I recently read a review that, though it praised the Toyota Fortuner overall, it criticized it for putting its computer system at the bottom of the chassis, exposing it to possible damage in case you have to drive through a flood.
Is this really the case? Does that make the Fortuner useless in very wet weather?
I do not think that the Fortuner was designed as an amphibious vehicle to be driven through floods. Driving through water that is deep enough to enter the passenger compartment will cause other problems, like ruined carpets and interior, and water in the transmission, transfer case, and differentials. I do not know where you intend to operate the vehicle but is should not be useless in very wet weather unless you routinely drive through floods.
If you routinely drive through floods, consider modifications like snorkels for the transmission and differentials and waterproof wiring. I'm not sure about the civilian version, but the military version of the AM General Humvee sold in the U.S. can be driven with the hood submerged with a snorkel kit for the engine. Of course, the occupants have to be able to hold their breath for a LONG time, have snorkels or other breathing apparatus themselves :-)
Thanks! I was just wondering. The Fortuner is just a lovely vehicle. Here in the Philippines you need to wait 6 months to get one. That's how much its in demand here.
Is the car being discussed the updated FJ Landcruiser series? I just saw the '07 (I think it was labeled FJ2) and that thing is going to make a buttload of money for Toyota. They knocked one out of the ballbark with the design.
I saw it on the KTLA morning news and it was one sweet looking Toy.
Forgot to add, it's built on the 4Runner platform, so it's a real truck.
Here's the fortuner:
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