First Drive on the Fortuner EDIT : Launched @ 18.45 lakhs!

karpusv · 2nd September 2009, 12:07

I like this stuff.

Digital Vampire · 2nd September 2009, 16:40

Toyota Fortuner 3.0 MT road test by Carwale

Toyota Fortuner 3.0 MT Road Test - Wheels of Fortune - CarWale.com

tanwaramit · 2nd September 2009, 16:43

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Originally Posted by karpusv

I like this stuff.

Yeah, something Jazz has, in quite a few numbers. Nice stuff indeed.

VMG · 2nd September 2009, 18:01

Seen the specifications ... rear brakes are 'leading trailing drum'.
Is it better than disc brakes? or because of cost cutting...

theMAG · 2nd September 2009, 18:04

Man! I've seen quite a few Fortuners on-road over the last few days here. I'll say one thing - that vehicle has massive street presence! The only other vehicle before this that had this sort of street presence was the Endy.

And it looks hot on-the-road.

1-Testosterone · 2nd September 2009, 18:09

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Originally Posted by VMG

Seen the specifications ... rear brakes are 'leading trailing drum'.
Is it better than disc brakes? or because of cost cutting...

Cost Cutting. They have cut many corners which should not have been a case in this price segment. At least they should have matched Mitsubishi Outlander in interiors (including Music System) and accessories.

4x4addict · 2nd September 2009, 18:47

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Originally Posted by 1-Testosterone

At least they should have matched Mitsubishi Outlander in interiors (including Music System) and accessories.

How much is the OUtlander?

1-Testosterone · 2nd September 2009, 18:58

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

How much is the OUtlander?

A cool 2 lacs above it which is also way overpriced.
Lets put it in this way; if Camry being a CBU, is priced 2.71 lacs over Fortuner, Fortuner being a CKD deserves better interiors and accessories. Anything over 15 Lacs deserves at least an advanced music system if not a RF.

karpusv · 3rd September 2009, 08:52

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Originally Posted by 1-Testosterone

A cool 2 lacs above it which is also way overpriced.
Lets put it in this way; if Camry being a CBU, is priced 2.71 lacs over Fortuner, Fortuner being a CKD deserves better interiors and accessories. Anything over 15 Lacs deserves at least an advanced music system if not a RF.

If we were to expect a premium music system from Toyota and other things like rear discs et al, then we could expect them to price it another 2 lacs higher too.

And to address the price of Fortuner as compared to Camry, well yes camry costs just 2.7 lacs more than fortuner

.
But you cant seat 7 in a Camry and neither would you take it on bad roads (Now i'm imagining the camry doing off-road

).

GTO · 4th September 2009, 10:34

5,000 confirmed bookings for the Fortuner. On a related note, the Altis also grows with 750 units sold in August 2009.

Fortuner production being increased to 600 monthly.

Vid6639 · 4th September 2009, 12:03

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Originally Posted by GTO

On a related note, the Altis also grows with 750 units sold in August 2009.

OT: So that's 749 + 1 Black coloured one.

PS: sorry couldn't resist that one.

Ym-enjn · 4th September 2009, 14:10

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Originally Posted by GTO

5,000 confirmed bookings for the Fortuner. On a related note, the Altis also grows with 750 units sold in August 2009.

Fortuner production being increased to 600 monthly.

5000

!! There goes any chance of other variants in near future..

StarScream · 4th September 2009, 19:32

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Originally Posted by Ym-enjn

5000

!! There goes any chance of other variants in near future..

very near future perhaps but in about a year after the initial hype has died down and backlog orders have been met, I would think Toyota will have to introduce new variants to keep the 600 a month production line humming.

Manuuj · 4th September 2009, 19:33

Finally finally finally..after 5 years of waiting and drooling and complaining and frustration..its here..in the metal (flesh)..and even better ive booked mine!

Somewhere..right now..the wheels have been set in motion, the robots are cranking up, welders are welding, glass is being formed, steel pressed..and out of this symphony of a hundred machines working in tandem..out shall step my very own Silver Metallic Fortuner!

I await thee humbly
my silver steed,
for all my prayers
toyota did heed.

I implore thee now
for a little speed,
as it has been
a while indeed..

A trip to the hills
is the need,
in my shiny silver steed
so i may go
and score some weed..

(no offense meant to any ones sensibilities!)

Manuuj · 4th September 2009, 20:51

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Originally Posted by bhp1

Disclaimer: Not related to ones who have booked or bought!

We Indians have a herd....Swift diesel due to ...this was a mark of my protest to the murky policies of creating artificial dearth & attracting more consumers.
Similarly I have let the Fortuner pass by, running/mad after things is just not me!

i agree with you..i too feel that making people wait 6 months in this day and age is blasphemy!

i too wanted to register my protest in a similar fashion...but then i saw one drive by...sigh!..

Look at the bright side..it will teach me how to be patient.

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Manuuj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Delhi. Posts: 883 Thanked: 5,368 Times	Finally finally finally..after 5 years of waiting and drooling and complaining and frustration..its here..in the metal (flesh)..and even better ive booked mine! Somewhere..right now..the wheels have been set in motion, the robots are cranking up, welders are welding, glass is being formed, steel pressed..and out of this symphony of a hundred machines working in tandem..out shall step my very own Silver Metallic Fortuner! I await thee humbly my silver steed, for all my prayers toyota did heed. I implore thee now for a little speed, as it has been a while indeed.. A trip to the hills is the need, in my shiny silver steed so i may go and score some weed.. (no offense meant to any ones sensibilities!) Last edited by Manuuj : 4th September 2009 at 19:49.
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