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Toyota Fortuner : Launch Special !

 
   
Toyota Fortuner launched!
Toyota Fortuner launched!

Toyota's ultra-competent city SUV launched at a killer price-point. The competition will need to get its act together quick!

   
Big Torqueing Genius!
Big Torqueing Genius!

The Japanese take their time but Toyota stretched this line of thought and action way past even their own safe but sure approach but as we found out ...

   
Toyota Fortuner Competition Check
Toyota Fortuner Competition Check

Brilliant as it might be, Toyota's brand new SUV, the Fortuner has a lot of stiff competition in the market. We take a look at the...


 
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Details of Toyota Fortuner
Details of Toyota Fortuner

The Fortuner is a genuine 7-seater, with great space even in the third row. Passenger comfort is fabulous as well and the SUVs well-mannered ride quality...
 


Toyota Fortuner in Action
Toyota Fortuner in Action

What truly got us raving mad about the Fortuner after almost a 1000km in under three days of driving on tarmac, hills, slushy sections and gravel was the fact that the vehicle has terrific poise.
 


Toyota Fortuner in Action
Toyota Fortuner Statics

Toyota has come up with a vehicle which is pleasing and undaunting despite its sheer size, almost aping the latest generation mega Land Cruiser.
 

 


User's Comments
  • Dinesh (27 August 2010 10:56)
    what is the reason behind the price tag for fortuner bcz. it is so high...can i get some more pic of this wild beast pls....i mean the tail lamps, interiors, Horse powers | Reply
  • ravi (23 August 2010 23:09)
    what is the reason behind the price tag for fortuner bcz. it is so high ,.,and clarify for its breaking illness.,.,? | Reply
  • vikas (18 June 2010 16:00)
    Toyota has a pathetic response and a complete indifferent attitude towards the complaints. Even a complaint like poor brake performance is being handled so carelessly. I am a fortuner owner and have been complaining regarding faulty brakes for 03 months now but there is no response.and this is happening in the case of such a serious issue.....shameful. | Reply
  • PRASAD (11 June 2010 08:11)
    I mean to say about fortuner, comin to it EXTERIOR of it EXTRA ORDINARY regardin to cost, 7 comin to INTERIOR of it tooo worst regardin to cost.. as company launched the same old version same to same INNOVA.. i suggest u to modified INTERIOR too also as soon... If the companies modiied INTERIOR as well as EXTERIOR part.. Sales 'l be go on increasin.. | Reply
  • Marshall Peterson (06 June 2010 12:48)
    Break problems and other such faults have been solved and over come by the toyota corp. They have called back all faulty suv(s) and 4wd(s) and have fixed them up as per user requirements. Fortuner is an exceptional car which handles great and gives out excellent milage. however when taken on long stretch hikes it does tend to eat alot! | Reply
  • dr thomas (27 May 2010 11:14)
    rav 4 is the ideal car for indian people and for size and handling .it can be brought out with an inova diesal engine , and keep the price low instead fortuner with no added features like moon roof , dual a/c etc | Reply
  • milind (17 May 2010 17:14)
    i want to buy new white toyota fortuner ready delivery in maharashtra any one help me for minimum premium | Reply
  • saurabh  (14 May 2010 17:28)
    bought a toyota fortuner in february, initial breaking problems.the brakes have been changed by toyota , pleasure to drive , good average in disel ,booked a second fortuner | Reply
 atul (29 June 2010 21:36) Reply to saurabh
hey,,could u pls tell us about the actual mileage of the car in the city and on the highway! u think the gear system is too rugged? i m planning to buy one soon n trying to make sure that its a good deal for the amount of money rather than being stuck in to a sorry situation! how is it to handle in the city? | Reply
 Arun (08 July 2010 15:08) Reply to atul
It is a good SUV in 21-30 L price bracket. Fuel economy, 9 KMPL in CITY and 11 KMPL on highway. May improve after few thousands of KM run. Gear is smooth though the throw is long. City handling is good except in narrow stretches where two/three wheelers are a menace. Close your eys and buy this SUV. Value for Money. I bought in the month of May-10. Breaking is good. I tested in High speeds also. | Reply
