Toyota Fortuner, the stylish new SUV launched in India, is all set to provide a smooth driving experience both on and off-road. With this review, know about its specifications & features.

Toyota Fortuner Review

For those who love to conquer the rugged road in style, Toyota’s latest SUV ‘Fortuner’ would be a treat for the eyes. This Japanese beauty is all set to kill the beasts of driving. The 7-seater vehicle offers travelers the delight of driving a grand SUV, coupled with style, enigma and elegance. The automobile is just the perfect combination of power, style, grandiose and sumptuousness. While the powerful engine is all set to have a roll on every kind of road, the dynamic and stylish exteriors are sure to set all eyeballs goggling. Couple this with plush leather upholstery and utility compartments and you have all the space needed for a super luxurious ambience. Toyota Fortuner has truly come as a savior for people with limited moolah.
Toyota Fortuner
 
Design & Style
Gone are the days when SUV’s were just big cars - today the concept has undergone a revamp, with Toyota’s newest kid, Fortuner, being a live example of this. The vehicle stands out as an extraordinary automobile on the road, displaying its sleek and stylish exteriors, coupled with luxurious and sumptuous interiors. The masculine profile of the car is beautifully complemented with the new chrome radiator grille and redesigned front and rear lamps, which are sure to captivate your senses. If Fortuner’s exquisite bodyline and shape allure you, the blissful interiors would mystify you further.
 
The interiors of Toyota Fortuner, built in an extravagant style, flaunt plush décor. Some of the features that the automobile incorporates are optitron meter, multi-information display, audio 6D changer, power window and assist grip. The ergonomically designed interface, together with plenty of compartments, makes you at ease, while riding in the charismatic Fortuner. On the whole, you can say that the insides of the SUV are largely spacious and equipped with all the contemporary facilities required for a modern day traveling.
 
Engine
In case you were blown by the subtle beauty and class of Fortuner, the engine would woo you further. The SUV boasts of a superior engine performance that assures the most comfortable ride in even absolute rugged conditions, with minimal fuel wastage. Powered by D-4D Diesel, with Intercooler Turbocharger 4 cylinder engine, Toyota Fortuner is mated to 5-speed manual transmission. The ravishing SUV generates a maximum output of 126 kW @ 3600 rpm, with a maximum torque of 343 Nm @ 1400-3400 rpm. The average displacement of the vehicle is about 2982 cc.
 
Safety
Toyotal Fortuner is loaded with safety features that make riding in the vehicle all the more pleasurable. The hi-tech technology in the car strikes a perfect balance, to ensure a stylish yet safe vehicle. The SUV comes with a GOA (Global Outstanding Assessment) body that is coupled with RS airbags, for both the driver as well as the passenger. Apart from this, the automobile also boasts of anti-lock braking system (ABS), back sonar, seatbelts and immobilizer. The high mount stop lamps further add to the glory of the vehicle, making it one of the safest SUV’s on road.
 
Variants & Price
Priced somewhere around Rs. 18.50 lakh, Toyota Fortuner is presently available in a single variant i.e. the diesel one. The stylish SUV is available in five different colors, including super white, silver mica, grey mica metallic, black mica and light blue metallic.
 
 Technical Specifications
 
Overview
 
Make
Toyota
Model
Fortuner
Body Type
SUV
Number Of Doors
5
Seating Capacity
7
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 litres
Dimensions
 
Length
4695 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1850 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Ground Clearance
221 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
Weight
 
Gross Weight
2510 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
Engine
 
Type
D-4D Diesel with Intercooler Turbocharger
Number of Cylinders
4 Cylinders In-line
Displacement
2982 cc
Transmission
5 speed Manual
Max. Power
126 kW @ 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
343 Nm @ 1400-3400 rpm
Suspension
 
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
4-Link with Lateral Rod
Brakes
 
Front
Ventilated Disc
Rear
Leading-Trailing Drum
Steering Type
Power
Tyre Size
265/65 R17 Tubeless Radials
 

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