[6] The vehicle armor has a modular ceramic-aramid shell, which is designed to provide protection compatible with NATO standard STANAG 4569 Annex A at level 5+ across the front portions of the hull and turret.

Additional armor panels are mounted on the turret and hull and are designed to provide full protection against a range of projectiles.

The hull of the vehicle provides protection against improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and landmines in accordance with appendix B parts 4a and 4b of the STANAG 4569 standard.

[5][7][8] The PL-01 would be equipped with a 700 kilowatts (940 hp) diesel engine coupled to a torque converter, automatic gearbox, and driving assistance mechanism.

[5][7] All equipment will be electronically stabilized, and observation and sighting systems will come with laser rangefinders, day-night cameras, and third-generation thermal imaging, with visual data displayed on a screen.