Toyota Fortuner

 The changes to the new 2012 Fortuner are not limited to the exterior. Before stepping in, or rather climbing into the Fortuner, the first thing that sets the mood for changes to come your way are the sporty pedals – they simply look fab! Next, the steering wheel is new (similar to the one found on the top end Innova though) and feels good to hold. It also houses the usual buttons for various functions including audio system, Bluetooth connected phone and multi-information display. Most importantly, the faux wood finish on the upper part of the steering wheel simply wins the heart – it looks great and feels better when held.

Interiors Details

• Boot Space

  Toyota Fortuner is available with boot space capacity of 200-600 liter with folded rear seats which is more than enough for carrying luggage.

• Speedometer

  Analog speedometer has been used in this sport utility vehicle to give an outstanding look.

• Gear Lever

  Gear lever of Tata Fortuner is designed keeping in mind the esthetics and ergonomics.

• Cup Holders

  Cup holders are provided near the gear levers.

• Glovebox

  Glove Box is provided at the proper place and is spacious to cater the requirements.

• Audio System

  Toyota Fortuner is available with advanced touch screen controls in-dash 2-din single CD/MP3 capable audio system and DVD player with six speakers.

• Air Conditioner

  Dual air conditioning system with automatic climate control system offers weather as per the needs.

• Arm Rests

  Arm rests are provided in the front as well as in the back row.

• Air Vents

  4 air vents are provided all in the front dashboard.

• Seats

  Comfortable seats are available for passengers which act as street buster for them.

• Leg Room

  Fortuner has a good legroom of 1190mm and 860mm for front and rear respectively.

• Knee Room

  Toyota Fortuner has 860mm and 920mm knee room provided in the front and rear respectively which is quite enough.

• Shoulder Space

  Shoulder space of 1150mm is there in all models of Toyota Fortuner to give you a comfortable sitting posture.

• Head Room

  1000mm (max) to 950mm (min) headroom is available in all variants of Toyota Fortuner to give room even the tall ones.

• Steering Wheel

  It is having leather covered steering wheel which can be tilted for your convenience.

• Power Windows

  Front and rear power windows are available which is common these days.

• Keyless Entry

  Keyless Entry option is also there in the Toyota Fortuner.

• Driver Information Display

  Toyota Fortuner is offered with speedometer with electronic display on it along with the RPM meter on the left hand side. The Fuel and temperature meter are placed on the right side. There is couple of warning displayed before the RPM meter like doors unlocked and so on.

 The Fortuner Sportivo variant is all about being sporty. At 4705mm in length, 1840mm in width and 1850mm in height, the new Fortuner might be smaller than the Ford Endeavour and the Mitsubishi Pajero, but at the same time, it is much wider than both the rivals and this is what gives the Fortuner massive road presence. Additionally, it also has a class leading ground clearance of 220mm, giving it that ‘high’ feeling. The new Fortuner improves on the previous version in the way it looks from almost all angles. The new 2012 Fortuner gets a Land Cruiser type front-end while simply put, makes it look stunning. The Fortuner SUV on the other hand is now more sporty with the TRD treatment. This Limited edition is for those who want something to spice up their Fortuner. The Fortuner TRD Sportivo Limited Edition has new features like new front bumper spoiler, new rear roof spoiler, TRD Sportivo Emblem and new rear bumper spoiler. The company has also introduced new color – Pearl White Mica which will be available in all grade along with three dual tone colors – Super White + Grey, Silver + Grey and White Pearl Mica + Grey.

Exteriors

• Front Design

  Fortuner the new SUV gets Toyota’s signature grille, logo and other family design elements. The changes made in the front gives it a fresher look. The wide grille has a lot of chrome on it with many slats

• Rear Design

  A new chrome bar steals the show from rear. On tailgate FORTUNER is embossed on the thick band.

• Side Profile

  On the sides, 17” alloy (aluminum) wheels have been tweaked for good. The over fender and side step add a sense of sharpness to it.

• Ground Clearance

  The ground clearance is 221 mm which can handle any terrain.

• Bumpers

  Rear bumpers are also different from conventional models with reflectors placed low.

• Head Lamps

  Toyota Fortuner has sleeker self-leveling projector lamps with good illumination in all of its models.

• Tail Lamps

  Rare combination of tail lamps with wedge-cut clear lens and lay dual circular lamps with better lighting are provided.

• Fog Lamps

  The fog lamps are studded in the bumpers and towards the centre for better visibility.

• Tyres

  Toyota Fortuner comes with 265/65R 17 in all its models to ensure proper gripping on road.

