[Turbanator]

The suspension had a tendency to bottom out and Toyota took remedial measures.

with the limited information, I won't call this as a manufacturing problem perhaps changes based on customer feedback, although this car was built primarily for Indian markets. Maybe Toyota engineers underestimated our driving/road conditions If you look at Mahindra / Tata new launches probably then you will realise where I am coming from.

coming to the topic, as per local sales guy, the launch is planned for November only but they are taking bookings - 1 lac refundable and committing delivery from the first lot. Getting one booked today

[sunishsamuel]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

coming to the topic, as per local sales guy, the launch is planned for November only but they are taking bookings - 1 lac refundable and committing delivery from the first lot. Getting one booked today

Wow. that's a good news. So the Endy got company.

The new Fortuner looks good and is sure to topple the current segment leader (Endeavour) The black interior gets my 100 marks but some of the switches and controls still look old. The only way Ford can still give competition is by pricing the Endy low.

Regardless, our market is so skewed towards Toyota !

[4x4addict]

Originally Posted by thorque

Yes there was a problem with the front suspension and my source is closer to ground zero than you can imagine.

So according to your source close to ground zero. Indian Fortuner has a redesigned front suspension which didn't appear in any other markets?

Or is it a problem with a vendor sourced component?

[Turbanator]

So the Endy got company.

I gave endeavour to my colleague 2 months ago and picked Isuzu V cross. As mentioned elsewhere although V Cross is nice and different, somehow I am not able to use the way it was intended. I believe lack of Auto transmission, size, overall ergonomics & comfort cannot be matched with Endy/Fortuner. But I always had a backup plan to use Isuzu in one of our remote office where I visit couple of times in a month

our market is so skewed towards Toyota

while in mine case, I am quite satisfied with FORD but since I still have access to my colleague's endeavour it does not make sense to pick another one. However you are correct, Toyota can easily launch this at 10-20 % premium over Endeavour but my gut feeling is that they won't go beyond 10 % -15% of existing variants. I expect 4x4 Auto price not more than 32 lac Ex-Showroom.

[RavenAvi]

Toyota will price the all-new Fortuner above Rs 30 lakhs ex-showroom when it is launched in November, according to ACI sources.

In a first for the Fortuner, Toyota will initially launch the SUV with both petrol and diesel engines. Built on the same platform as the Innova, the Fortuner will feature both the 2.8-litre diesel and 2.7-litre petrol engines initially, and will have switchable drive modes for power and economy.

There will be three configurations; the diesel will likely get a four-wheel drive layout with both a manual and an automatic gearbox. Toyota's 4WD system is now called Sigma 4 and it features active traction control for all four wheels, according to the manufacturer.

The petrol will launch with a 4x2 system and a manual gearbox. Undoubtedly, the heavier 4X4 system and an automatic gearbox would severely compromise the fuel-efficiency figures. The petrol will get a five-speed manual gearbox whereas the diesel will have a six-speed unit.

The diesel cars will be fitted with 18-inch alloys, while the petrol will have 17-inch rims. In terms of variants, there will only be one fully loaded version at launch. Additional features include segment first bi-beam LED headlamps with LED daytime running lamps and push-button start to name a few.

[sunishsamuel]

Is there something missing at the centre of the wheel ? I think there should be a logo or cap to cover the gap than leaving it open ? Attached the Ford wheel picture for comparison

[dean5545]

Originally Posted by sunishsamuel

Is there something missing at the centre of the wheel ? I think there should be a logo or cap to cover the gap than leaving it open ? Attached the Ford wheel picture for comparison

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Those are known as hub caps and are usually put on only before delivery at the showroom. The car leaves the factory without the hub caps.

[Venku2015]

The above pic shows some inconsistent panel gap between the bonnet and side fender compared to the doors. Not sure if its really uneven or the camera angle making it look this way. The other pics too do show some inconsistency.

[karthikd21]

Originally Posted by GTO

Thanks to Pratik Kanada for sharing these images! Caught at an Ahmedabad dealership.

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Thanks for Sharing GTO and Pratik. Looks stunning and cabin looks more airy than the outgoing Fortuner!

[shankar.balan]

Originally Posted by Venku2015

The above pic shows some inconsistent panel gap between the bonnet and side fender compared to the doors. Not sure if its really uneven or the camera angle making it look this way. The other pics too do show some inconsistency.

Honestly. I like the present gen Fortuner's no nonsense , tough looks. This one seems to have a bit of an elongated nose and to me, looks a bit Pajero-esque.

What would be nice, is that if, while retaining all the positives of the present day Fortuner, these Toyota fellows give the consumer much more by way of bells and whistles, considering the frightful amounts of money that they charge for this vehicle.

Atleast 7-8 Airbags, Park Assist, Hill Descent, Lane change assist and all the rest of it, would be nice, at these prices.

[RavenAvi]

More dealership spyshots, courtesy Autos Arena.

[starter]

Originally Posted by RavenAvi

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Isn't the front overhang too much in the new version?
Or is it just my eyes..
Absolutely agree with Arun. I join the group which likes the current version better than the new one.

[arunphilip]

Opinions about looks are always subjective, so there's no right or wrong, just the camp of 'Like it' or 'Dislike it'.

Put me in the camp of 'Dislike it'.

These photos seem to indicate the new Fortuner is an incoherent mishmash of different design philosophies. Its almost as though a father-son duo were involved in its design, each bringing with them their own generational mindset to the table:

• The son starts to design the front to be fluidic, swoopy and modern - hence the elongated headlamps and snout-like nose.
• Sonny boy takes a break and father picks up the front 2 rows. He goes in for a classic SUV design, with a beltline parallel to the ground, and a nice squarish theme.
• Son comes back from his break, and freaks out asking "Dad, are you designing this for the 90s or 2000s? We're living in the 2010s, get with the times!" And he then puts in all manner of swoopiness into the beltline from the C pillar to the end.

Purely in terms of looks, I'd give this a thumbs down - the current Fortuner and previous Endeavour both went in for a boxy and butch look, and they ended up having that timeless and appealing tough-as-nails appearance. Even the new Endeavour has pulled off a very cohesive boxy-yet-modern look. I'm not convinced this new Fortuner design will age as well.

EDIT: On the other hand, big thumbs up for the black interiors. Black is the new beige!

[Turbanator]

so there's no right or wrong, just the camp of 'Like it' or 'Dislike it'.

I believe looks would grow, when we start seeing these more often on road. This certainly has design elements from bigger brother - Look at the rear as well the padded surface.

[RavenAvi]

ACI reports that Toyota India will be launching the all-new Fortuner on November 7, 2016.

They also claim that a lower-specced 2.4L diesel will join the variant ranks at a later date.