 Ravishankar (15 May 2010 16:12) Reply to saurabh
Sir, I would like to buy a Toyota fortuner. But many people saying Toyota fortuner's having a break problems and also having suspensions problems. What is your opinion of buying Toyota fortuner? | Reply
 Ravishankar (15 May 2010 16:12) Reply to saurabh
Sir, I would like to buy a Toyota fortuner. But many people saying Toyota fortuner's having a break problems and also having suspensions problems. What is your opinion of buying Toyota fortuner? | Reply
 Arun (08 July 2010 15:12) Reply to Ravishankar
No problems with brake in new models. It is comfortable. Ride quality is very good. I don't see any problems in suspension. I own a Fortuner since May-10. | Reply
 Sheeju (29 May 2010 19:12) Reply to Ravishankar
yes there was a brake problem but now they are changing the brake kit after changing the brake kit it is fine. i have one | Reply
 Colin Mendonca (23 May 2010 16:35) Reply to Ravishankar
No problems with brakes its just perception. If any check with the dealer | Reply
  • Shakeel (13 May 2010 18:23)
    yes | Reply
  • ewdfwed (13 May 2010 18:17)
    wedewd | Reply
  • adithya (07 May 2010 15:00)
    is there a new model expected | Reply
  • Sun (06 May 2010 00:20)
    I own a toyota fortuner, there is no pbm with the brakes, very gd performance. | Reply
  • MOHAMMED AKRAM (04 May 2010 19:05)
    I LIKE TO KNOW. WHAT IS THE REAL PROBLEM WITH FORTUNER?....I HEARD THAT THERE IS BREAK PROBLEM AND MANY SUV'S HAS BEEN CALLED OFF TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM... I DONT KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH TOYOTA?....THE PRICE OF FORTUNER IS TOO HIGH...WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER SUV'S IN INDIA...FOR TOYOTA COMPANY I THINK CUSTOMER STATISFACTION IS NOT THEIR MOTTO. | Reply
  • tejash (10 April 2010 18:25)
    breaking is a problemsuspension is not very good it is bumpy and it has got less space on the third row than Innova | Reply
  • MANOJ LAKHERA PALI RAJASTHAN (03 April 2010 21:49)
    my choice is always of toyota's cars. i purchased fortuner car in feb. month. this is best car, just i felt. but there was a break problem in car. i told to co. then co. changed complite break system, but till today there is also break problem in my car. pl. check it is realy some mistake. | Reply
 Ravishankar (15 May 2010 16:03) Reply to MANOJ LAKHERA PALI RAJASTHAN
Sir, I would like to buy a Toyota fortuner. But I heard break problems | Reply
  • praveen kumar agrawal (01 April 2010 18:39)
    i want to purchase fortuner toyota. send me details how to get it at noida. | Reply
 jain (14 April 2010 16:44) Reply to praveen kumar agrawal
available for ready delivery from delhi at a premium of 1.75 lacs,white colour | Reply
 milind (17 May 2010 17:10) Reply to jain
i am ready to pay premium but i want delivey in maharashtra | Reply
  • kaushik (27 March 2010 01:38)
    looks are ossam boss good musculer body with style status offf suv series | Reply
  • KAVISH (26 March 2010 15:50)
    thik he but not up y\to the mark | Reply
  • GIJO (17 March 2010 10:09)
    EXCELENT | Reply
  • amit kumar (05 March 2010 03:11)
    quite satisfactory comments | Reply
 akash (01 April 2010 10:28) Reply to amit kumar
it is excallent suv in india it has 4wheel drive it is marvoless | Reply
  • Sushant (29 January 2010 17:53)
    I suggest mitshubishi outlander insist of toyota fortuner | Reply
 papa (04 April 2010 22:03) Reply to Sushant
oye dhakan english seekh kar aa......insist nahi hota instead hota hai.. | Reply
 Ajay Gaikwad (20 March 2010 21:31) Reply to Sushant
see the quality and performance and it is value for money car............. | Reply
  • Harrie (28 January 2010 16:18)
    Not a worthy Buy!! The service and maintenance are expensive. Dont go for it. | Reply
 akash (01 April 2010 11:46) Reply to Harrie
we have innova it has ran 88,888but service charge is only 2,000 or 4,500 and is not like tucson crv ,fortuner is good in performance not like tucson or crv | Reply
  • Rajendra Lakhotia (27 January 2010 15:04)
    The breaks seem to be a real problem and quite dangerous if a sudden stop is required at high sppeds----would sure like to talk to a Tooyota rep before buying. | Reply
 akash (01 April 2010 11:48) Reply to Rajendra Lakhotia
