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

AlokSriva · 24th June 2009, 23:55

Your location stated Bangalore whereas the very first pic was that of a LHD made me realize something was amiss somewhere.

Scrolling down to second picture left me further confused because along with the rear bumper, I noticed a crumpled pet water bottle and a crushed can - a familiar scenario in our country (no flames, please don't get started on my loyalty to my mother nation - I am proud of her despite all her short comings).

Picture #4 made more sense because in the background one can see a middle-east registration plate - which explains the LHDs.

Scrolling further down of course left nothing to the imagination

mxx · 25th June 2009, 12:46

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Originally Posted by swift8847

Whats the "SRS" badge at the back?

It is not "SRS", it is "SR5".
S - Sport
R - got something to do with engine (engine family number i think, not sure)
5 - 5 speed transmission

abishekkalro · 30th June 2009, 09:24

Guys.

Saw this car on Hosur Road when I was driving into Bangalore yesterday.

Tried hard to get closer and take better pics but the driver seemed to have noticed me doing so and sped away.

Regards

Kalro..

McLaren Rulez · 30th June 2009, 11:44

How much longer are Toyota going to test this car? Surely, its ready for launch by now. I've been seeing these for ages and always thought that since most of the disguising was off, it must be ready.

vineethvazhayil · 30th June 2009, 11:56

I, who came to Bangalore just for the weekend, also managed to spot a Test Fortuner! Man they have been testing forever! 4 to 5 months of spotting all over Bangalore, and no official word on the launch. However many dealers seem to believe that it will go on sale before Diwali, at 21L ex showroom!

Fortuner71 · 30th June 2009, 12:06

Sep 2009 is the launch thats what Nandi toyota sales guy told me , not sure about the dates

4x4addict · 30th June 2009, 12:13

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

How much longer are Toyota going to test this car? Surely, its ready for launch by now. I've been seeing these for ages and always thought that since most of the disguising was off, it must be ready.

These guys are seriously nuts !!. This car has been production for couple of years now and what the hell are they testing !! I am running out of patience here. They should learn from Tata and let the first batch of customers do the testing

rhandle · 30th June 2009, 12:20

I booked this car on Friday. The dealership over here are accepting the bookings though they are not giving anything in writing. They said it's unofficial booking and it would be first come firs served basis fr those who have booked. The dealer took 1 lac as the booking amount. The date given is September last week or October first week.

tanwaramit · 30th June 2009, 12:57

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Originally Posted by vineethvazhayil

and no official word on the launch. However many dealers seem to believe that it will go on sale before Diwali, at 21L ex showroom!

I had read official word that it is going to be launched in Sept, with 20L Ex Showroom price with CKD units.

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Originally Posted by rhandle

I booked this car on Friday. The dealer took 1 lac as the booking amount. The date given is September last week or October first week.

Congratulations on advance booking. One question though, what is the price you are expecting for the model you have booked ?

prince_pervez · 30th June 2009, 14:01

This is the same one that I posted in post #139. How long are they going to test this mule. Come on Toyota get it out!

muneemmk · 30th June 2009, 14:49

Hey the Launch of the Fortuner have been conformed as 17th August, But the total number of cars that's being allotted is a very small number and as per today's info the dealership here in Kerala will stop taking payments for the car as they are sure that they won't be able to deliver the car this year. The "Priority Registration" aka Booking is 2 Lakh Rupees over here and today it has reacher 80+ nos and the whole of kerala is slated to get only around 100 Cars.

simply_sunny001 · 30th June 2009, 14:59

what is the expected price tag for Fortuner ? any pointers

*VT* · 30th June 2009, 15:04

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Originally Posted by simply_sunny001

what is the expected price tag for Fortuner ? any pointers

Hi,
The fortuner is expected to launch in this September with a price tag of around 20lacs.

VT

prince_pervez · 30th June 2009, 15:11

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Originally Posted by simply_sunny001

what is the expected price tag for Fortuner ? any pointers

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However many dealers seem to believe that it will go on sale before Diwali, at 21L ex showroom!

post #275 from Vineeth.

rhandle · 30th June 2009, 16:47

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Originally Posted by tanwaramit

Congratulations on advance booking. One question though, what is the price you are expecting for the model you have booked ?

They have told me to expect the diesel 3.0 L with auto for around 20L.

24th June 2009, 23:55	#271
AlokSriva BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont Posts: 486 Thanked: 72 Times	Your location stated Bangalore whereas the very first pic was that of a LHD made me realize something was amiss somewhere. Scrolling down to second picture left me further confused because along with the rear bumper, I noticed a crumpled pet water bottle and a crushed can - a familiar scenario in our country (no flames, please don't get started on my loyalty to my mother nation - I am proud of her despite all her short comings). Picture #4 made more sense because in the background one can see a middle-east registration plate - which explains the LHDs. Scrolling further down of course left nothing to the imagination
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30th June 2009, 09:24	#273
abishekkalro Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 21 Thanked: Once	Which car is this.. Guys. Saw this car on Hosur Road when I was driving into Bangalore yesterday. Tried hard to get closer and take better pics but the driver seemed to have noticed me doing so and sped away. Regards Kalro.. Attached Thumbnails
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30th June 2009, 11:44	#274
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,386 Thanked: 5,091 Times	How much longer are Toyota going to test this car? Surely, its ready for launch by now. I've been seeing these for ages and always thought that since most of the disguising was off, it must be ready.
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30th June 2009, 11:56	#275
vineethvazhayil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 456 Times View My Garage	I, who came to Bangalore just for the weekend, also managed to spot a Test Fortuner! Man they have been testing forever! 4 to 5 months of spotting all over Bangalore, and no official word on the launch. However many dealers seem to believe that it will go on sale before Diwali, at 21L ex showroom!
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30th June 2009, 12:06	#276
Fortuner71 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 401 Thanked: 344 Times	Sep 2009 is the launch thats what Nandi toyota sales guy told me , not sure about the dates
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30th June 2009, 12:20	#278
rhandle BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 549 Thanked: 117 Times	I booked this car on Friday. The dealership over here are accepting the bookings though they are not giving anything in writing. They said it's unofficial booking and it would be first come firs served basis fr those who have booked. The dealer took 1 lac as the booking amount. The date given is September last week or October first week.
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30th June 2009, 14:01	#280
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	This is the same one that I posted in post #139. How long are they going to test this mule. Come on Toyota get it out!
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30th June 2009, 14:49	#281
muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 832 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	Hey the Launch of the Fortuner have been conformed as 17th August, But the total number of cars that's being allotted is a very small number and as per today's info the dealership here in Kerala will stop taking payments for the car as they are sure that they won't be able to deliver the car this year. The "Priority Registration" aka Booking is 2 Lakh Rupees over here and today it has reacher 80+ nos and the whole of kerala is slated to get only around 100 Cars.
	() Thanks

30th June 2009, 14:59	#282
simply_sunny001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London & Rohtak Posts: 1,340 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	what is the expected price tag for Fortuner ? any pointers
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