Lazar 3 has a highly sophisticated, modular ballistic protection. The hull is made of armored steel and can be fitted with a spall liner. The vehicle floor has two levels of anti-mine protection. The driver’s and commander’s space is located in the front of the vehicle. Both the driver and the commander have hatches above their seats. The driver and the commander have each three periscopes available for their use in the vehicle.

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.