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

Sawyer · 24th August 2009, 10:48

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Originally Posted by Ricky_63

Today's HT Delhi says the Ex-Showroom Delhi is 18-20 Lacs. Don't know what to make of it. The Tiguan is still awaited, as is the Grand Vitara Diesel

Cheers

I have noticed that for every car launch in recent times, these estimates are always lower than what the car eventually is priced at. I don't know why this happens, and I suspect it is the auto companies themselves that are guilty of doing this, to keep people waiting for their car to be released. Any other theory?

Punzabi · 24th August 2009, 10:56

All that I 've learnt from above posts is Fortuner = a-gigantor-on-wheels-with-bland-interiors-that-costs-a-buyer-a-fortune SUV (I believe Toyota named it right)

. Anyway nice write-up.

Arun K Vaddi · 24th August 2009, 11:00

H-E-L-P

I've been waiting for the Fortuner for a while and finally gave up. A friend of mine is going abroad and I am to pick up his 2yr old 32K on the odo Nissan X-Trail. I'm aware of the the after sales service quality differences between the two brands. But how would you compare these two vehicles. Ive not been able to find much info on the X-Trail on Team-BHP.

'best
Arun

ranc · 24th August 2009, 11:34

X trail is a very good vehicle, excellent fuel efficiency, its just that it does not have the road presence that the fortuner has.

Samurai · 24th August 2009, 11:38

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Originally Posted by lamborghini

@Samurai: To be fair, the fortuner would be 6-8L more than the Innova. For that price, we get slightly better (though similar) interiors, a 3.0D v/s a 2.4D, all time 4WD and a few other features.

I am going by the figure of 22L ex-showroom for the Fortuner, which is twice the price of Innova.

Anyway, we will know for sure by today.

bonny_79 · 24th August 2009, 11:42

Just read on another blog..18.45 Lks (ex- showroom) Delhi...

Ym-enjn · 24th August 2009, 11:45

Heres the teaser site:

Toyota - Fortuner

gvvictor · 24th August 2009, 11:47

It seems like toyota fortuner launched

"Toyota Fortuner is priced Rs18.45lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)"...cool pricing

source:vicky.in

zoom_vroom · 24th August 2009, 11:52

Hi Guys
Its finally here and that too at a great price.
I quote
"New Delhi, Aug 24 Auto maker Toyota Kirloskar Motor today announced the launch of its sports utility vehicle Fortuner, priced at Rs 18.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The new SUV comes with a 3.0 litre D-4D diesel engine with five speed manuel transmission.
"Globally, Fortuner has already sold over 2.5 lakh units in more than 60 countries since its launch in 2005. The launch of Fortuner today is an expression of Toyota&aposs commitment to provide best in class quality and technology to our customers in India," Toyota Motor Corporation Senior Managing Director Akira Okabe told reporters here.
"The SUV market in India has witnessed extensive growth due to launches in mid and premium SUV segment. We expect that the launch of the Fortuner will expand the mid SUV market in India," Toyota Kiloskar Motor Deputy Managing Director (marketing) Sandeep Singh said.
Toyota Kiloskar Motor is a joint venture between Japan-based Toyota Motor Corporation and India&aposs Kirloskar group."

Linky - Business : Toyota Kirloskar launches Fortuner : 658920

GTO · 24th August 2009, 11:53

LAUNCHED! All prices ex-showroom Delhi:

Fortuner : 18.45
Pajero : 20.64
Endeavour : 17.38 (3.0 4x4 variant)
Captiva : 21.50 (AWD variant)

AWESOME pricing, superb value for a Toyota 4x4 SUV. Heck, this makes the Pajero & Captiva seem overpriced. I'm glad that Toyota has priced the Fortuner realistically, and not gone overboard with the Toyota badge (as Honda did with the Jazz). To most potential customers, the Fortuner becomes a no-brainer at this price.

tanwaramit · 24th August 2009, 11:55

Launched at 18.45 L Delhi exshow room , will update more later , am here at launch

Arun K Vaddi · 24th August 2009, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by ranc

X trail is a very good vehicle, excellent fuel efficiency, its just that it does not have the road presence that the fortuner has.

Thank You Ranc! Would it be a good buy at 13L compared to a new Fortuner at 20L? While looks do matter, I might actually prefer an inconspicuous vehicle as long as i know it can do what I want it to. I'm not a serious offroader. I travel a lot and would like to go down a bad road or path or whatever once in a way.

Samurai · 24th August 2009, 12:02

18.45L for Fortuner is a slap in the face for Pajero and Captiva. Way to go Toyota, that's great pricing compared to all other lesser SUVs in the market.

The on-road price in Karnataka will be Rs.22.25L...

