Fortuner

The popularity of SUVs has gone up in India in the last couple of decades. While we have several SUVs on sale in India, only a small portion of these are 4x4s. Not all owners of these 4×4 SUVs often explore the off-road capabilities of their vehicle. There is a misconception among many SUV owners that 4×4 SUVs can go through almost anywhere without getting stuck. This is not true, and here we have a video that proves just that. A Toyota Fortuner and a Hilux that went too far while off-roading got stuck and had…

We have come across several instances where cops have conducted special drives to catch traffic rule violators. In some cities, cops even conduct inspection drives at night. Here we have the video of one such event from Hyderabad where an inspector conducts midnight raids in the city and seizes a Toyota Fortuner and many other two-wheelers for irregularities in documents and number plates. A video of the inspection drive has also been circulating on the internet for the last week. The video has been shared by Real Miya…

When it comes to the full-size ladder-on-frame SUV that gave stiff competition to the night Toyota Fortuner, everybody knows it’s the Ford Endeavour. The American automotive giant Ford, which made its decision to exit the Indian market back in 2021, is planning to make a comeback, and this time around it will be entering with a bang. The company is aiming to launch the brand-new Endeavour in India, and recently a video review of this forthcoming SUV has been shared online. Currently, the new generation of the Ford…

The practice of dowry in India was made illegal in India back in 1961. However, despite it being a punishable law, this act has been thriving in the country. Recently, under the pretext of “gifts,” a video showing the exchange of dowry at a wedding ceremony has become viral on the internet. In this particular video, a person was seen announcing the list of “gifts” exchanged between the families of the bride and groom. As part of these “gifts,” the groom’s family received a Mercedes-Benz E200 luxury sedan, a Toyota…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced the resumption of deliveries for the Innova Crysta, Fortuner, and Hilux models, bringing relief and excitement to Indian car enthusiasts. The deliveries were stopped in October 2023 due to certification irregularities which led to a proactive pause by TKM to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain safety standards. Despite the temporary inconvenience, the company’s commitment to quality resonated positively among customers. After a comprehensive review and…

Toyota has become one of those brands in India that people associate with reliability. There are several examples in our country that prove this point. Toyota as a brand is popular among buyers in India for Fortuner and Innova. Both these models are extremely popular and are known for their extremely reliable engine and comparatively low cost of maintenance. We have seen many people take their old Fortuner SUVs to workshops to get them converted into the later generation model. Here we have a video where a type 2…

Riding on Indian roads is extremely dangerous, and one must be extremely careful while doing so. One needs to keep an eye out for reckless drivers, stray cattle, dogs, and even people who carelessly cross the road. In the following video, a Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 rider on a road trip crashes into a Toyota Fortuner that was attempting to overtake on a very narrow stretch of road. The entire incident was captured on camera, revealing exactly what happened. The video has been shared by Mid Hill Rider on his…

The Japanese automotive giant, Toyota Motor Corporation’s Indian subsidiary, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, has temporarily halted deliveries of its popular models. These models include the Fortuner, Hilux, and Innova Crysta. This decision, according to the company, has come in the wake of irregularities discovered during the certification tests of the diesel engines that power these above-stated models. As of yet, the company has not revealed when this issue will be resolved. Irregularities in Certification Testing As per…

Last Updated: January 30, 2024, 11:36 ISTToyota Halts Dispatch of Fortuner, Crysta, and Hilux Amid Certification Concerns. (Photo: Toyota)As part of damage control, Toyota also hints at a strategic re-structuring of the company and a drastic reform of corporate culture. Toyota, one of the leading automobile manufacturers, has hit a bump in the road as it temporarily stops sending its popular models – Fortuner, Crysta, and Hilux – to dealerships.This pause comes as the company faces certification issues, putting a hold on…

Requesting directions from modern mobile apps such as Google Maps is a common practice that many of us follow. There have been multiple incidents where people followed Google Maps and lost their way or got stuck royally. Here is one similar  incident involving a Toyota Fortuner that followed the route suggested by Google Maps and ended up stuck on a staircase. Here’s the account of what transpired. How many of you have been mislead by Google Maps 😳 appears to be a recurring problem.. i can't even count the number of…