Toyota Fortuner is a popular SUV, but it does not have a sunroof feature. There are some important reasons behind this, which are related to the company’s design and the preferences of the users.
By the way, sunroof feature is quite popular in India. Initially, this feature was only provided in luxury cars, but now this feature has started coming in budget segment cars as well. Let us know why this feature is not being provided in Toyota Fortuner despite this.
Safety and the legacy of your Toyota
The Fortuner is an SUV designed for off-roading and rough terrain. The roof of the vehicle has to be cut to incorporate a sunroof, which can reduce the strength of the roof. A strong roof helps maintain the structural safety of the vehicle in rough conditions.
Rollover Protection
There are chances of the vehicle tipping over while off-roading. A solid roof provides more protection in case of a rollover. Adding a sunroof increases the weight of the vehicle and may raise its center slightly, which may affect stability, especially on rough roads.
This feature is not good for Indian weather
In countries like India where the temperature is very high, having a sunroof can increase the temperature inside the car rapidly, which puts additional pressure on the air conditioning system. For this reason also Toyota did not provide sunroof feature in its Fortuner SUV.
Demand and safety of users
The target customer segment of Toyota Fortuner is mainly those who are looking for a strong and reliable vehicle. Sunroof is not considered an essential feature for this segment of customers. Also, dust and dirt can enter more in a vehicle with sunroof, which can lead to difficulty in maintenance. This can be an important reason, especially considering the condition of Indian roads.
Due to all these reasons, Toyota has not included the sunroof feature in the Fortuner. The company’s priority is to maintain the safety of the customer, stability and reliability of the vehicle. From this point of view, the absence of a sunroof seems to be a wise decision.
