Toyota Fortuner sales in India cross one lakh

Toyota India announced today that the sales of Fortuner since its launch in 2009 has crossed the 1 lakh mark. The car has managed its No 1 position in the segment ever since it was launched. With the new generation Fortuner now launched in India, the car maker expects to boost sales even further.

Offered in a choice of petrol and diesel engine option, the new Toyota Fortuner has received over 6,200 bookings in 21 days since launch. Apart from the confirmed bookings, Toyota says they have also received over 21,000 enquiries. Of the two, it is the diesel engine variant of Fortuner which is more in demand.

Petrol engine option of new Fortuner is on sale for a price of Rs 25.92 lakh to Rs 27.61 lakh, while the diesel engine variant is on sale for a range of Rs 27.52 lakh to Rs 31.12 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, New Delhi. Diesel engine is in the form of a 2.8 liter mill which generates 177 bhp and 450 Nm, while the petrol engine is in the form of a 2.7 liter engine that generates peak power of 164 hp and 250 Nm torque.

Both engines are offered with manual as well as automatic transmission options. Petrol variants are only offered with a RWD system while diesel is also offered with 4×4 drive system. Based on the new Hilux Revo pickup truck platform, the new Toyota Fortuner is built on a ladder frame chassis.

The Fortuner doesn’t shy away from a challenge, thanks to its impressive ground clearance, wheel articulation, 4×4 system with low transfer case, steep approach and departure angles