wheel drive SUV is the coolest in Britain.
Boris Johnson's Range Rover Abio Sentinel: It’s Far More Than An Bulletproof Off-Road Vehicle
Land Rover is not a stranger to building out-of-this-world cars for the British Royal family and the local aristocracy, but despite their past successes, Boris Johnson's Range Rover Abio Sentinel plays in a different class. This four-wheel drive has K.I.T.T- like features that seem more adapted for a comic-book superhero or villain than a present day politician.
“Designed to withstand the most damaging and targeted of threats, including penetration by 7.62 mm high velocity armor piercing incendiary bullets, this exceptional vehicle delivers lateral protection against up to 33 lbs Trinitrotoluene (TNT) blasts and defence against DM51 grenade explosions from both beneath the floor and above the roof,” says a Land Rover press release. And if that wasn’t enough, the British automaker emphasizes that the “Sentinel is fully certified to VR8 standard against ballistic threats by QinetiQ.”
Boris Johnson's Range Rover Abio Sentinel: Car Features That Are Only Found in Comics
Some Range Rover Abio Sentinel features seem too cool to be true. The run-flat tire inserts should become standard in every production car in the world. Who wouldn’t want to avoid flat tires and highway hazards and instead own a supercar who takes us to the nearest auto service even when the tires are deflated?
As for the self-sealing fuel tank, this is something otherworldly! According to TopGear, “tank that seals up damage if an attacker attempts to worsen your fuel economy with guns.”
This high-end armored vehicle also comes equipped with a hidden escape hatch, anti-tamper exhaust and multi-laminated armored privacy glass.
Boris Johnson's Range Rover Abio Sentinel: Surprisingly, The Retail Price Is Reasonable
Considering all the insanely cool features, the Abio Sentinel seems reasonably priced at £400,000 (roughly $480,000). In the end, this is a vehicle made from the best and most expensive materials. In addition, it has incredible safety features. Forget forward collision prevention and lane assisting, most of us would prefer a bulletproof tank-like four-wheel drive that becomes something like Noah's Ark in case of an apocalypse.
Just to put things into perspective, the 2022 Ferrari 812 GTS has a base price of $404,494, so would you prefer an exotic car or an armored four-wheel drive that might save your life one day?
Boris Johnson's Range Rover Abio Sentinel: It’s A Comfortable Uber-Luxurious Bunker On Wheels
If you thought the Abio Sentinel has an austere cabin, you were wrong. This might look more like a high-tech military vehicle than an off-road four-wheel drive, but don’t be fooled by appearances because the Sentinel has a super luxurious cabin, fit for Kings and head of states.
The spacious Range Rover Abio Sentinel has enough room to host seven adults or 2,500 liters of luggage capacity. And all passengers will ride in extreme comfort while enjoying over-the-top safety and tech features. For example, the Intelligent Seat Fold technology lets passengers fold the rear seats while using a mobile app. Meanwhile, up to eight devices can remain connected to the 4G Wi-Fi.
In addition, the Abio Sentinel has nine USB charging points; this way, everyone can remain connected during the entire trip without worrying about the phone’s battery. Without a doubt, Boris Johnson's Range Rover Abio Sentinel is one of the coolest and most iconic off-road vehicles in the world.