Monday, October 5, 2009

2009 TOYOTA FORTUNER SUV REVIEW


The Toyota's new SUV Fortuner which was introduced recently in the Indian markets has become a grand success in Indian automobile industry. When we can get a brand new Toyota Fortuner at a price of Rs.1,842,000 why should we spend 80 lakhs to buy a Landcruiser or 25 lakhs to buy a Lexus? The Toyota Fortuner is a good competetor to the Ford Endeavour and Mitsubishi Pajero. Want to know more?

Design
The most notable feature of Toyota Fortuner is its size itself. The new Fortuner weighs about 2 tons. The large twin head lamp, long bonnet, the intercooler vent above the bonnet and the comparatively smaller grill gives the Fortuner an even larger look. Th Fortuner has extra large 265-65 R 17 Dunlop Grand Truck snow and mud tyres. The ground clearance of Toyota Fortuner is 221 mm. The glass window at the rear most end has a special design. The spare wheel is attached to the bottom of the SUV as in bus.

Interior
The seating arrangement in Fortuner is at a greater height comparing to other cars and SUVs. There are large three seats in 3 rows. The Fortuner has a very large interior space. Though the interior resembles that of Innova, it is more laxurious in Fortuner. The audio system has on-board computer screen. The dials have better visibility. The climate control unit as in Innova has been used in Fortuner.
The Fortuner comes with modern safety technologies like airbags and ABS. The middle and rear seats are comfortable.

Engine
The 2982cc 4-cylinder inline common rail turbo diesel engine can produce a maximum power of 169 bhp @ 3600 rpm and a maximum torque of 343 Nm @ 1400 rpm. The 0-100km time of Fortuner is 12.74 sec.

Driving
Due to the size and power of engine and the efficiency of gear ratio, frequent gear changing is not needed for ordinary uses of Fortuner. The engine sound is very low in road driving.
The journey in Fortuner is comfortable than that cars in bad roads. Handling is also good.

Pricing
Rs.18.42 lakhs

Verdict
4/5


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