Toyota Fortuner is a mighty sports utility vehicle from the house of the Japanese car manufacturer – Toyota Kirloskar Motors Private Limited. It was launched in India way back in the year 2009 and has been upgraded many a time since then. All the versions of this car have been received well in the Indian markets.
The Fortuner is gifted with a fantastic road presence and awesome performance. The latest design gives the old SUV a leaner but more aggressive look. The Fortuner has a high ground clearance of 220 mm and a tall riding stance. The typical wide grille with a lot of chrome, projected headlamps, bonnet with a large air drum, over fender, side steps, roof rails and the huge alloy wheels add to the masculine look of the car.
The interiors of the Toyota Fortuner are quite spacious and attractive. There are three rows of seats to comfortably accommodate seven adults. The leather upholstered seats with wooden finish give a luxurious look to the car. It has 296 litres of cargo space which can be expanded even more by folding the second row seats.
The Fortuner gets basic safety features like ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, SRS airbags, seat belts, immobiliser, VSC and shift lock system. Air-conditioning/heater, cruise control, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, sporty pedals, rear view camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, 6-speaker sound system, 6 inches touch screen, CD player, auxiliary audio jack and iPod/USB audio interface are the other features.
Traditionally, it has been their super strong engines that have powered the Toyota Fortuner cars. The Fortuner is equipped with a 3 litre 2982 cc D-4D 16 valve DOHC 4 cylinder diesel engine with Intercooler Turbocharger. It can churn out a maximum power of 168.6 bhp at 3600 rpm and a maximum torque of 343 Nm at 1400-3400 rpm.
All the versions of this car come with the above said engine which is mated either with a 5-speed or a 4-speed gear. The NVH levels are superbly under control inside the cabin. The fine suspension system promises a smooth ride on flat and uneven surfaces alike; which means that there is no need to slow down on bad roads while driving a Fortuner.
Toyota Fortuner is priced between Rs. 21.82 lakhs and Rs. 23.82 lakhs. 4×2 MT, Sportivo 4×2 MT, 4×4 MT, 4×2 AT, Sportivo 4×2 AT are the popular and available variants of this vehicle. Fortuner comes in Super White, Blue Metallic, Silver Mica Metallic, Black Mica, Silky Gold Mica Metallic, White Pearl Mica and Grey Mica Metallic colours.
Toyota Fortuner, with its excellent looks, efficient engine performance and effective after sales service is bound to exert a pull on the potential SUV buyers.