Sawyer · 24th August 2009, 12:03

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Originally Posted by tanwaramit

Launched at 18.45 L Delhi exshow room , will update more later , am here at launch

That is a surprise, though in places like Pune and Bangalore, that will still translate to around Rs 22 lakhs on road, that is still a good 2-3 lakhs lower than the Paj/Captiva. So it is still a significant distance from the Innova and will not eat into its market. It will be interesting to see how HM reacts. And I am guessing Ford will now have a problem pricing their new Endeavour.
@ Samurai - 23.3??? How much is the Pajero in Bangalore then- 25.5???

deepakchiniwal · 24th August 2009, 12:06

Thats a pleasant surprise to other manufacturers. May be since Fortuner is sharing parts with Innova, hence the reduction in price.

The colors are super white, silver mica metallic, grey mica metallic, black mica and light blue metallic.

The Fortuner comes with full time 4WD.

24th August 2009, 10:56	#122
Punzabi BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: PB-08/Adelaide Posts: 143 Thanked: 42 Times	All that I 've learnt from above posts is Fortuner = a-gigantor-on-wheels-with-bland-interiors-that-costs-a-buyer-a-fortune SUV (I believe Toyota named it right) . Anyway nice write-up.
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24th August 2009, 11:00	#123
Arun K Vaddi Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai / Chenna Posts: 11 Thanked: 5 Times	H-E-L-P I've been waiting for the Fortuner for a while and finally gave up. A friend of mine is going abroad and I am to pick up his 2yr old 32K on the odo Nissan X-Trail. I'm aware of the the after sales service quality differences between the two brands. But how would you compare these two vehicles. Ive not been able to find much info on the X-Trail on Team-BHP. 'best Arun
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24th August 2009, 11:34	#124
ranc BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lost somewhere on the Leh Manali hway Posts: 516 Thanked: 14 Times	X trail is a very good vehicle, excellent fuel efficiency, its just that it does not have the road presence that the fortuner has.
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24th August 2009, 11:42	#126
bonny_79 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	Just read on another blog..18.45 Lks (ex- showroom) Delhi...
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24th August 2009, 11:45	#127
Ym-enjn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 59 Times	Heres the teaser site: Toyota - Fortuner
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24th August 2009, 11:47	#128
gvvictor BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: trichi Posts: 33 Thanked: 0 Times	Toyota Fortuner launched It seems like toyota fortuner launched "Toyota Fortuner is priced Rs18.45lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)"...cool pricing source:vicky.in
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24th August 2009, 11:52	#129
zoom_vroom BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 262 Thanked: 52 Times	Fortuner launched for 18.45 lacs (Ex- Showroom - Delhi) Hi Guys Its finally here and that too at a great price. I quote "New Delhi, Aug 24 Auto maker Toyota Kirloskar Motor today announced the launch of its sports utility vehicle Fortuner, priced at Rs 18.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new SUV comes with a 3.0 litre D-4D diesel engine with five speed manuel transmission. "Globally, Fortuner has already sold over 2.5 lakh units in more than 60 countries since its launch in 2005. The launch of Fortuner today is an expression of Toyota&aposs commitment to provide best in class quality and technology to our customers in India," Toyota Motor Corporation Senior Managing Director Akira Okabe told reporters here. "The SUV market in India has witnessed extensive growth due to launches in mid and premium SUV segment. We expect that the launch of the Fortuner will expand the mid SUV market in India," Toyota Kiloskar Motor Deputy Managing Director (marketing) Sandeep Singh said. Toyota Kiloskar Motor is a joint venture between Japan-based Toyota Motor Corporation and India&aposs Kirloskar group." Linky - Business : Toyota Kirloskar launches Fortuner : 658920 Last edited by zoom_vroom : 24th August 2009 at 11:53.
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24th August 2009, 11:53	#130
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,508 Thanked: 300,646 Times View My Garage	LAUNCHED! All prices ex-showroom Delhi: Fortuner : 18.45 Pajero : 20.64 Endeavour : 17.38 (3.0 4x4 variant) Captiva : 21.50 (AWD variant) AWESOME pricing, superb value for a Toyota 4x4 SUV. Heck, this makes the Pajero & Captiva seem overpriced. I'm glad that Toyota has priced the Fortuner realistically, and not gone overboard with the Toyota badge (as Honda did with the Jazz). To most potential customers, the Fortuner becomes a no-brainer at this price. Last edited by GTO : 24th August 2009 at 11:58.
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24th August 2009, 11:55	#131
tanwaramit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dilwalon ki Dilli Posts: 1,930 Thanked: 497 Times	Launched at 18.45 L Delhi exshow room , will update more later , am here at launch
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24th August 2009, 12:02	#133
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,516 Times View My Garage	18.45L for Fortuner is a slap in the face for Pajero and Captiva. Way to go Toyota, that's great pricing compared to all other lesser SUVs in the market. The on-road price in Karnataka will be Rs.22.25L... Last edited by Samurai : 24th August 2009 at 12:15. Reason: wrong calculation
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24th August 2009, 12:06	#135
deepakchiniwal BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 353 Thanked: 28 Times	Thats a pleasant surprise to other manufacturers. May be since Fortuner is sharing parts with Innova, hence the reduction in price. The colors are super white, silver mica metallic, grey mica metallic, black mica and light blue metallic. The Fortuner comes with full time 4WD.
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