2019 All new Fortuner Survey

2019, We drive the new SUV from Toyota in Cochin

2019 All new Fortuner Survey

2019 All new Fortuner Survey - Toyota's new Fortuner has quite recently been propelled beginning at Rs 25.9 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and we've effectively determined it. And just to emphasise on how popular this SUV is in India, 250 units of the new vehicle have already been pre-booked. So off-roaders, cross-country tourers and politicians, rejoice and read on as to how the new vehicle faired in our hands.

2019 All new Fortuner Survey - Design

Toyota seems to base the new SUV's design on terms like "pride" and "prestige". Quite true, when you look around and it's evident why the big SUV sells in good numbers for Toyota. More than its 4x4 capabilities, the Fortuner has always been a symbol of power.

 

2019 All new Fortuner Survey

This is an altogether new plan subject and we're informed that it's the future as well. Gone are the times of the butch, utilitarian looks and in comes streaming body lines and more honed components. Investigate the new 2017 Lexus (Toyota's superior image) LX and it's anything but difficult to spot where the motivation originates from.

The headlamps are thin, forcefully cleared back and much separated from what we've found in the more seasoned Fortuner. That indeed, remains constant for whatever is left of the SUV as it doesn't proceed with the outline of its ancestor. Or maybe, the new Fortuner constructs itself in light of being altogether new. The striking grille, flanked by thick chrome lines, a practically skimming guard configuration that is likewise practically cleared upward close to the base to oblige its 29 degrees of approach edge. The emerge highlight of the side plan is the high belt-line towards the back three quarter while the back proceeds with the sharp topic for the tail lights.

Something that deserves a mention is Toyota ditching body claddings for the lower half and that was a good call by the designers as it would've robbed away from the theme that they were going for. We don't remember using the term for an SUV but we're going to say that the new Fortuner definitely looks,.

2019 All new Fortuner Survey - Interior

 

2019 All new Fortuner Survey

2019 All new Fortuner Survey - The more seasoned Fortuner had a specific fundamental appearance about its inside. They appeared to be worked to last and that is about it. The new one however, is a remarkable inverse. Extravagant, sumptuous and nearly flanking swanky is the thing that we thought about the new SUV. Liberal utilization of false cowhide and metallic accents are the venturing stones to an elegant looking inside and Toyota has got it without flaw. They've additionally guaranteed that spots where the driver's or travelers' hands routinely achieve the lodge are made of delicate plastics. Once inside, there's a conclusive vibe of value, beyond any doubt to inspire you in each way. The flawless format of the inside support is another argument as it's emphasizd. There's a 7-inch touch-screen show finish with sat-nav, sound controls et al. The meter-support houses a MID that has different sheets to show driving modes (more on that to take after) and other running information of the auto. There are raise air-con controls, 12V charging attachments in all columns, adaptable seating, control raise entryway and what have you to scarcely depart anything to grievance about.
 


2019 All new Fortuner Survey

2019 All new Fortuner Survey - Drive and Handling

New motors, marginally cut back yet up on influence is the thing that the new Fortuner packs. Two motor choices are on offer, as a 2.8-liter diesel motor and a 2.7-liter petrol motor. There's a 6-speed programmed transmission on offer as well, on both motors. Numbers? 177bhp and 450Nm from the in-line four-chamber, turbo-charged diesel motor, which is the thing that we drove as well. The manual transmission was somewhat inconvenient to work and had vibrations yet attributes that can be pardoned for the measure of the motor. Touch the throttle and 1,600rpm is all that is expected to make full utilization of the torque as the 2.7-ton vehicle accumulates energy. Accordingly normally, there's never a deficiency of force progressing however you'll need to experience six proportions to achieve best apparatus. An extremely fascinating expansion is the "iMT" catch on the inside reassure, squeezing which does a little blip and rev-coordinate on the downshift. Extremely cool, particularly in the event that you've gotten yourself dumbstruck when individuals talked heel-and-toe with you.



2019 All new Fortuner Survey

Eco and Power catches offer restricted throttle to full power separately. Obviously, fuel proficiency is the undeniable advantage from the utilization of the previous. Slope help capacity is additionally accessible for those stops on soak slants and that vital telephone call you'd need to take. 


2019 All new Fortuner Survey

What's more, to handle the harsh stuff, an electronic flip handle chooses four-wheel-drive high and low proportions. The programmed then again, moves easily, to such an extent that it felt much more pleasant to drive than the manual even while plummeting a slope course rapidly on our drive. There are oar movements and they react acceptably rapidly yet one would once in a while discover the utilization for them as the 6-speed auto box is great in its execution. 


2019 All new Fortuner Survey
2019 All new Fortuner Survey - Power in Water

 
2019 All new Fortuner Survey - Machine


The ride quality is an instance of concern however. Where the more seasoned Fortuner would roll and shake about like a pontoon, the new one advantages from a stiffer stepping stool on-casing undercarriage which fuses more grounded cross-individuals and suspension mounts for more noteworthy torsional unbending nature. Pitch is greatly controlled particularly after braking and quickening yet the general ride quality is firm. Over the 100km or more that we secured one-way, travelers began griping of a shaking ride and the absence of under-thigh bolster.

2019 All new Fortuner Survey - Security

The electronic bundle comprises of a vehicle strength framework for footing control, brake help, slope help, downhill help, 7-airbags, whiplash control seats are among the host of wellbeing highlight alternatives accessible on the new Fortuner. There are bi-xenon projector lights with auto-leveling capacity and also puddle lights on offer.

 

2019 All new Fortuner Survey

2019 All new Fortuner Survey - Decision

"New" has lost its importance with deals and advertising impacts obfuscating its actual criticalness. For this situation, Toyota stands separated. Not just is the 2019 Fortuner new in each sense, it is a wide margin in front of the past gen SUV. Everything from the outline to the new motors on offer won't just draw in purchasers yet will likewise observe them welcome the esteem that they're receiving consequently. The diesel motor will be the conspicuous decision of numerous and it performs similarly as you'd anticipate that a Toyota will - smooth, easy and impenetrable to the extent they've set up their unwavering quality. It's estimating put it blast amidst the opposition and without a doubt, there's street test coming up sooner rather than later to now set up the best from the rest.

 

2019 All new Fortuner Survey

Spec
 

Fortuner
    Overall length (mm)
    4,795

    Overall width (mm)
    1,855

    Overall height (mm)
    1,790

    Wheelbase (mm)
    2,750

    Engine Type
    1GD-FTV, 16-valve DOHC, chain drive

    Displacement (cc)
    2,755

    Max. output (kW/rpm)
    130/3,400

    Max. torque (Nm/rpm)
    450/1,600-2,400


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