The country is fascinated with Fortuner and the 2016 model is going to be as potent as ever, and will be engineered with an advanced ladder-frame chassis technology. The prime selling feature of the car is fierce off-road power and sporty nature. The diesel car will run on an efficient 3.0 litre D4-D engine and customers can choose from two and four wheel drive options.

The first teaser of 2016 Fortuner has been published; Toyota will introduce the car together with new Hilux pickup. It is exciting to learn of a 2016 Fortuner launch, and it is a bigger surprise this time. According to sources, the car will flaunt a more contemporary design retaining the off-road and rugged nature.

Based on the nature of teaser image, reports state that Toyota is incorporating a new design language into the car, different from the styling language of the very first model unveiled in 2005. The outline of greenhouse is novel with kink in back window and the dense C pillar is substituted for glass panel.

For those who are completely mesmerized by the teaser image of 2016 Fortuner, an Indian launch is expected to sometime during the beginning of 2016. Some of its arch rivals are Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Endeavour, Chevrolet Captiva, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Ford Endeavour. It costs Rs 20 to 25 lakhs.

The teaser images of 2016 Fortuner looks great, it is among the significant upcoming launches. It is a highly popular car in India, and the new model will arrive in a grander package. The year 2015 and beyond is packed with new launches, the level of competition of the Indian automobile industry has elevated like never before, mainly because the markets weakened at one point, inflation rose to new heights and sales took a setback.

Toyota hopes to fight the grilling competition and unpredictable economy with 2016 Fortuner. For years driving the Fortuner is nothing but highly enjoyable, and the forthcoming car is going to be all the more enjoyable. The scheduled arrival period is 2016, and it is a long way off, and for most of us the wait is hard, but the firm has injected new waves of surprises into the car.

The 2016 Fortuner is an amazing new product to go after; the first sight of attraction is the contemporary design structure, greatly visible on the teaser image. Toyota is going to style the car with an all new design language. Many of us would wonder about the actual real world picture of 2016 Fortuner, it is surely going to be splendid.

Toyota is developing a new Innova car as well, build on the same new strategy lines as 2016 Fortuner, and it too will have an ultra-modern body compared to its predecessor.

New Toyota Fortuner 2.5 litres

How easy is it to choose between Rexton and Fortuner 4WD? It is pretty hectic and involves tedious thought process, to make life simpler, let’s compare the two cars.

Design:

Fortuner and SsangYong Rexton are body on frame SUV’s, and such vehicles have a sturdy and hefty body. The design outline of Fortuner id firmer than Rexton, the layout of the mid front portion is typical sporty like and such aggressiveness is invisible on Rexton. The lower section of Rexton flaunts a more professional design than Fortuner. The two cars are engineered with the advanced four wheel drive technology, and both has efficient lockable differentials and low-range gearbox. The engine power of Fortuner is lesser than Rexton and it pumps out 168hp, unlike 184hp emitted from Rexton.

Interiors:

Toyota has introduced slight modifications to the interiors of the new Fortuner, and the vision here is to just elevate the vibrancy of the décor to a minimum level. The vivid black décor adds deep luxury character and the professional black design is visible on leather seats and the car now looks sportier than before. The structure of steering wheel is premium and the touch screen navigation system is mind blowing.

2015 Ssangyong Rexton

The inner atmosphere of Rexton is not as attractive as Fortuner, the design of steering is not ultramodern and more vintage like, and the same trend follows for the plastic quality on gear lever and stalks. The comfort levels of Rexton is greater than Fortuner, the cushions are super comfy and have height adjustment facilities.

The leg room space of Fortuner is greater than Rexton, but the comfort levels of Rexton seats is more abundant and it is an exceptionally safe car with active rollover protection, electronic stability program, driver seat position memory and sunroof.

Engine:

The initial take off power of Fortuner is a bit sluggish, but after a while the movement is smooth. It is engineered with the advanced heavy ladder chassis, four wheel drive technology. The suspension power of the car is incredibly robust, to an extent that it can handle the weight of World War III. It is equipped with a powerful 3.0 litre diesel engine, and its acceleration power is swift as well, in just 12.32 seconds from standstill position, the car can move vast distances of 0 to 100kph.

