Tumi’s V3 with waterfall look.

Luxury luggage brand, Tumi, will launch the V3, its lightest-ever hard-side collection, this autumn, but it is available from this month at Tumi-branded retail stores worldwide.

According to the brand, V3 balances performance, structure, strength and aerodynamics and is priced from $425-$625. The bags are made from a multi-layer polycarbonate shell, engineered to offer “unparalleled strength” and impact resistance at a very light weight.

The flexibility of the material also allows for maximum resistance to cold impact cracking and corner crushing, while the contoured exterior ensures resilience and reduces signs of wear. Raised, moulded rubber bumpers placed on either sides of the case add additional protection to the exterior.

The range by size and weight.

The V3 collection offers a full range of carry-on and check-in pieces, from a compact four-wheeled carry-on through to a worldwide trip packing case.

All styles have integrated low-profile TSA locks and Tumi Tracer, retractable moulded top and side carry handles, and its X-Brace 45 telescoping handle system made from lightweight but sturdy aircraft-grade aluminium.

These styles, which all have four dual-spinning recessed wheels, come in autumnal colours including black, steel blue, hunter, merlot and waterfall stripe.