Toyota Fortuner 4x4 AT Launched @ Rs.26.49 Lakh

[vm2011]

Toyota will be launching a new variant of the Fortuner with a 2.5-litre diesel engine in the first week of October. Mated to a manual transmission, this 2.5-litre engine will make 168bhp. This two-wheel drive variant will be positioned below all the current 3.0-litre offerings from the Toyota stable.
Besides the new 2.5-litre engined Fortuner, Toyota is also planning to launch a 3.0-litre 4WD Automatic version that will sit at the top end of the range. The power output remains the same at 168bhp.

Source: Autocar India

[AMG]

I dont know what price point are they targetting with this one?

20 lakh OTR???

[Akash1886]

The basic version of present Toyota Fortuner as of yesterday costs 24 lacs on road. I went to see the Corolla 2014 yesterday so checked Fortuner too. If Toyota plans to launch a revised and more efficient engine capacity then probably the price should be between 18 to 20 lacs. Engine is one thing that Toyota has been surviving on for a long time otherwise their portfolio is really limited.

The 2.5 L Endeavor shall be it's main competitor with a price tag of 20 Lacs. So, as I said above the base model Fortuner is 24 lacs with 3.0 L engine so 2.5 L new Fortuner should be priced competitively so that Endaevor doesn't become a nightmare for upcoming Toyota Fortuner.

Regards

Akash

[nishant5858]

Just wanted to ask for Information, will Toyota launch Camry Diesel using this 2.5 L D4D Engine. If that happens, Camry sales will increase and a reliable diesel premium sedan will be available for buyers. Apart from Superb, I don't think there are any cars with diesel heart in its segment.

[vm2011]

Toyota Fortuner 2.5 To Launch In Mid-January, 4WD Auto Also Coming..
Power output is tuned upto 144PS by replacing its Fixed Geometry Turbocharger with a Variable Geometry unit. More importantly, it generates 343Nm of peak torque which is equal$to that of the current manual options.

The current lineup of the Fortuner 3.0 Automatic is highly expected to get a new 4WD variant which is currently available only in two-wheel drive type

On design front, no any change is expected other than the new badges but interior is likely to boast of a few new features.
This new lightweight Fortuner will help Toyota to target a wide segment of buyers which its closest rival, the Ford Endeavour.

Scoop - Toyota Fortuner 2.5 To Launch In Mid-January, 4WD Auto Also Coming

[HARI GANGADHARAN]

Originally Posted by vm2011

Toyota Fortuner 2.5 To Launch In Mid-January, 4WD Auto Also Coming..
Power output is tuned upto 144PS by replacing its Fixed Geometry Turbocharger with a Variable Geometry unit. More importantly, it generates 343Nm of peak torque which is equal$to that of the current manual options.

The current lineup of the Fortuner 3.0 Automatic is highly expected to get a new 4WD variant which is currently available only in two-wheel drive type

On design front, no any change is expected other than the new badges but interior is likely to boast of a few new features.
This new lightweight Fortuner will help Toyota to target a wide segment of buyers which its closest rival, the Ford Endeavour.

Scoop - Toyota Fortuner 2.5 To Launch In Mid-January, 4WD Auto Also Coming

Good news to hear.This is the same d4d block (2.5L) available in innova today.But what makes difference is that the addition of a VNT(variable nozzle turbo) which boosts the power from 102 bhp to 144bhp!! Some rumour going around is that the next gen innova will get this power train with VNT.God knows what toyota bharat is going to do here.No wonder if toyota do a corrolla story again.

What makes me is that,the current generation Toyota Kijang(here Innova)in philippines is available with this VNT block+Automatic gear box.Why they avoided it in indian market?For reducing production cost?May be they didn't want to kill fortuner sales.

Originally Posted by nishant5858

Just wanted to ask for Information, will Toyota launch Camry Diesel using this 2.5 L D4D Engine.

No way.All these 2KD FTV and 1KD FTV diesels are made for IMV platform (used in innova,fortuner,hilux etc) were these engines are mounted Longitudinally.For mounting these engines in camry's engine bay they have to do a lot of home work.As toyota is lazy in doing this,we can conclude that there is no way for this.

[Mathew]

Originally Posted by HARI GANGADHARAN

All these 2KD FTV and 1KD FTV diesels are made for IMV platform (used in innova,fortuner,hilux etc) were these engines are mounted Longitudinally.For mounting these engines in camry's engine bay they have to do a lot of home work.As toyota is lazy in doing this,we can conclude that there is no way for this.

