18.45 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi), it costs 25.59 lakhs today! The competition would give its right arm for the wide market appeal that the Fortuner enjoys.
While the 4x4 MT was originally launched at Rs. This is despite the frequent price hikes ( something its sibling - the Innova - also experiences often)! In the 6 years since launch, the Fortuner has moved from being a 20 lakh SUV to a 30 lakh one. It continues to effortlessly rope in sales of 1200-1500 units a month. 6 years since launch, this Toyota still outsells all of its direct competitors combined. It's one of the rare cars whose sales actually improved after the midlife point. The butch mini-Landcruiser looks, the company's legendary body-on-frame reliability, excellent engine and good space saw the Fortuner go from strength to strength. Mediocre fuel economy due to the 2000 kilo weight, AT & big 3.0 engineĪfter a 4 year long wait, Toyota India finally launched the Fortuner in 2009.Only two airbags in such an expensive vehicle.Many features missing ( reach-adjustable steering, auto-dimming IRVM, flippy key etc.).Still no rear discs! Inadequate stopping power from high speed Ordinary, utilitarian interiors are strikingly similar to the Innova's.Stiff suspension is too bumpy, especially at city speeds.The price just keeps climbing with time.Goodies: vehicle stability control, reversing camera, electric driver's seat, GPS navigation and touchscreen ICE.Offroad capability with 4x4, low ratio transfer case, LSD & lockable diff.Marries convenience with go-anywhere ability Excellent diesel engine with 169 BHP & 360 Nm of torque.The Toyota Fortuner 3.0 AT 4x4 has been launched in India at a price of Rs.