Last Updated on 21/08/2024 by Ankita
Bulletproof Toyota Fortuner: Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota is famous worldwide for the quality of its vehicles and excellent driving experience. Now the company is offering some of its models as armored vehicles. Toyota has launched its famous cars in Brazil with company-fitted bulletproof. Now these bulletproof cars will be delivered to the customers directly from the dealership.
Usually people buy their favourite cars and get them modified to make them bulletproof by a third party. But in Brazil, the company will sell these cars from the dealership itself. Toyota’s armoured portfolio includes cars like Corolla sedan, Corolla Cross SUV, Hilux pickup and SW4 (it is sold as Fortuner in the Indian market).
Toyota Brazil has partnered with local armoring experts Avalon, Carbon, Evolution Blindigence and Parvi Blindados to make this option available for both new and used models. Interested customers can contact their local Toyota dealership to send their vehicle to the armoring company of their choice before taking delivery. After selecting the preferred armoring company and booking the vehicle, they will be given a delivery date after which customers can take their armored car home.
What will these armored cars be like:
These armoring companies use special components in vehicles. Due to which thick windows are installed while strengthening the bodywork. These window glasses are so thick and strong that they can easily withstand the attack of any kind of weapon. According to the information given on the company’s official website, these vehicles will be equipped with Level III armor system. Which can withstand bullets fired from pistols, rifles, revolvers and even machine guns. These armoring companies are also giving 5 to 10 years warranty on special components and shield installation.
Waiting for delivery:
The company says that to get their car bulletproof, customers will have to wait for about 30 days. Because the customization done in the vehicles takes some time. After this, the vehicles have to be thoroughly checked so that no defects are found after coming on the road. However, it will depend on different models as to how much time it will take.
Toyota says that no changes will be made to the engine mechanism of the vehicle during this modification. However, after the use of heavy steel and windows, a slight effect can be seen on the performance of the vehicle. But these vehicles will be completely capable of keeping your family safe. However, no information has been received yet as to whether such a service will be started in India or not.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)