Rexton manoeuvres on a potent five cylinder engine and the initial response is faster than Fortuner, and it is thereby a better performer, in just 10.6 seconds it zooms through 0 to 100kph.

Conclusion:

Fortuner and Rexton have aggressively sporty exteriors and a sight of marvel for sporty car enthusiasts. The interior of Fortuner is more professional than Rexton. Rexton offers superior engine and acceleration power.

New Toyota Fortuner 2.5 litres

There is a source of excitement to look forward to, for ardent Fortuner enthusiasts; Toyota has unveiled the four wheel drive variant of the car. News of its release persisted for months, it costs Rs 26.58 lakhs, which is the ex-showroom Delhi price, and it is also the priciest in its sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment.

As expected the 4×4 automatic Fortuner is packed with energy, engineered with an advanced diesel 3.0 liter four cylinder mill that generates 141Nm torque and 171PS peak power. The power train is linked to five speed manual gearbox. The Fortuner Sportivo TRD car moves on a fierce 2.5 liter turbocharged diesel mill, which means the 4×4 model has higher engine rhythm.

Toyota has incorporated massive upgrades into 4×4 Fortuner, and the exteriors are stuffed with cosmetic modifications. The revamped structures are visible on glossy chrome decoration on fog lights, tail lights, headlights and fine dark grey alloy wheels. The inner changes are as fascinating as the interiors with a professional and remarkably eerie all black décor. To engage in relaxing and memorable entertainment moments, the car has a state-of-the art 2 Din touch screen audio with in-built voice recognition and satellite navigation system. The premium looking steering has audio controls.

Fortuner is a splendid SUV, for car fanatics and also for enthusiasts who enjoy the thrill of off-road drive. It has been voted as the most appreciated sport utility vehicle in the market, and the selling characteristics are class-apart exterior architecture, robust road presence and minimal maintenance. Toyota has just built the intense competition momentum with the introduction of 4×4 Fortuner, and it’s most sought after arch rivals are Ssangyong Rexton, Hyundai Santa Fe, Chevrolet Captiva and Ford Endeavour.

The Indian automobile sector is going through a heated competition phase, primarily caused by the turbulent macro-economy markets. Sales have taken a back seat; despite the market turbulence Toyota has been able to sustain the pressure, with its strategic launches that has sustained the market for years. Fortuner is among its luxurious power-packed SUV’s, and it is a hard one to beat, the company is likely to encounter greater Fortuner fortunes with the introduction of the 4×4 variant. The price range of the present Fortuner car is Rs 24.6-25.58 lakhs.

Fortuner 4×4 automatic is an additional Fortuner delight, and it is packed with a superior fashion statement and greater energy. Ardent Fortuner fanatics can zoom greater distances in a shorter interval with 4×4 automatic variant, and it is a perfect car to head to an amazing camping sight or to just venture on a endless long fun journey. Car buyers who are keen on the car, it is a worthy purchase to indulge in splendid moments ahead.

New Toyota Fortuner 2.5 litres

Toyota’s vision with 2.5 liter diesel Fortuner is to introduce a more potent engine at a reasonable price. The 2.5 liter mill is an upgraded variant of the fierce 2,494cc turbo diesel mill fitted into Innova. The engine emits fierce energy efficiencies of 143Nm and 42bhp, and is said to be more potent than Innova, and moves with an efficient ARAI recognized 13.3 kmpl mileage.

For years Fortuner has been a desirable car in India, and is among the key profit players for Toyota and a high seller of the sport utility vehicle market. Now how exciting it is to learn of the arrival of 2.5 liter Fortuner and it is amazingly feature rich and has all the amenities a car fanatic desire. The standard Toyota Racing Development body package has rear parking camera, robust climate control air conditioning, audio fitted steering, state-of-the art touch screen infotainment system and refined leather upholstery. The other source of amazement is muffler cutter, rear spoiler, side skirts, trendy body graphics and classy dual tone radiator grille. The headlights are packed with superbly illuminating halogen lights, but there are only limited color choices such as silver metallic and super white.

Fortuner 2.5 liter diesel is sold in two variants, manual and automatic, the manual car is priced at Rs 24.4 lakhs and the automatic vehicle costs Rs 25.44 lakhs.  The vehicle is just loaded to the brim and it will surely drive the public insane. Fortuner 2.5 liter has the power to stand out in a crowd and is certainly a competition beater. Fortuner is known to have world class engine efficiency, to an extent that owners have travelled endless kilometers that stretch through many cities, and also neighboring countries.

