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

1-Testosterone · 10th July 2009, 22:28

Any idea will the top end model will offer Sun Roof?

Sahil · 11th July 2009, 02:34

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Originally Posted by StarScream

Now that makes sense. Not everyone needs a 4x4 and many people looking to buy the top-end Innova can spring for the base Fortuner if it's priced right.

I agree, although from reports there would only be a 4x4 version on offer. The demand for the 4x2 will definatly be more judging by the Endys sale.
Let's hope they get the 4x2 top end version priced at par with the Endy, I'm definatly in for it!

canonball · 11th July 2009, 17:38

Manuuj the RR cost 50 lacs less outside so same difference

Come on if you looked at it really practically and objectively your fortuner argument applies to the RR as well you are being emtional about it not fair mate. Don't get me wrong both are great cars, but one is bigger status symbol than the other, hope that is not the reason you are applying different set of principles for each

ScorpMan · 11th July 2009, 19:07

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Originally Posted by 1-Testosterone

Any idea will the top end model will offer Sun Roof?

No. There is no Sun-Roof even on the top-end model.

Though, It'll have almost everything we can expect from a car of this class.

dilipkumar7278 · 12th July 2009, 23:25

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Originally Posted by StarScream

Now that makes sense. Not everyone needs a 4x4 and many people looking to buy the top-end Innova can spring for the base Fortuner if it's priced right.

Is this information reliable? If it is ...wow

.But as per the dealer here in cochin there is only one variant, costing around the 20lakh mark. 35 confirmed bookings till thursday...It seems now they have stopped taking new bookings...
Cheers
Dilip

tanwaramit · 13th July 2009, 12:48

wow, even before official launch, there are bookings happening and there is a queue.
This cant go better than this for Toyota dealers.

McLaren Rulez · 13th July 2009, 13:00

Yeah after all, the Innova is the only real success in Toyota now. The Altis sales have disappointed, the Camry is among the rarest cars around and the Prado and LC are too expensive to become volume sellers. Maybe the Fortuner is the model that spearheads the turnaround

ScorpMan · 13th July 2009, 13:35

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Yeah after all, the Innova is the only real success in Toyota now. The Altis sales have disappointed, the Camry is among the rarest cars around and the Prado and LC are too expensive to become volume sellers. Maybe the Fortuner is the model that spearheads the turnaround

Altis Sales have disappointed? Mate, check the stats or ask Toyota. They are more than happy with the sales. Altis is leading its pack right now, and has a waiting period. Even the Corolla was a huge success for Toyota. Prado & LC were never meant to be volume sellers. Only the Camry has seen very limited success & that is only because of the absurd pricing, being a CBU.

McLaren Rulez · 13th July 2009, 13:52

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Originally Posted by ScorpMan

Altis Sales have disappointed? Mate, check the stats or ask Toyota. They are more than happy with the sales. Altis is leading its pack right now, and has a waiting period. Even the Corolla was a huge success for Toyota. Prado & LC were never meant to be volume sellers. Only the Camry has seen very limited success & that is only because of the absurd pricing, being a CBU.

Sorry

. Guess I should have checked stats. I was under the mistaken impression that the Civic was leading the segment.

Manuuj · 13th July 2009, 13:57

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Originally Posted by canonball

Manuuj the RR cost 50 lacs less outside so same difference

Come on if you looked at it really practically and objectively your fortuner argument applies to the RR as well you are being emtional about it not fair mate. Don't get me wrong both are great cars, but one is bigger status symbol than the other, hope that is not the reason you are applying different set of principles for each

hahahaha!

you are right!

May be i was being a bit emotional about it but the point i was trying to make was that we did not mind shelling out double the price for a Range Rover but for a Fortuner i mind spending twice as much of hard earned cash simply because Toyota can easily produce the vehicle here given the numbers in demand and make a healthy profit at a lower price.

If they can manufacture and sell in thailand for 11-12 lacs why not here!?

Also the Range Rover is more than a status symbol atleast to me..for me it represents the epitome of refinement and understated class that no Escalade or Hummer can offer.

It is a marvel of engineering in all aspects of Driveability, Safety, Off road Performance and Luxury.

That is why i said that my brother did not mind spending twice as much for a RR..the Fortuner somehow does not qualify for the same indulgence.

That said i would still buy it even if it was at a 20 lac pricepoint though i believe 15-16 lacs is a FAIR price to pay.

Cheers! (-:

hondadude · 13th July 2009, 19:42

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Originally Posted by tanwaramit

wow, even before official launch, there are bookings happening and there is a queue.
This cant go better than this for Toyota dealers.

Called one of the dealers in Bangalore. They already have around 35 bookings and if one books Fortuner now, it would be delivered only in October (or may be November).

The expected Launch date is August 23rd

Fortuner71 · 14th July 2009, 16:39

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Originally Posted by hondadude

Called one of the dealers in Bangalore. They already have around 35 bookings and if one books Fortuner now, it would be delivered only in October (or may be November).

The expected Launch date is August 23rd

Vehicle not launched but already the bookings have begun ? Any idea on the price if bookings have started ?

ScorpMan · 14th July 2009, 16:47

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Sorry

. Guess I should have checked stats. I was under the mistaken impression that the Civic was leading the segment.

Missed the mighty successful Qualis in that list.

hondadude · 14th July 2009, 20:25

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Originally Posted by Fortuner71

Vehicle not launched but already the bookings have begun ? Any idea on the price if bookings have started ?

Right now booking amount is one lakh. Expected on road price (as per the dealer) is around 24L (assuming ex-showroom of around 20L).

One of my cousin in Indore is also planning to book it. He has been hearing the ex-showroom price of 18L from the dealer there.

bhp1 · 14th July 2009, 23:21

"Bookings already"!!! Good lord, people are crazy or money overflowing out of their wallets!
Such practices push manufacturers to jack up prices like hell, then people cry about it, can't they control their senses somewhat!

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