[Born 2 Be Wild]

Originally Posted by Stolidus500

Yup, I got more than what I paid for it. I have booked 4x4 AT Pearl White with understanding if 4x2 AT or Legender 4x2 is available early, they'll deliver that.

I am still confused with variant. I drove my Fortuner yesterday, I was satisfied with music system but not wowed. Haven't been able to listen to JBL system in-person. If I do, it'll make this decision very easy but the dealership I booked with, only had Legender 4x2 test drive vehicle. Plus officially they have quoted delivery month as November.

Exciting and confusing times

Congrats sir, welcome to the waiting band wagon . Superior white is the colour most easily available. If your usage requires 4x4 then please go for it otherwise for most 4x2 will suffice. Official wait time as per toyota is max 16 weeks as mentioned on my booking. But it will not be more then 3 months i guess.

[Stolidus500]

Originally Posted by Born 2 Be Wild

Congrats sir, welcome to the waiting band wagon . Superior white is the colour most easily available. If your usage requires 4x4 then please go for it otherwise for most 4x2 will suffice. Official wait time as per toyota is max 16 weeks as mentioned on my booking. But it will not be more then 3 months i guess.

I am no sir, sir If white, it has to be Pearl white and my family doesn't want black.

As for the variant, after getting the same advice from esteemed members, I had a discussion with my Dad and brother after which we have changed our booking to 4x2 AT only.

My sincerest thanks to you, Cool_dube and other members who gave advice on variant choice. It was confusing for me and in the end I feel like I made a right crowdsourced decision.

Glad to be a member of waiting bandwagon and this community

[febin8055]

Originally Posted by febin8055

I am in a serious dilemma! Looking for a 7 seater. Booked XUV 700 and delivery is scheduled for next month.

Coming to my question- how comfortable do you guys think fortuner is? Will my family keep cursing me for another 5-7 years until my next change? I took a test drive and I m really happy with the beast. Both front and middle row seems ok for me considering my thar experience. Wife had an ok impression about fortuner, ride quality is better than Thar, interior is ok, no sunroof. S”The only time I take family on fortuner is going to be family visits to Wayanad, Chikmagalur, mangalore and vacations(mostly highways). And I can enjoy the bad roads in bangalore without caring about the potholes like the way I do in my thar. Any other alternatives to Fortuner, or should I stick with XUV 700 and save some money? Appreciate your thoughts!

Finally went ahead with the fortuner 4X4AT. Decided to go with toyota protect insurance as per the discussions earlier in this thread. Any recommendations for Smiles package based on the ownership experiences?

Planning to get the below accessories.

[eRajesh]

Originally Posted by febin8055

Finally went ahead with the fortuner 4X4AT. Decided to go with toyota protect insurance as per the discussions earlier in this thread. Any recommendations for Smiles package based on the ownership experiences?

Planning to get the below accessories.

Most of these accessories will be available outside at a far lower price.

[febin8055]

Originally Posted by eRajesh

Most of these accessories will be available outside at a far lower price.

BHPians - Any recommendations for accessories for fortuner in bangalore.

[CEF_Beasts]

Originally Posted by febin8055

Planning to get the below accessories.

Better to get electronic accessories and the fender mirror from the Toyota dealership itself.

Rest can be bought from outside.

[powertrain]

Originally Posted by febin8055

BHPians - Any recommendations for accessories for fortuner in bangalore.

I got the Auto Folding Mirror on my 4x4 AT. It's something that you will use. Other than that everything is just cosmetic. Adds no real value.

I had got the TPMS from Toyota for our other car - Innova. Not very reliable. So for the Fortuner, I got an internal TPMS from Sensairy. Works very well.

P.S - What is this " Front & Rear Underrun"?
Regards,
Powertrain

[febin8055]

Originally Posted by powertrain

P.S - What is this " Front & Rear Underrun"?
Regards,
Powertrain

New addition to the accessories list.

Source: Google

[channelv]

Originally Posted by febin8055

New addition to the accessories list.

Source: Google

Are there any Toyota/ non Toyota underbody protection plates which is recommended by experts here?

[Born 2 Be Wild]

Finally the wait is over, no strings pulled, no add on's forced by the dealer. Wrote a mail on 22/06 to toyota bharat about me waiting for the car since last week march, they said they will look into it, got a call from the dealer today sir i have got you a car, checked the vin its June manufactured, how, where, when he got this car i have no clue. I am just happy that i am getting it. Will pick it up on sunday

[cnu]

Originally Posted by febin8055

New addition to the accessories list.

Source: Google

This is for pre-2021 models. Current models come with the underrun from factory.

[CEF_Beasts]

Originally Posted by cnu

This is for pre-2021 models. Current models come with the underrun from factory.

Toyota India is selling the new Fortuner’s underrun as few pieces of black plastic attached on the underrun from factory.

[MetalClank]

I am hearing a wait period of 7-8 months as of June 2022 with the only Toyota dealership left in Hyderabad. The other 2-3 Toyota dealerships have abruptly shut down (and taken out from Toyota Bharath website as well). Its a challenging situations as consumers have no choice but to wait and go with the only dealer. How are the wait times at other parts of the country for a Fortuner? It used to be a 4 month delay, now its 7-8 months!

[vredesbyrd]

Did a 40km long test drive on a Legender 4x2 AT since I can't afford a new Fortuner in the near or distant future (as long as I don't switch companies).

Having only driven low slung sedans and hatchbacks all my life, I was not expecting much but boy, oh boy, was I wrong!
The first concern that comes to one's mind is how can one even maneuver something so big on our streets, but then I realise that the Superb was a tiny bit longer than this and the sheer bulk is multiplied because of it's height.