The luxury brand value of Toyota in India is immense; the company has fallen prey to the weakened economy. To combat the harsh competition battle, it introduced the Etios Liva Cross and all new Corolla Altis in 2014, and both vehicles are highly appreciated by the public. The feature list of Fortuner 2.5 liter diesel is richer by magnitudes and the body graphics accentuates the true value sporty nature of the vehicle.

The 2.5 liter Fortuner diesel has arrived finally and it is the perfect car to plan a memorable vacation. A group of friends can venture on a lengthy tour across many cities, and feel the pride of owning a spectacular and efficient product. Car enthusiasts who are keen on the vehicle buy it now and explore countless luxuries at a relatively reasonable package.

2016 Toyota Fortuner spied

The ongoing model of the Toyota Fortuner measures 4.7 meters long and going by the spy pictures, the new-gen Fortuner will also be about the same size, and even slightly bigger. The extended rear window of the vehicle points that it could offer enhanced space in the rear rows over the current model.

The all new 2016 Fortuner is developed on the entirely new ladder frame chassis which is shared with the next-gen Innova. This platform maintains the patent ruggedness of the current-gen model, while also likely to improve on body stability and sturdiness. The all new Fortuner is actually based on the next-gen Hilux pickup truck and also share the same front fascia albeit with modifications. All the three highly popular Toyota vehicles’, namely the Fortuner, Innova and Hilux will make their entry into the global market in their next generation avatar next year. So, the year 2015 is certainly going to be very important for the world’s most selling car brand.

Like the global markets, the highly capable Toyota Fortuner premium SUV is very popular in the Indian car market as well. The Fortuner is a well established and revered vehicle in India and the leading model in the premium SUV segment of India. The next-gen Fortuner is expected to boost the sales as well as market presence of the model in India when it launches here.

However, although both the all new Fortuner as well as all new Innova are supposed to hit the global markets by next year, they are not expected to launch in the Indian market until the year 2016. Toyota’s newly developed diesel motor range is expected to power both these next-gen SUV and MPV models. Both manual as well as automatic transmission options will be offered on the all new Fortuner similar to the ongoing model.

The Toyota Fortuner is the bestselling model in the premium SUV segment, but its competition is surely getting stiffer. The new Ford Endeavour has been already announced with great new technical specs accompanied by great exterior as well as interior styling. Considering the Fortuner’s able rivals, Toyota has to make its star performer Fortuner even more awesome to stay ahead in the sales race.

The Fortuner’s market rivals are the Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Endeavour, Chevrolet Captiva and the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. The next-gen Toyota Fortuner is expected to cost at around Rs. 20 to 25 lakhs in India.

Fortuner has thrilled millions over the years with its fierce engine power equipped with the innovative turbocharged engine technology. The festive season is on, and so is the excitement concentrated on a cheaper 2.5 liter Fortuner SUV. The powerful engine will yield spark efficiencies of 343Nm and 143bhp, and is coupled with five speed manual gearbox. It is a burly vehicle filled with lightening energy and the power is transmitted to rear wheels. Sources say the expected price of the car is Rs 21 lakhs, which makes it a whole lakh more reasonable that the average Rs 22.31 lakhs.

There is some more Fortuner excitement to look forward to, there is going to be another Fortuner car, and is the most loaded variant. The car will be engineered with five speed automatic gearbox and four wheel drive system. The development of a four wheel drive car is new, at present the model on sale is a rear wheel drive vehicle inserted with automatic gearbox. The top of the line upcoming Fortuner will be equipped with a superior 3 liter diesel engine that releases 343Nm and 168bhp.

As mentioned earlier, the engine power of Fortuner is dynamite, and all the variants are fitted with 3 liter engine capacity. For those who appreciated the fashion statement and engine power of Fortuner to the core, there is a baggage during the festive season. It’s luxurious and sporty and the price range of higher-up cars is close to Rs 30 lakhs.

Step into the Fortuner and it is nothing but luxurious, it is a perfect car to sail through the length and breadth of India. It is a seven seat car, which calls for memorable moments with family and friends. The mystery behind its incredible versatility lies in the platform vehicle inspired by the power of Hilux platform.