Front wheel Drive vs Rear wheel Drive. Again, it is Sedan vs SUV. Both got merits and drawbacks. Assume driving a sedan and SUV on a very rough terrain. On sedan we count each potholes, while SUV not. Toyota SUVs with 4x2 are rear wheel drives.

[Autoenthusiast11]

Its been quite some time we have hearing this news, any idea if there is any official confirmation on this?

Came across some info., so though of sharing with you all - Globally, there are lot of power train options for Fortuner 2.5 & 2.7 in Vietnam and Gasoline 4.0L and 2.7L in Egypt

[bhvm]

considering the very high price premium,
fortuner 2.5L Should be priced at 18 lac max with 150bhp ,5 or 6 speed manual

3.0L should be 22 lac max with 200+ bhp and 8 speed dsg gearbox.

otherwise it's very stupid deal.

[HARI GANGADHARAN]

Originally Posted by bhvm

considering the very high price premium,
fortuner 2.5L Should be priced at 18 lac max with 150bhp ,5 or 6 speed manual

No way man!!Even the 102bhp 2.5L innova which shares the same engine block(think,its even without VNT) of 2.5L fortuner costs ~18 lakhs(Z variant) on-road price.

What toyota is going to do is,increasing the price of 3.0L fortuner to a high level(about 30 lakhs) and price the 2.5L fortuner to current price level of 3.0L Fortuner.The launch of next gen fortuner will greatly help them to do this.

This 2.5L engine is not new for toyota.Globally,this engine is shared by Hilux,Innova and Fortuner from 2004 onwards when they launched KD series engines.

[bhvm]

Originally Posted by HARI GANGADHARAN

No way man!!Even the 102bhp 2.5L innova which shares the same engine block(think,its even without VNT) of 2.5L fortuner costs ~18 lakhs(Z variant) on-road price.

What toyota is going to do is,increasing the price of 3.0L fortuner to a high level(about 30 lakhs) and price the 2.5L fortuner to current price level of 3.0L Fortuner.The launch of next gen fortuner will greatly help them to do this.

This 2.5L engine is not new for toyota.Globally,this engine is shared by Hilux,Innova and Fortuner from 2004 onwards when they launched KD series engines.

what Toyota is doing is simply shooting themselves in the foot. even at 25L. the vehicle is priced double than what it's worth. the features apart from 3.0L is not much different than safari storme.
if Indian brand decides to launch 25L TO 30L vehicle, it's will have 200hp + engine, 9 speed DSG, adaptive suspension, LED smart headlights, memory seats and what not.

so why is the Toyota being unfair and cheating us?
when I brought fortuner, it's price in Philippines was near 13 to 14 lac INR. THAT'S what it deserves.

[AshBabu]

I am sure Toyota will price 2.5 L from 19lakh to 24 lakh and might increase the price of 3.0L Fortuner by doing some cosmetic changes. No way they are going to reduce the price. Also they might price the 2.5L Fortuner slightly above Ford Endeavor.

Whatever features they are offering now, Fortuner is selling 1.5k month after month. With no worth while competition in sight, I don't think Fortuner will be challenged in near future.

[HARI GANGADHARAN]

The price of fortuner 2.5L might be above 20 Lakh.Because the new gen innova will get the same engine of 2.5L fortuner and rumoured to be priced at 20 lakh.So to prevent overlapping of prices between Fortuner and innova ,Toyota will play cleverly here by pricing 2.5L fortuner above 20 lakhs.

[Akash1886]

Friends,

Here is the exclusive official brochure of the New Toyota Fortuner 4x4 AT launched yesterday for TAI. The car will be available for review in about week 10 days so I'll review it then.







Requesting guests to give due credit to TAI in-case of republishing these pics of Brochure.

Regards

Akash

[350Z]

Toyota has debuted the Fortuner 3.0L 4x4 with a five speed automatic transmission at price tag of Rs.26,49,429 (Ex.showroom, Delhi).

Exclusive Features:

• All-Black Interiors

• 12 Spoke 17” Alloys

• Revised Front Foglamp Housing

• Smoked Headlamps and Taillamps

• New Colors: Bronze Mica Metallic and Silver Metallic

• Touchscreen DVD Screen + Navigation (Voice command enabled)

Drive Safe,
350Z