• Alloy Wheels

  17” alloy (aluminum) wheels have been tweaked for good.

• Outside Mirrors

  Body color electrically foldable ORVMs (Outside rear view mirrors) now get turn indicators on them, an added practical option in the SUV.

• Colors

  Toyota Fortuner is available in five different color options.

• Rear Wiper

  Rear wiper and washer are there as a practical option in Toyota Fortuner.

• Roof Rails

  Roof Rails of silver color with black strip is available there in this bulky SUV.

• Sun Roof

  Sun roof is not available in any model of Toyota Fortuner.

• Spoiler

  Spoiler is available and it adds to the looks of Toyota Fortuner.

• Side Steps

  Since it is bulky SUV side steps of silver colored aluminum is provided.

• Spare Wheel

  One spare wheel is provided which can be kept at the rear bottom.

 With so much weight to lug around, expectedly, fuel economy isn’t its forte. However, we still got over 9kmpl easily in Delhi’s traffic with a few ‘fun’ moments thrown in as well. The 4-speed automatic though robs the engine is around 10% when it comes to fuel economy. So expect 7-8 kmpl in traffic, the 4x2 model is the most efficient of the variants.

Mileage Running Cost

• City Fuel Economy

  In cities Toyota Fortuner gives the mileage of 8 kmpl approx.

• Highway Fuel Economy

  while on highways its Mileage is 12.5 kmpl in the Fortuner approx.

• Arai Rated Economy

  As specified by ARAI the mileage of the Fortuner is 9.12 Kmpl.

• Tank Range

  Fuel Tank Capacity is 80 liters so the tank range of Fortuner is 720kms approx.

Comfort and Suspension

• Comfort

  The car has got four stars for the comfort which also shows its ergonomics level.

• Front Suspension

  The newly developed double wishbone front suspension with a high mount type upper arm offers exceptional ride comfort

• Rear Suspension

  2WD Toyota Fortuner version is equipped with non-independent rear suspension while the 4WD model has 4-link with lateral rod rear suspension that enhances the handling capacity and reduces jerks to a great extent which results a comfortable riding experience.

 One of the biggest strengths of the Fortuner has been its engine. It makes use of the famous and ultra-reliable D-4D unit in a 3.0-litre format. On paper, it develops 169PS of power and 343Nm of torque which means it develops more power than its direct rival the 3.0-litre Endeavour though the latter puts out more torque. The new 2012 Fortuner is available in three variants with the same engine but two transmission options and both 4x2 and 4x4. Turn the key, start the car and the engine rests into a noticeable idle. The D-4D engine was never known for its smooth character though the overall NVH levels are superbly under control inside the cabin. On the move, the Fortuner feels very eager.

Engine Performance

• Acceleration

  This SUV can achieve the 100 Kmph mark in just 9.61 seconds approx

• Top Speed

  Fortuner can touch top speed mark of 176 Kmph approximately

• In Gear Acceleration

  the in-gear acceleration for 40-60kmph in 5th gear is 13.24 seconds

• Gearbox

  Fortuner is equipped with 5 speed manual transmission gear box

• Power

  Fortuner delivers power of 171 PS at 3600 RPM

• Torque

  343 Nm of maximum torque is delivered at 1400-3400 rpm

• NVH Levels

  NVH level are lower for Toyota Fortuner is low as compared to other SUVs because a noise insulating mat is used between the engine and the cabin to isolate its noise and the chassis to body joints are so designed that there is no transfer of road noise to the cabin.

 You simply can’t expect the Fortuner to ‘handle’ well at high speeds given its high center of gravity yet, drive it in a spirited manner and it responds well. Toyota had added VSC (vehicle stability control) on the 4x4 MT model which adds to the confidence factor while driving the vehicle fast in tricky road conditions. This function can also be switched off for those who don’t like their driving being intervened by electronic gadgetry. While the first and second row passengers get pampered well, it is the third row occupants who get thrown around expectedly. This is mainly due to the body on ladder chassis and a small pay off for being a true blue off-roader.

Brakes and Wheels

• Handling

  Car is having power steering and ABS with EBD that’s why the car has got four stars for the handling which is quite good after being a bulky SUV.

• Braking Performance

  For braking performance it has got 5 stars which is the result of its quick responsive ABS with EBD system.

• Safety Features

  Dual Front SRS Airbags reduces the chance of injury in case of front collision, ABS with EBD enables the driver to control the vehicle even during hard braking, 15” Front Disc Brakes de-accelerate the vehicle instantly.

• Abs

  ABS is available with EBD that enables the driver to control the vehicle even during hard braking

• Traction Control

  Traction control is available only in high end variants.