Fortuner is in the most wanted car list, and there has been no complaints whatsoever, except for the fact that the ride can be bumpy at certain intervals. The festive season is the best time to explore every nook and corner of India, and the only car that can withstand enormously lengthy distances is Fortuner. The 2.5 liter Fortuner cheaper Fortuner is a great buy, and amazing to spend the evening on a long drive. The competition levels in SUV market has increased to new levels, the market share has surged over the past few years with Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster. The competition bar has gone over the top on the back of just few launches, the 2.5 liter Fortuner has what it takes to succeed, it may be miles costlier than its rivals, but the kind of excitement it offers is unmatched.

2016 Toyota Innova spied in Bangalore

The all new 2016 Toyota Innova has got spied a couple of times while going about its test rounds. The Toyota Innova was recently caught on its test rounds once again in the city of Bangalore, where Toyota Kirloskar has its headquarters and its production facility. The second generation model of the very popular Innova had commenced its road test phase in early July, and since then the test prototype models of the all new Innova have been getting spotted both in India as well as Thailand.

The all new 2016 Toyota Innova is expected to be a more stylish, premium and better MPV in all aspects. The company will base it on its new design philosophy in order to enhance its market appeal. The already highly reliable and sturdy MPV will get stronger, as it is based on an all-new ladder chassis. The next-gen Innova is also expected to get slightly bigger in size, as the vehicle’s long C-Pillars are visible in the test prototype. The bigger dimensions would naturally translate into enhanced interior space, which should mean a more comfortable third row as well as larger boot space.

The all new Innova is also expected to get added features and plusher interiors offering an enhanced overall drive experience and premium look and feel.

The next-gen 2016 Toyota Innova is also expected to have totally overhauled mechanical specifications and would draw power from the company’s new range of oil burners which the company is still developing. Sources close to the development process have also revealed that Toyota is also considering the idea of an automatic transmission diesel variant for the Innova.

The Innova has been one of the top selling products from the range of Toyota Kirloskar India ever since the MPV was launched in India. The current generation Innova currently generates an average monthly sales volume of about 4,600 units. The Toyota Innova is highly popular for its elegant styling, high performance, reliability and its superb comfortable interiors. The Innova has a very strong reputation in India, and is loved both by private as well as the fleet owners.

Post its market launch, the all new second generation Toyota Innova is sure to boost the sales rates. It is expected to launch in India sometime in the year 2016 and will compete with the Honda Mobilio, Maruti Ertiga, Nissan Evalia and Chevrolet Enjoy.

2016 Toyota Fortuner spied in Thailand

The all new Toyota Fortuner is reported to be flaunting the new styling from the house of Toyota and will features lots of new features. The all new 2016 Fortuner will also be a considerably lighter model than the current model thanks to the vehicle’s new ladder frame chassis that the company has endowed on the vehicle. The all new Fortuner shares its platform with the upcoming all new Hilux pickup truck. Both the all new vehicles from the Japanese car major will be powered by the newly developed petrol as well diesel motors.

As per the recently taken spy shots, the all new 2016 Fortuner can be seen to be almost retaining its old dimensions as well as the overall stance. However, the next-gen vehicle model will be flaunting and entirely new front face as well as a totally revamped rear design. When the exterior styling features are concerned, the vehicle’s all new headlights as well as tail lights look very sharp and attractive with an aggressive visual appeal. The new model of the SUV also seems to add some extra bling factor to it by implementing loads of new chrome styling elements as compared against the current model.

As far as the interior features are concerned, the 2016 Toyota Fortuner will be offering a completely overhauled dashboard design, while a whole host of new equipments are also expected to be offered.

The all new 2016 Toyota Fortuner is expected to be launched in the Indian car market sometime in the year 2016 in order to compete with the many new premium SUVs that will be launching in India in the coming few years’ time. The Toyota Fortuner is the undisputed leader of the high-end SUV segment of India, while the segment is getting highly competitive over the passing time as more and more car makers are launching premium SUVs in India.

