Toyota has launched the Fortuner SUV in India. The single variant vehicle will be retailed at Rs 18.45 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi. In competition with other city SUVs like the Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander, Ford Endeavour and Chevrolet Captiva, the Fortuner's pricing beats that of all these vehicles and comes as a proper surprise, given Toyota's brand standing in the country which could have had them price the vehicle a little higher too. With such competitive pricing however, it is clear that Toyota is here to weed the rest of the competition out.
With genuine 4x4 capabilities, the Fortuner is just not another city slicker and has fairly good off-road capabilities when it comes to getting out of sticky situations, making it a proper Sports Utility Vehicle as opposed to being just a large car. Its torquey engine is supported by a very smart all-time 4WD system, but what also makes the Fortuner a genuine city vehicle are its great interiors, space and ride comfort. With airbags for the driver and passengers and Toyota's acclaimed Global Outstanding Assessment design for crash impact, the Fortuner also comes across as a very safe vehicle.
It will be interesting to see how the market warms up to the Fortuner, and how the competition reacts to it. We will be here covering the developments as they happen.
Car with competitive price and killer looks
Technical Specifications
Engine:
- Type: D-4D Diesel with Intercooler Turbocharger, 4 Cylinders In-line
- Valve Train: 16 Valve DOHC
- Displacement: 2982 cm3 (cc)
- Fuel Supply System: Common-Rail type
- Max. Output: 126 kW @ 3600 rpm (171 PS @ 3600 rpm)
- Max. Torque: 343 Nm @ 1400-3400 rpm (34.98 kg-m @ 1400-3400 rpm)
Chassis & Tranmission:
- Suspension Front/Rear: Double Wishbone / 4-Link with Lateral Rod
- Brake Front/Rear: Ventilated Disc / Leading-Trailing Drum
- Tyres: 265/65 R17 Tubeless Radials
- Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
- Drive Type: Full Time 4WD
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:
- Overall L x W x H: 4695 mm x 1840 mm x 1850 mm
- Wheel Base: 2750 mm
- Tread Front / Gear: 1540 mm / 1540 mm
- Minimum Ground Clearance: 221 mm
- Minimum Turning Radius: 5.9 m
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 80 litres
- Seating Capacity: 7-Seater
- Max. Kerb Weight: 1955 kg
- Gross Weight: 2510 kg
SAFETY & SECURITY:
- GOA Body
- SRS Airbags (Driver + Passenger)
- ABS
- Back Sonar
- Seatbelts (Front: 3-point ELR x 2 with Adjustable Anchor, 2nd Row: 3-point ELR x 2 + 2-point NR x 1, 3rd Row: 3-point ELR x 2)
- Immobiliser
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE:
- Dual Auto A/c (with Rear Air Conditioner Switch & Ceiling Vents for 2nd & 3rd Rows)
- Heater (Front Only)
- Power Steering with Audio & MID Control Switches on Steering Wheel
- Power Windows with Driver Side Auto Up-Down
- Tilt Steering Column
- 2 DIN 6CD Ch. (MP3, WMA), AM/FM Audio System with 6 Speakers
- Printed Antenna
- Keyless Entry
- Back Sonar (Beep Type)
- Power Door Lock
EXTERIOR FEATURES:
- 6-Spoke 17″ Alloy Wheels
- Chrome ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors) with Electrical Adjust & Retract
- Projector-type Headlamps
- Chrome Door Handles
- Front Fog Lamps
- Roof Rails
- Rear Spoiler with Integrated High Mount Stop Lamp
- Front Wiper with Mist and Intermittent function (with Variable Time Adjustment)
- Rear Wiper and Defogger
- Bonnet Scoop
- Side Steps
INTERIOR FEATURES:
- MID (Multi Information Display)
- Optitron Combimeter with Illumination control
- Chrome Inside Door Handles
- Wood Finish Panels
- Rear Console Box
- Day / Night Inside Rear View Mirror
- Lockable Glove Box
- Front Map Lamp with Overhead Storage Console
- Door Ajar Warning
- Seat Belt Warning (Driver + Passenger)
- Tachometer
- Tripmeter (2 Nos.)
- Cigarette Lighter with Illumination
- Power Outlet 12V DC (2 Nos.)
- Sunvisor (Driver Side with Ticket Holder, Passenger Side with Vanity Mirror & Lid)
SEAT & INTERIOR TRIM:
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Gear Knob and Transfer Case Knob
- Front Sports-type Seats
- 2nd Row Bench Seat with Armrest (60:40 Slide/Tumble)
- 3rd Row Bench Seat (50:50 Space-up)
- Seat Slide on Front and 2nd row seats
- Reclining Seats (All)
- Driver Seat Height Adjustment
- Leather Seats & Trim
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