The muscular hunk Toyota Fortuner is launched in its new and improved version today in India. The all new Toyota Fortuner has been introduced with 5 Speed Automatic transmission which is also named as Toyota Fortuner 5 Speed. Toyota Fortuner was first launched in August 2009 and since then it has gained huge interest by the car lovers and it is now well known for its great road presence and drive quality and now with 5 speed automatic transmission it will attract more customers.
The deputy managing director and Chief Operating Officer(marketing and commercial), Sandeep Singh said, “We have introduced the 5 speed automatic transmission for further increment to the strength of Fortuner. The 4 x 2 automatic transmission is highly popular and it has been highly appreciated by the customers. The 5 speed auto transmission will further add to the drive quality and comfort.” He also added, “We introduced the Fortuner TRD Sportivo as a limited edition in October last year and looking at the overwhelming response and its popularity, we have now regularized this grade for all those looking for a unique sporty image. The bookings will open starting 18thJan 2013. We thank all our customers for their response because of which Fortuner continues to be an undisputed leader ever since its launch in 2009 in India.”
Toyota Fortuner Specification and Features
The new Toyota Fortuner has been launched with all new features in it. The new Toyota Fortuner is loaded with new slightly stretched headlamps, with restyled and sculpted bonnet having larger scoop in it for air-intake, and also wider redesigned chrome grille with redesigned bumper. The all new Toyota having a ground clearance of 220 mm with 2750 mm wheelbase. All new Toyota is also equipped with 2982 cc D-4D 16 valve DOHC 4 cylinder Diesel engine with Inter cooler Turbocharger in it which can easily churn out a maximum power of 168.6 bhp @ 3600 rpm and maximum torque of 343 Nm @ 1400-3400 rpm. more…
The new Toyota Fortuner is designed with many safety features caring a driver to. The new fortuner is equipped with many safety features with seatbelts, immobilizer, ABS with EBD and BA (Brake Assist), SRS airbags (driver and passenger) and also having VSC and shift lock system in it.
Price of New Toyota Fortuner 5 Speed
The Ex-Showroom Price of this new Toyota Fortuner 5 Speed as in Delhi will be Rs. 22.33 lakhs for 4 x 2 AT and Rs. 22.93 lakhs for 4 x 2 AT TRD Sportivo. The bookings for the all new Toyota Fortuner will open from 18 January.
According to the experts the new 5 speed Toyota Fortuner will be more fuel efficient than its previous version, however the same has not been declared by the Company.