Spotted Toyota Fortuner. PICS on Pg. 5 & 19. EDIT : Launch on 24th August!

suman · 16th July 2009, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Zappo

You mean the rear view mirror? I also thought so initially, but then do all cars behind us appear to us as left hand drives? I am not so sure all of a sudden, but I don't think so... Or then may be you are right. I am mighty confused all of a sudden.

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Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

oops.
My bad.
The Rear View camera.
I think all the cars appear left handed in the RVM.

Even i'm confused now

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Originally Posted by akshay_b

Holy cow, Thats a nice confusing illusion!

I was confused too, I just did a quick check in my dressing mirror and the cars appearing in the RVM are exactly like what you see when you turn behind. The one in the pic is RHD! Proved!

Guys, guys! A quick look at the LHD Safari should have dispelled your doubts

hondadude · 16th July 2009, 18:15

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Originally Posted by sidwadia

Manual & Automatic both are going to be available for booking from Day 1

That's a new one. Till now, I have heard only about Manual.

singh_dfi · 20th July 2009, 07:27

I, too, booked a Toyota Fortuner with Uttam Toyota, Noida. The booking amount paid was Rs. 1 lac. The sales rep at Galaxy Toyota, Moti Nagar, said that couldn't take any Fortuner booking as they were overbooked. !

Also heard, not sure if its true that the first 200 Fortuner will be CBU Japanese imports.

tanwaramit · 20th July 2009, 11:30

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Originally Posted by singh_dfi

Also heard, not sure if its true that the first 200 Fortuner will be CBU Japanese imports.

Congrats on booking the car in advance.

It cant be CBU as then it would cost around 40L. And toyota would not sell it at a loss (of 20L)

canonball · 20th July 2009, 15:35

Are fortuners made in Japan? I though the productions bases were South East Asia, America, Latam

4x4addict · 20th July 2009, 19:19

Fortuner is made in Thailand not Japan.

singh_dfi · 20th July 2009, 19:51

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Originally Posted by tanwaramit

Congrats on booking the car in advance.

Cheers. Personally, I would prefer to see a Superb over Fortuner. Lets see how this works out.

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It cant be CBU as then it would cost around 40L. And toyota would not sell it at a loss (of 20L)

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Originally Posted by canonball

Are fortuners made in Japan? I though the productions bases were South East Asia, America, Latam

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

Fortuner is made in Thailand not Japan.

Thanks for the clarification guys. The guy who gave me this soundbyte owns a LC and had booked 5 Fortuners on the trot.

rhandle · 22nd July 2009, 13:29

Got call from Toyota. August 24 is the launch date, coming only in Manual 3.0L diesel. Price is expected to be less than 20 L.

tanwaramit · 22nd July 2009, 14:10

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Originally Posted by rhandle

Got call from Toyota. August 24 is the launch date, coming only in Manual 3.0L diesel. Price is expected to be less than 20 L.

Are you booking it ? You had paid for Automatic variant. Please let us know.

aaggoswami · 22nd July 2009, 15:00

One question :
Will the Fortuner available in 4 X 2 versions or all will be 4 X 4 versions ?

I think 4 X 2 will be good if offroading is not planned.

Fortuner71 · 22nd July 2009, 15:01

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Originally Posted by rhandle

Got call from Toyota. August 24 is the launch date, coming only in Manual 3.0L diesel. Price is expected to be less than 20 L.

Oh! this is good news again , less than 20L should do the trick for Toyota .

4x4addict · 22nd July 2009, 16:39

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Originally Posted by Fortuner71

Oh! this is good news again , less than 20L should do the trick for Toyota .

How about 19.75 Lakh? For it to be a killer deal, it has to be offered for about 3 lakhs premium over a comparable Innova.

Ym-enjn · 22nd July 2009, 18:03

I also got a call from Toyota asking whether I want Fortuner in first batch. I was a bit tied up so only asked for the price and he said around 20.5 ex for Jaipur.

Fortuner71 · 22nd July 2009, 18:07

No speculation Lets wait and watch , hope Toyota is sensible?

hondadude · 23rd July 2009, 00:06

Here in Bangalore, Dealers are quoting around 23L on road. I believe ex-showroom would be around 19L.

20th July 2009, 07:27	#348
singh_dfi BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 26 Thanked: 0 Times	I, too, booked a Toyota Fortuner with Uttam Toyota, Noida. The booking amount paid was Rs. 1 lac. The sales rep at Galaxy Toyota, Moti Nagar, said that couldn't take any Fortuner booking as they were overbooked. ! Also heard, not sure if its true that the first 200 Fortuner will be CBU Japanese imports.
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20th July 2009, 15:35	#350
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	Are fortuners made in Japan? I though the productions bases were South East Asia, America, Latam
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20th July 2009, 19:19	#351
4x4addict Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,483 Thanked: 4,532 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Fortuner is made in Thailand not Japan.
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22nd July 2009, 13:29	#353
rhandle BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 549 Thanked: 117 Times	Got call from Toyota. August 24 is the launch date, coming only in Manual 3.0L diesel. Price is expected to be less than 20 L.
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22nd July 2009, 15:00	#355
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	One question : Will the Fortuner available in 4 X 2 versions or all will be 4 X 4 versions ? I think 4 X 2 will be good if offroading is not planned.
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22nd July 2009, 18:03	#358
Ym-enjn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 59 Times	I also got a call from Toyota asking whether I want Fortuner in first batch. I was a bit tied up so only asked for the price and he said around 20.5 ex for Jaipur.
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22nd July 2009, 18:07	#359
Fortuner71 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 401 Thanked: 344 Times	No speculation Lets wait and watch , hope Toyota is sensible?
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23rd July 2009, 00:06	#360
hondadude Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 69 Times	Here in Bangalore, Dealers are quoting around 23L on road. I believe ex-showroom would be around 19L.
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