no u are wrong and it has anti lock braking system | Reply
  • mark (25 January 2010 15:05)
    i was lucky enough to test-drive the popular vehicle, the toyota fortuner. im planning to buy one but still need more feedback regarding its fuel efficiency and some of its toyota auto parts | Reply
  • Vivek (17 January 2010 21:43)
    For all, smart people here whoi do not understand Pricedifference in Thailand (or any other Country and India),Please convert the currency. The Same model of Fortumer in Thailand costs 10.8 Lakh BHATTS. which means 15.5 lakhs in INR. and then our duties make it more expensive. BEcause we have higher duties on SKDs, Semi Knocked Down kits.Rest I feel its a nice buy at this Rate, People who compare it with the CRV, CRV is 5 seater, its costlier, its petrol and maintainence costs much more. | Reply
 vasudev (09 August 2010 15:32) Reply to Vivek
vivek i completely agree with u the look of the vehicle is just awesome | Reply
  • Viraj Kolhapure (07 January 2010 18:34)
    These are real all time men cars..... | Reply
  • umer (06 January 2010 12:53)
    i want to buy | Reply
  • umer (06 January 2010 12:46)
    i want to buy | Reply
  • neetu Anand (02 January 2010 22:32)
    highly priced | Reply
 akash (01 April 2010 11:52) Reply to neetu Anand
it is highley priced because it has 4wheel drive and has good performance when comparred to CRV | Reply
 ansar vk nippon toyota (03 January 2010 21:23) Reply to neetu Anand
no neetu price is less pls drive | Reply
  • naveen (02 January 2010 17:05)
    how is the comfort in fortuner ?is the ride bumpy in fortuner? | Reply
 swapnil bhadanepatil (19 February 2010 19:10) Reply to naveen
hi frnd,d comfort is excellent bt cost is more as compared to crv.so jst go vit crv as i suggest............. | Reply
 akash (01 April 2010 11:55) Reply to swapnil bhadanepatil
but suggest to fortuner | Reply
  • Jino Jose (28 December 2009 00:14)
    But comparing the overall performance of all Toyota vehicles in India till now | Reply
  • HEMANT (19 December 2009 20:06)
    I LOVE TOYOTA FORTUNER | Reply
 piyush (19 March 2010 21:40) Reply to HEMANT
but dere r so much negative thoughts are comin frm many of the users | Reply
 ansar nippon toyota (03 January 2010 21:25) Reply to HEMANT
hai thanks yaarrrrrrrrrr i love toyota | Reply
 Ansar vk (03 January 2010 21:21) Reply to HEMANT
thanks buddy fortuner is suv | Reply
 leelo (27 February 2010 22:50) Reply to Ansar vk
me too love it | Reply
  • SWASTIK  (04 December 2009 18:29)
    Its just a waste. | Reply
  • riken shimora (29 November 2009 21:09)
    Toyota bangalore plant is not doing well due to very low sales of Innova as every one is buying better designed xylos ,hence spare capacity of single shift running plant is assembling vehicles like corolla, fortrunner etc with engines and parts made from china, indonasiaetc to fool indian public , they even went to the extent of greasing public servents in Karnataka and sold many of unsold corollas in bulk with VIP lamps | Reply
 Azzam Kuwait (11 December 2009 14:10) Reply to riken shimora
What so ever, Toyota Corolla is one of the best sellers all over the world. Innova rocks in the market. Tractor maker Mahindra and other such dumb brands in India cant raise any challenge to the Golobal best brand Toyota. You are just a toad in the well. India is a third world country - a price conscious market. Indians like u dont deserve Toyota. To know the brand value of Toyota, u need to visit developed countries.One more thing, whether it is in India, China or anywhere else, Toyota adheres to strict quality checks. All Multinational Companies do have factories in China so as to gain from the cheap and skilled labour available in that country. These products must not be confused with the low quality Chinese non branded products. Most of the Indians have this notion. Toyota is an inspirational innovative global brand. Call a spade a spade, Indian brands suck!! | Reply
 atul (29 June 2010 21:32) Reply to Azzam Kuwait
by name u seem to be a muslim..n like always muslims r big time losers. i have lived in a developed country for half of my life(USA) n toyota doesn't rule there for sure. india is a price conscious market and yet u wud see all the big brands including the bentley r finding so much business here. as much as indian brands r concerned , u came from one of pee pee made in india..hahahaha!! if u r from kuwait...ur country is nothing..producing nothing n would b nothing..!! god gave ur country a gift of oil..so dnt be too proud on it cos soon that wud end too!! n then u guys wud be as poor as zimbabwe!! | Reply