The Good:

• Engine: A slight jab on the accelerator absolutely pins you into the seat. Dad was taken aback by how this thing can get going from standstill.
  The traction control light did blink on a few corners and U-turns . Power delivery was smooth and relentless.
  Was repeatedly hitting the 80km/h and 120km/h warnings despite trying to be calm and composed.
  
  
• Transmission: As previously mentioned in the reviews, nothing special but nothing bad either. Serves the purpose and the shifts are really smooth.
  The paddle shifter system (S4-thing) is weird but got used to it. Was engine-braking in no time. Shift times are nowhere close to my DSG but it is not bad either.
  
  
• Platform & Handling: Again, not like the Superb or Vento but pretty great. Yes, the Endeavour handles better and there is body-roll, but that is inevitable with high GC and ladder-frame chassis.
  Had no issues taking corners at triple digit speeds and could easily weave in and out of dense Amausi Metro traffic. Also, the steering is not heavy. Feels very good to use and quite direct.
  However, the mute button is a long-press type. What a pain!
  
  
• Ride Quality: Bouncy! Comfortable but bouncy! On the same Amausi Road, there are imperfections that cause vertical movement. Driving on the same road for the past few years, I never felt a thing in the Superb or Vento.
  The Legender kept going womp-womp, up and down. But it was not bad per se. It just made me feel sleepy. Bad roads, craters, speed breakers, potholes? With a vehicle like this, slowing down is a mere suggestion.
  It just devours everything in it's path. I'd crawl at 10-15km/h in the sedans. On the same roads, I was easily doing 40-60km/h. Mighty impressive. Gets better with highway speeds. I can live with it. No complaints.
  
  
• Mileage: I was getting 11.4L/100km (8.7 kmpl) after driving like a complete idiot. This is a very good FE number despite the 2.6T weight and 201hp 2.8L but nowhere near the Vento, which is obvious.
  
  
• Visibility & Presence: I feel like the king of the hill. I feel safe, I feel secure. I feel invincible. I feel. Feelings aside, two wheelers, tempos, e-rickshaws and taxis do behave better around you.
  They wouldn't stop for the Superb or the Vento but here they would. Also they would prefer to keep some distance. Glad they didn't see the driver or they'd just ram, considering me as a spoilt school kid.
  The greenhouse is impressive and the ORVMs are huge. They're probably bigger than my head. When I stand outside, the windshield starts at my chin (I am 5'1").
  
  
• Comfort & Interior: Great seats with good adjustment. Very comfortable. I used to think that ventilated seats are just a gimmick but I was dead wrong. Having a cool butt is really cool.
  Dad said that the 2nd row was really comfortable as well, except the odd bounce thrown in. The AC worked like a charm. Excellent visibility all around.

The Bad:

• Price: It is way too expensive. I either need to rob a bank or join an IIM to even think of buying one on a loan. Would be VFM at maybe 5-10L less. 4x4 AT is 47L on road in Lucknow. I could get a 4x2 AT from 2017 and a 530d from 2014 for that money.
  
  
• Infotainment: All is well, especially with the addition of Carplay and Android Auto. But, there is no 360 degree camera. Though it is an official accessory at a reasonable price of 30k.
  The sound quality was absolutely trash. My 14k JBL Pulse 3 sounds way better. Could be an EQ issue too. It sounded too audiophile, i.e. absolutely no bass, little mids and only ear piercing treble coming though paper tin cans.
  (sorry, I just ripped a joke at the EQ and sound settings audiophiles usually prefer ). Anyway, wasn't too bothered as I was smitten by the rest of the vehicle.
  
  
• Ground Clearance: It is a two-edged sword. While it solves every problem I have with sedans, mom is absolutely going to loathe travelling in a Fortuner just because of this. Not recommended for people with arthritis.
  
  
• Performance Mode Buttons Position: The position is really uncomfortable. I have to move the seat really ahead because of my height. This causes the mode buttons to be in a really awkward position.
  I was having to dig back and it was uncomfortable, so I just left it in power mode. Sharp and spicy. They could have just slapped the buttons somewhere on the dashboard.

I now definitely want to get my hands on a used one few years down the line. My opinion for the Fortuner has done a complete 180° after this drive.
Initially the the escort rep and driver were unsure of my ability to drive this monster (due to my appearance and I don't blame them for it) but they got comfortable real soon.
Sunny Toyota was a lovely experience. Big thanks to Mr. Ashutosh Tripathi and his colleague to sit down and discuss it all and let us have a go.

Some photos from the session taken in a haphazard manner:

Big car, baby thumb:


Big Bongo:


Blinders/Flashbangs for the oncoming traffic:


Nice interiors:


Best angle:


R18 Hot Wheels style rims shod with Dueler 265/60R18.
To be honest, these rims look nice but probably belong on a 1/32 scale model.
Would much prefer the Pizza-Hut style rims on the regular 4x4 FL.
Also, notice the complete lack of cladding.


Another cockpit shot:


Some lucky fellow about to become much happier. Unfortunately, it is an MT:


Bottom line, I am in love with the Fortuner. Consulting doesn't pay me enough. Maybe I'll become a politician.

[zaid qazi]

Originally Posted by MetalClank

I am hearing a wait period of 7-8 months as of June 2022 with the only Toyota dealership left in Hyderabad. The other 2-3 Toyota dealerships have abruptly shut down (and taken out from Toyota Bharath website as well). Its a challenging situations as consumers have no choice but to wait and go with the only dealer. How are the wait times at other parts of the country for a Fortuner? It used to be a 4 month delay, now its 7-8 months!

There is a new dealership of Toyota that has opened up in hyderabad. I don't know if they have started taking bookings yet because there is no car on display but yes one new dealership of Toyota is on it's way.