Toyota to roll out GeNext Corolla, Fortuner

nkrishnap · 2nd April 2009, 22:00

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Originally Posted by roadlover

Hi there, I have always liked innova, except that the diesel is a bit under powered. I was excited to know that a new, more powerful (140 BHP approx) diesel Innova may be on its way. Is that true? Please let us know!! Thanks!!

The innova will not get a higher powered engine. Confirmed from the employee there.

canonball · 3rd April 2009, 19:25

August has been confirmed to me by them but the million $ question will they launch it with auto? I was told auto will come later!! can anyone confirm if it will have auto on day 1?

harry10 · 8th April 2009, 16:40

As per Economic times its coming in sep-
Toyota to launch Fortuner in India by September- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

canonball · 8th April 2009, 17:24

This is the first official word from Toyota reps. Was anyone able to confirm an auto option? Can anyone find out I am sure plans are frozen by now so they should be able to confirm if auto is coming with the launch?

BigRig · 8th April 2009, 19:07

It's official. Toyota announced that the Fortuner will roll out in September at est. 20 Lakhs:
Toyota to launch Fortuner by September

StarScream · 8th April 2009, 19:50

20 lakhs

. People were saying 16l for a 4x2 version. Innova here I come....

AlokSriva · 8th April 2009, 23:32

At ex-showroom price of 20 big ones, it would breach the psychological barrier of 20 lac by leaps and bounds once on road.

Not that it really matters for a person willing to shell out 20 to cough up another couple of lacs, but it definitely has a psychological impact. I for one, was eagerly looking forward for the launch to be among the first owners of this model in India, am having second thoughts now.

I am sure, this price point of 20l would have been decided by TKM -
a) keeping in mind the prices of alleged competition in the segment to which Fortuner belongs;
b) hype that news/rumours of Fortuner's launch in India has been creating since last few years; and
c) eagerness shown by car enthusiasts in forum like ours towards Fortuner's edge over competition.

Today's marketeers should learn a lesson or two of pricing strategy vs. human psyche from Bata

Additionally they should bear in mind the general sentiment buyers have towards acquiring depreciable assets like vehicles in arguably the worst economic downturn since WW-2.

God bless TKM! Hopefully Fortuner does not meet the same fate as Camry..

PS - in case someone asks what is the difference between b) and c) --
(b) is what is created by insane comments of dime a dozen johnnies on ACI/carwale etc. whereas (c) is an informed discussion based on the merits (or demerits) of a vehicle

bhp1 · 8th April 2009, 23:41

20L is way too much considering this based on the Innova's IMV platform!
Toyota knows it will have buyers making a beeline at this price too.

tanwaramit · 9th April 2009, 11:01

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Originally Posted by bhp1

20L is way too much considering this based on the Innova's IMV platform!
Toyota knows it will have buyers making a beeline at this price too.

at 20 L price, Fortuner loses its sheen as it had in other markets like Thailand, Philippines. (sold at approx - 12 L)

Way too high, had they launched it at same international comparative prices as Innova, it would have been killer. Anyway, even at this price there will be a big queue for the product as for the reasons discussed here umpteen number of times.

Am sad to hear this pricing from Toyota for Fortuner, Mahindra here I come, keep one scorpio for me..

4x4addict · 9th April 2009, 11:13

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Originally Posted by tanwaramit

Am sad to hear this pricing from Toyota for Fortuner, Mahindra here I come, keep one scorpio for me..

I agree. I may just settle for Safari/Scorpio if the Fortuner is priced at 20 Lakhs ex-showroom.

1-Testosterone · 9th April 2009, 11:26

Batch value apart, is Toyota Fortuner that special?

aerohit · 9th April 2009, 11:40

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Originally Posted by 1-Testosterone

Batch value apart, is Toyota Fortuner that special?

No it is not - because it is no land cruiser.

tanwaramit · 9th April 2009, 11:56

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Originally Posted by aerohit

No it is not - because it is no land cruiser.

Believe me, it is different.

See this, just one of the several videos.

YouTube - TOYOTA FORTUNER

Mods: I tried my best to embed Youtube video here, couldnt do it. Pls Help

Edit: Just did it.

vineethvazhayil · 9th April 2009, 12:27

20 lakhs, this is going the Altis way! I think Toyota should play the psychological game, price it at 18l so that OTR it just about stays under 20l.

muneemmk · 10th April 2009, 03:34

Heard that the Land Cruiser is also coming by the year end,Toyota is said to take bookings for the Fortuner from July onwards I heard from a Toyota insider.

3rd April 2009, 19:25	#167
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	August has been confirmed to me by them but the million $ question will they launch it with auto? I was told auto will come later!! can anyone confirm if it will have auto on day 1?
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8th April 2009, 16:40	#168
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,625 Times View My Garage	As per Economic times its coming in sep- Toyota to launch Fortuner in India by September- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times
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8th April 2009, 17:24	#169
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	This is the first official word from Toyota reps. Was anyone able to confirm an auto option? Can anyone find out I am sure plans are frozen by now so they should be able to confirm if auto is coming with the launch?
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8th April 2009, 19:07	#170
BigRig Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	It's official. Toyota announced that the Fortuner will roll out in September at est. 20 Lakhs: Toyota to launch Fortuner by September
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8th April 2009, 19:50	#171
StarScream Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Noida/Delhi Posts: 1,263 Thanked: 665 Times	20 lakhs . People were saying 16l for a 4x2 version. Innova here I come....
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8th April 2009, 23:32	#172
AlokSriva BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont Posts: 486 Thanked: 72 Times	At ex-showroom price of 20 big ones, it would breach the psychological barrier of 20 lac by leaps and bounds once on road. Not that it really matters for a person willing to shell out 20 to cough up another couple of lacs, but it definitely has a psychological impact. I for one, was eagerly looking forward for the launch to be among the first owners of this model in India, am having second thoughts now. I am sure, this price point of 20l would have been decided by TKM - a) keeping in mind the prices of alleged competition in the segment to which Fortuner belongs; b) hype that news/rumours of Fortuner's launch in India has been creating since last few years; and c) eagerness shown by car enthusiasts in forum like ours towards Fortuner's edge over competition. Today's marketeers should learn a lesson or two of pricing strategy vs. human psyche from Bata Additionally they should bear in mind the general sentiment buyers have towards acquiring depreciable assets like vehicles in arguably the worst economic downturn since WW-2. God bless TKM! Hopefully Fortuner does not meet the same fate as Camry.. PS - in case someone asks what is the difference between b) and c) -- (b) is what is created by insane comments of dime a dozen johnnies on ACI/carwale etc. whereas (c) is an informed discussion based on the merits (or demerits) of a vehicle
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8th April 2009, 23:41	#173
bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 4 Times	20L is way too much considering this based on the Innova's IMV platform! Toyota knows it will have buyers making a beeline at this price too.
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9th April 2009, 11:26	#176
1-Testosterone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amritsar Posts: 388 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	Batch value apart, is Toyota Fortuner that special?
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9th April 2009, 12:27	#179
vineethvazhayil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,513 Thanked: 456 Times View My Garage	20 lakhs, this is going the Altis way! I think Toyota should play the psychological game, price it at 18l so that OTR it just about stays under 20l.
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10th April 2009, 03:34	#180
muneemmk BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cochin Posts: 832 Thanked: 99 Times View My Garage	Heard that the Land Cruiser is also coming by the year end,Toyota is said to take bookings for the Fortuner from July onwards I heard from a Toyota insider.
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