 Joseph (28 January 2010 16:16) Reply to Azzam Kuwait
Toyota is a BULL SHIT PIECE of CRAP Like you and your country. Maruthi Rules in india Brother. You ppl run behind arabs with camels and toyotas in the dry desert.. lol.. TC | Reply
 akash (01 April 2010 12:02) Reply to Joseph
toyota is good company.it is not like maruthisuzuki,mahindra,tata etc and these three companys are big cheters and big mads
  • ganesh (18 September 2009 19:53)
    great suv. | Reply
  • Ed (12 September 2009 10:33)
    Toyotas are overrated.... you have to drive other cars to really see how they compare to the Toyota... we have a company owned Fortuner and Land Cruiser and I personally have a Nissan Xterra. The Fortuner is rubbish in off road conditions and is not very comfortable on road. The Land Cruiser is Great, but for that Price??? My Nissan Xterra costs half of that of the Land Cruiser, but will go any where the Land Cruiser can plus it is more nimble. Nissan wins hands down on this one. | Reply
 akash (01 April 2010 12:04) Reply to Ed
u are wrong | Reply
  • prakash m bhanushali (07 September 2009 17:58)
    Huge disappointment for toyota lovers.The price cannot be paid for its looks | Reply
  • neil (07 September 2009 15:45)
    Its excellent vehicle . It was got power and style . I lliked it | Reply
  • Ramandeep Singh (02 September 2009 11:05)
    you r rite guys!!!! Shelling out 20 lacs for this vehicle is way tooooo much, especially for those low quality interiors. Instead Scorpio M-Hawk is far better. Toyota should reconsider the price the price before launch....... 20 lacs for 3000CC is excess. | Reply
  • gaurav (31 August 2009 10:16)
    ya guys i completely agree with all your comments i went to showroom to see the car and i was desperately waiting for it launch. but guys i was really disappointed to see the quality of plastic, leather, interiors, seating, engine noise, vibrations in gear knob, front bumper vibrates when u close any of the doors and i can keep on pointing out so many other problems which i saw in fortuner in my 20 mins short visit and i literally run away from show room its actually nothing more then innova with a bigger engine so plzzz guys stay away from it. and plzz toyota what are u guys upto we are not fool siting here in india. | Reply
 akash (01 April 2010 12:08) Reply to gaurav
u are a big fool i think and i know u ar lying | Reply
  • arjun (26 August 2009 14:56)
    its a ultimate suv car i really like it.......... mu next car is fortuner | Reply
  • rohit (26 August 2009 11:02)
    i really dont understand why toyota dosent launch its KLUGER in india instead of fortuner.KLUGER is one of the best suv's in the world for that kind of a price.and toyota dosent launch models like innova to australia | Reply
  • Sukhee Singh (26 August 2009 06:09)
    what are all specs. of the fortuner including gas average | Reply
  • SAILESH (25 August 2009 17:22)
    WENT TO TOYOTA SHOWROOM TO CHECK THE SUV. CAME BACK VERY DISAPPOINTED : THE LOOK IS GREAT, BUT THE INTERIORS ARE VERY CRAMMPED AND LOOK LIKE THE INNOVA, ALSO THE LAST ROW OF SEAT IS MEANT ONLY FOR CHILDREN BELOW 12 YEARS OF AGE - TO SHELL OUT 20 LAKHS FOR THIS DOES NOT MAKE SENSE WHERE YOU HAVE LOOKS BUT BAD INTERIORS - BETTER TO BUY THE INNOVA WHICH IS HALF ITS PRICE... | Reply
  • Nat (25 August 2009 17:02)
    Bottomline, Toyota should bring in SUV/MUV's in competion with Mahindra Xylo or a scorpio in the mid price range of 8-12 Lakhs, Otherwise it will only be driven by a few and envied by the rest.. Thats my view..I guess Most of the uses do not want to shell more than 10 L for a SUV.. | Reply
  • manu (25 August 2009 09:52)
    Unless until the Prices | Reply
  • Pradeep (25 August 2009 07:13)
    This Fortuner costs 10 lakhs in Thailand and 22 lakhs in India? It's not an Import also.... Are we sqeezed too much by these SUV's. By any standards all SUV's in Inda are Overpriced (Scorpio excluded) by atleast 30 to 35 percent. | Reply
  • Manohar (25 August 2009 07:07)
