In 2017 Lazar 3 entered service with Serbia in the role of the armoured personnel carrier.

The central transfer case transmits the torque to all wheels that have independent suspension and provide for the vehicle's high mobility.

The crew compartment is located in the rear of the vehicle and provides enough space for various missions.

When the vehicle is equipped with the remote control weapon station (RCWS), the vehicle should be manned with 12 troops (commander, driver, gunner + 9 soldiers), while the version with a turret would be manned with one soldier less.

Front and back light groups are different, video system for driving is now in protective housing, side windows now have wipers, side mirrors are different, suspension is from other supplier thus improving maximal speed, seats in back compartment are better, it is possible to open rear ramp with a pres of a button from drivers compartment, smoke grenade launcher is now on roof, etc.