With 16 total wide-dimension tires, light aluminum armor, 700 hp Saab-Scania diesel engine, and hydropneumatic suspension, the Vextra can reach speeds of 120 km/h on road.
The hydropneumatic suspension system uses large fluid filled spheres to internally compress, and absorb shock.
This suspension system rather than one using springs makes for a smooth ride and allows the Vextra to traverse more difficult terrain.
[4][5][6][7][9][10] A version of the FINDERS (Fast Information, Navigation, Decision and Reporting System) is installed in the GIAT Vextra and on the Leclerc main battle tank.
Developed by GIAT industries, the FINDERS system performs a variety of functions for their tanks, it displays a color map with positions of the host, allied, and hostile vehicle(s), designated targets, alphanumeric messages, many digital mapping options, communication options, and more.