All variants use the same chassis configured in one of two basic models, "A'' Model with an extended centre roof or "B" Model with a flat roof design. The various configurations include: Armoured Personnel Carriers fitted with light and heavy machine-gun cupolas and turrets including the AV-30 and USMC Upgunned Weapon Station; Armoured Fighting Vehicles and Reconnaissance Vehicles including the MultiGun Turreted System mounting 25 mm, 30 mm or 35 mm cannons; Combat Support Vehicles including 9O mm, anti-tank, and mortar systems; and Service Support Vehicles including ambulance, engineer, logistics and command and control.

For the reconnaissance and fire support role the vehicle is equipped with a Cockerill 90mm LCTS turret with a Mark 8 gun, coaxial 7.62 mm machine gun and 7.62 mm cupola machine gun. Four smoke grenade launchers are fitted on either side of the turret.

The turret weapon control system is electro-mechanically powered with digital control

and manual backup. Elevation is -9 to +20 degrees with full 360 degree traverse.

The gunner’s station is fitted with a combined day and thermal imaging sight with a stabilised head mirror and an integrated laser rangefinder. The commander has a panoramic day sight featuring gyro-stabilised line of sight. A monitor displays the gunner's thermal channel.

The armoured personnel carrier's is armed with a 11.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun and a 7.62 m MG3 general purpose machine gun. The main gun is mounted on a shielded traverse ring which can travel through 360 degrees. The driver has three episcopic sights and the commander's observation cupola has five episcopes. Six smoke grenade launchers are fitted on either side of the turret. A long bodied variant accommodates the driver and commander and ten fully equipped troops.

The amphibious version of the Pandur, requiring no stopping time for preparation, has a combat weight of 13.5 tons. The exhaust pipe is extended and water jets on the back of the hull provide a maximum speed in water of 11 km/hour. The vehicle can pivot through 180 degrees in 8 seconds.

Armour protection against 12.7 mm weapon systems is provided in the frontal 30 degree arc and against 7.62 mm calibre all round. A spall liner and mine protection carpet are installed to minimise the secondary effects of armour penetration and mines. The drivetrain and steering linkages are protected within the armoured hull.

Design features to reduce the thermal signature of the vehicle include a thermally insulated exhaust system and the use of infra-red absorbing paint. The design of vehicle surfaces has been computer optimised to minimise the radar cross section of the vehicle. The noise signature has been reduced with engine and exhaust silencing systems.

The Pandur vehicle is powered by a Steyr WD 612 diesel engine, rated at 195 kW (265 hp). The hydraulically controlled automatic Allison transmission has torque converter and lockup clutch. The vehicle's computer system gives electronic control of systems such as gear locks and clutches, maintenance and repair diagnostic system, with visual and acoustic warnings. The two steered axles allow manoeuvrability after damage to the first axle. A tire inflation system gives optimised traction on all terrain due to continously adjustable tire pressure.

Maximum speed is 110 km/hour and cruising range is 650 km.