In Brazil, Toyota is offering an unusual but intriguing option for customers looking for added protection: armoured Corollas.
Through a new partnership with local armouring experts Avallon, Carbon, Evolution Blindagens, and Parvi Blindados, customers can now have their Corolla sedan, Corolla Cross SUV, Hilux pickup, or SW4 (Fortuner) SUV armoured. This service is available for both new and used models (from the 2020 model year onward) before delivery.
Customers can arrange for their vehicle to be sent to their chosen armouring company via their local Toyota dealership. The armouring process involves reinforcing the bodywork with specialised materials and installing thicker windows to provide protection against small firearms, bats, and metal pipes.
While the cost of this upgrade isn’t publicly available, the service comes with a 5-year warranty for the installation and a 5- or 10-year warranty for the materials used, depending on the component.
The demand for such armoured vehicles in Brazil is driven by the country’s high crime rates, which saw a staggering 39,500 homicides last year.
