Fav car of Politicians/Businessmen/Sports Stars/Film Stars. Macho Toyota SUV line up

PCS · 7th October 2009, 21:18

Guys I think Toyota now has complete range of SUV's in India at each and every price points ! What Say ?

My fav would be Fortuner & Land Cruiser, even though they are extremely priced. What about you?

Let me know your opinion / feedback on this.

motor spirit · 7th October 2009, 22:34

my vote is for the fortuner ..It rulez

canonball · 7th October 2009, 22:40

In the lineup the fortuner looks more areodynamic (greenhouse wise), sleek (not really the face but the sides and rear etc) and is the best value price wise I can live with the Innova interiors as long as they offer auto soon

1-Testosterone · 8th October 2009, 00:00

IMHO, with the kind of money they have, nothing less than a Landcruiser is their cup of tea!

IndrojitSircar · 8th October 2009, 00:57

I would also go for the Landcruiser and the Fortuner.

Aarman_008 · 8th October 2009, 02:08

Landcruiser would be my choice. The politicians in Chennai have already changed their old SUV (Safari, Sumo) to Toyota.

diffsoft · 8th October 2009, 07:38

Maybe OT, but now with gifts more than Rs 50,000 being taxed I fervently hope our politicians get less and less cars "gifted" to them.

prince_pervez · 8th October 2009, 08:04

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Originally Posted by PCS

My fav would be Fortuner & Land Cruiser, even though they are extremely priced. What about you?

The Fortuner is extremely well placed in terms of pricing.
Hon'able Sri Sharad Pawar had an LC long long back before it even
launched here in India. I think he also had the Range Rover. He visited our
college in one of those.

Dante · 8th October 2009, 11:28

In the pic above the smallest range Fortuner looks and actually is bigger than the expensive Prado.

SUV's are popular in politicians may be beacuse they represent size, road presence and power.

ACM · 8th October 2009, 12:02

The New endy looks closer to the Massive Landcurser upfront than any of the other members of the toyota family.

the headlamps and front grill of the New Endy emulate the Landcruser.

The Prado in profile has many elements that look like the Safari without the rear door mounted spare wheel.

evo · 8th October 2009, 13:28

With the Fortuner you`ll see many more politicians shift to Toyota SUV`s. Eventhough these 'humble servants' generally have mucho money, not all of them would be available to get hold of a 40 L Prado, let alone an 80L LC.

So expect to see some white fortuners with red lights and white towel seat covers with shady lace curtains!

GTO · 9th October 2009, 14:17

Money no bar, of course the Landcruiser. However, the Q7 is even more popular with the filmi types. The Landcruiser in their circles is "yesterday".

Expect a ton of white Fortuners serving politicians. All thanks to the pricing!

MileCruncher · 9th October 2009, 14:21

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Originally Posted by evo

So expect to see some white fortuners with red lights and white towel seat covers with shady lace curtains!

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Originally Posted by GTO

Expect a ton of white Fortuners serving politicians. All thanks to the pricing!

I guess because of their bookings there is a wait for 4-5 months on the Fortuner. Common man can wait while the so-called VIPs get first preference

shankar.balan · 9th October 2009, 14:38

since when have the "gifters' and "receivers" paid tax in those circles?

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Originally Posted by diffsoft

Maybe OT, but now with gifts more than Rs 50,000 being taxed I fervently hope our politicians get less and less cars "gifted" to them.

Abhay · 9th October 2009, 15:35

and since when is someone who can afford a Fortuner ,a common-man? ;-)

7th October 2009, 21:18	#1
PCS BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 217 Thanked: 176 Times	Fav car of Politicians/Businessmen/Sports Stars/Film Stars. Macho Toyota SUV line up Guys I think Toyota now has complete range of SUV's in India at each and every price points ! What Say ? My fav would be Fortuner & Land Cruiser, even though they are extremely priced. What about you? Let me know your opinion / feedback on this. Attached Thumbnails
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motor spirit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 236 Thanked: 112 Times	my vote is for the fortuner ..It rulez
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canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	In the lineup the fortuner looks more areodynamic (greenhouse wise), sleek (not really the face but the sides and rear etc) and is the best value price wise I can live with the Innova interiors as long as they offer auto soon Last edited by canonball : 7th October 2009 at 22:42.
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8th October 2009, 00:00	#4
1-Testosterone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amritsar Posts: 388 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	IMHO, with the kind of money they have, nothing less than a Landcruiser is their cup of tea!
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8th October 2009, 00:57	#5
IndrojitSircar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kolkata/Delhi Posts: 2,318 Thanked: 972 Times	I would also go for the Landcruiser and the Fortuner.
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Aarman_008 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 140 Thanked: 4 Times	Landcruiser would be my choice. The politicians in Chennai have already changed their old SUV (Safari, Sumo) to Toyota.
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8th October 2009, 07:38	#7
diffsoft BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 773 Thanked: 404 Times	Maybe OT, but now with gifts more than Rs 50,000 being taxed I fervently hope our politicians get less and less cars "gifted" to them.
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8th October 2009, 11:28	#9
Dante BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nasik Posts: 393 Thanked: 86 Times	In the pic above the smallest range Fortuner looks and actually is bigger than the expensive Prado. SUV's are popular in politicians may be beacuse they represent size, road presence and power.
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8th October 2009, 12:02	#10
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,745 Thanked: 4,361 Times View My Garage	The New endy looks closer to the Massive Landcurser upfront than any of the other members of the toyota family. the headlamps and front grill of the New Endy emulate the Landcruser. The Prado in profile has many elements that look like the Safari without the rear door mounted spare wheel.
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8th October 2009, 13:28	#11
evo BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kolkata/Shillong Posts: 780 Thanked: 158 Times View My Garage	With the Fortuner you`ll see many more politicians shift to Toyota SUV`s. Eventhough these 'humble servants' generally have mucho money, not all of them would be available to get hold of a 40 L Prado, let alone an 80L LC. So expect to see some white fortuners with red lights and white towel seat covers with shady lace curtains!
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9th October 2009, 14:17	#12
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,732 Times View My Garage	Money no bar, of course the Landcruiser. However, the Q7 is even more popular with the filmi types. The Landcruiser in their circles is "yesterday". Expect a ton of white Fortuners serving politicians. All thanks to the pricing!
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Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	and since when is someone who can afford a Fortuner ,a common-man? ;-)
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