    I urge Toyota to launch a 2 wheel drive version of the Fortuner. Hence a lot of these vehicles are bought and used by urbanites, who may never need 4WD vehicle. It's also suggested to introduce 2.5 D4D engine from Innova at a very base price, Then Toyota can justify producing this vehicle producing in India instead CKD operations. | Reply
  • Sid (24 August 2009 13:11)
    i sent a mail to toyta india regarding steep hike in pricing of the fortuner in india n to my surprise got a call from them where in i told them about my point of viewi think all should do the same making it a bigger better voice | Reply
  • Mahesh Lekhi (22 August 2009 16:47)
    why you are not publishing entire comments? why only one line? | Reply
  • Harry Poe (22 August 2009 14:15)
    null | Reply
  • J Lohith Bangalore  (22 August 2009 14:11)
    can i get some more pic of this wild beast pls....i mean the tail lamps, interiors, Horse powers etc....Thank you. | Reply
  • pradeepsiddharth (22 August 2009 10:50)
    Hello Guys,Thanks for sharing the same opinion, Toyota can you bring us Previa vans, Supra MR2 and Avalon etc please. We understand to show your reliability to the relatively new customers you bought us the outdated 1974 Qualis, then the innova. See how good response you got when you launched the Corolla. But you greedy guys overpriced the Camry thus no one is buying it. How you expect people shelling out money to buy camry rather than going for an Accord or Passat or even a Skoda. Toyota Kirloskar - do not underestimate the Indian Customer, for them a car is something which is really a big thing and they will never buy on impulse or buy an outdated model. They will check with 10 personnel to buy it comparing to any other nationalities. Thus try to bring us quality vehicles with State of the art technology. Now VW , Honda etc. are bringing really great models and inorder to not to lose the grip you have in Indian market, think sensibly and bring us good and latest models and not JUNK. | Reply
 Jani  (11 December 2009 14:51) Reply to pradeepsiddharth
It is because Toyota knows that Indians are not grown enough for Toyotas. We are made for hatch backs and not hybrids and SUVs. | Reply
 Sidharth (11 December 2009 14:48) Reply to pradeepsiddharth
I agree. Toyota seems to have a notion that their outdated models are enough for Indians. It is because, people who visited abroad have a good opinion of Toyota and they are exploiting us. I love Camry but it is over priced in India | Reply
 vivek (17 January 2010 21:38) Reply to Sidharth
Camry is Expensive because of the stupid import dutieson CKDs. Camry is imported as it is from Japan. for all those who do not know the lingo CKD is a Completly Knocked Down Kit, which means that the only thing done herein India is Assembly. | Reply
  • Pradeep Sethi Flodida USA (20 August 2009 21:40)
    Sure it is surprise that TOYOTA brought up this instead of RAV4. They are naming it close to 4 Runner which is a master peice. Why cannot they produse the Highlander. It is great run for money to CRV. I cannot understand how a Cehevy can be named in the same sentence where Honda and Toyota are named | Reply
  • Rocky (20 August 2009 18:40)
    also will get much better car compare to price what they are charging in India. | Reply
  • Rocky (20 August 2009 18:39)
    i do like this car and driven in dubai,but its too late to launch in India now there are beter option in India rather to drive fortuner..touchwood i m happi in Dubai bcz here there several kinds of new models and with better brands.. | Reply
  • Alan Gomes (20 August 2009 16:28)
    I certainly agree with you Pradeep. One can afford to drive a Mercedes in Dubai for that price tag. | Reply
  • pradeep siddharth (20 August 2009 13:41)
    I'm surprised to see Toyota launching Phaltoo models for Indian Cusotmers. Rather than introducing RAV4 which is the most idelal for Indian markets complemening with RX350 for a sensible price, the blockheads at Kirloskar keep on introducing non-moving and worst ever models. For example this is one model dumped by every one at middle east thus they bring it here at a higher prcie tag. Here this model is sold less than 10 lakh for every one's information. I'm really irritated with Toytota Kirloskar, rather than bringing new models they bring to India outdated models. We should not be fooled by the toyota name. We respect this company but it doesn't mean that they take advantage of it. | Reply
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