While the all new 2016 Toyota Fortuner still has time to launch in the domestic car market of India, the Japanese car maker’s Indian wing Toyota Kirloskar Motor will be launching two new variants of the Fortuner in India in the mean time to keep the customer interest intact. One of these new Fortuner variants will be an entry level model powered by a 2.5 liter diesel mill, while the other will the new top-end model powered by a potent 3 liter motor coupled with an automatic transmission gearbox and 4×4 drive system.

The all new Toyota Fortuner will compete with the Ford Endeavour, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Chevrolet Captiva and the others.

Toyota Fortuner

The new Fortuner will be made available with a 2.5 litre diesel engine which is currently being used in the Toyota Innova. But Toyota has modified the same engine to make it produce 142 bhp of max power from the tiny 100 bhp which it used to produce. This engine will be mated to a manual gearbox and will deliver the power to only two wheels. The new Fortune 2.5 is being expected to be around Rs 1 lakh cheaper than the normal Toyota Fortuner. At present, the Fortuner is priced around Rs 21.82 lakh to Rs 23.41 lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi).

While Toyota Fortuner has its own piece of share of the market, Hyundai didn’t keep quite. The new Santa Fe is the answer to the Fortuner’s reign in the market. The Hyundai Sante Fe is available in the price bracket of Rs 22.35 lakh to Rs 25.37 lakh (ex showroom Delhi) which is similar to that of the Fortuner’s. And at this price the Santa Fe not only looks much more modern, mature and intelligent than the Fortuner but it also offers a lot more. Sante Fe is available in a diesel engine only but with different combinations of gearboxes. The mill is a 2.2 litre diesel unit which produces a max power of 194 bhp and a peak torque of 42.9 kgm. The Santa Fe offers a 2WD MT, 2WD AT and 4WD AT.

Honda Vezel

Santa Fe is more luxurious, opulent and comfortable than the Fortuner and it also feels more deserving for that kind of money. Fortuner has, undoubtedly, a charismatic appearance but we cannot just ignore the Santa Fe if you juxtapose the two. No matter how enormous the road presence is of the Fortuner, Hyundai Santa Fe is no less than a head turner. The LED DRLs on the Santa Fe is the new addition to its looks which is missing in the Fortuner.

It is a battle for glory. Both these machines are good at what they do and how they look. Eventually, it is the personal preference which matters. Either of them, the Fortuner and the Santa Fe, will not disappoint you at any point of time. You need power or you need comfort, you need attention or you just need to scare the hell out of anyone, all these qualities can be found on both these SUVs. But the Santa Fe, being the more modern than the Fortuner, has a slight bit of advantage here.

The Fortuner has been spotted testing multiple times in Thailand. We share a large fraction of vehicles with the Thai market and this would be another vehicle that is shared between the two markets. They are also testing the next generation Innova for launch around the same time as Fortuner. Both these cars and the Toyota Hilux share the same platform. We are expecting both these new cars to come at the 2016 Auto Expo.

People who are expecting them to use a monocoque platform are in for a disappointment. Toyota will continue to use the ladder frame for the Hilux, Fortuner and Innova. This is because a ladder frame is more suited to an off road vehicle and provides for a rugged platform. It ensures that the vehicle is reliable and capable of handling the rough stuff, the old school way. However they have redesigned it frame and it would be considerably lighter than the outgoing version. The images indicate that the large dimensions of the SUV remain even on the upcoming model. The overall design however seems to be a bit modern and along the lines of costlier Toyota SUVs.

While the spy shots show the SUV covered in camouflage, there are certain details that can be made out from the images. The headlamps will grow sharper and more angular on this new model. The grille up front would be wider and feature lot of chrome. The side profile would not be very much different from the current generation of Fortuner. You might see a new set of alloy wheels here but that is about it. On the rear, it will feature sharper LED tail lamps that wrap around the corner. This would be somewhat similar to the costlier Lexus SUVs.

The current generation of Fortuner is powered by a 3.0 litre diesel engine that generates a peak power of 171 bhp. The upcoming model will continue to come with a similar capacity engine but the power and torque figures will go up. This along with the reduced weight should help a bit with acceleration and speed of the SUV which isn’t impressive otherwise. The transmission options will be a 5 speed manual and an automatic gearbox. The Fortuner is also coming out in another low capacity variant very soon. It will come with a 2.5 litre engine and we will see it sooner than this facelift.