Fortuner

With the advent of new-age software-based technologies, telematics and security systems, robbing a new car has become more challenging for thieves than ever. However, despite such latest technologies offered in vehicles, the thieves are managing to rob cars without much hesitation. In one such recent robbery case reported from Gorakhpur, a woman thief managed to steal a Toyota Fortuner using software on her laptop. A video uploaded by the YouTube channel of Prateek Singh described how a woman thief flew away with a…

Overspeeding is a major issue. Most people on Indian road do not follow the speed limits. We have seen several examples in the past where such overspeeding vehicles have caused accidents on road. People often drive fast on narrow roads to show off their driving skills to others. These drivers create a dangerous driving environment for other innocent road users. Here we have one such incident reported from Maharashtra where a Toyota Fortuner driver lost control on the vehicle at high speed. The overspeeding vehicle…

Manoj Joshi is a well-known actor in Bollywood, having appeared in over 70 films. However, among viewers, he is particularly recognized for his role as Kachra Seth in the movie ‘Phir Hera Pheri’. Apart from movies, he has also been part of several television serials and programs. He’s arguably one of the underrated actors in the film industry. Recently, a video surfaced on the internet featuring Mr. Manoj Joshi and his modified Type 1 Toyota Fortuner. The SUV underwent a complete transformation into a premium…

Toyota in India has a great reputation for reliability – just like internationally. In the past few years, multiple Toyota Fortuner generations and more recently the Innova Hycross are great sales successes. But there is a car that just did not click with Indian buyers – the Toyota Yaris mid-size sedan. Just what happened? Since the time of the Qualies, Toyota’s reputation in India has only been growing – that’s despite some early mis-steps With a promising launch embodied by the Qualis, Toyota gradually bolstered its…

While SUV sales in various sizes and dimensions are on the rise worldwide, including in India, the Global NCAP chief has expressed concern about this growing trend. In a recent statement, David Ward, the Global NCAP chief, cautioned that SUV sales in India should be slowed down to avoid repeating the mistake made by the United States of America in excessively promoting SUVs. Ward, in defense of his viewpoint, attributed SUVs as posing risks to pedestrians. During the Global Road Safety Initiative meeting held by the…

Vehicle theft is a significant issue in India and globally. Car manufacturers regularly introduce new features to enhance vehicle security. Additionally, numerous aftermarket accessories are available in the market. However, just as technology evolves, thieves also adapt by devising new strategies to steal vehicles. Here, we have a video showing a thief managing to break into a Toyota Fortuner in less than 2 minutes. The entire act was captured by the CCTV camera installed outside the house. The video was shared by…

The pollution levels in the Delhi NCR region have been very poor and severe for the last month. Every year, when a situation like this arises, the government implements rules to control the pollution. One of the first things they do as part of this is to put a ban on BS4 diesel cars and BS3 petrol vehicles. On November 2, the government implemented the ban on BS4 diesel cars and BS3 petrol cars in the Delhi NCR region. Many people were using these vehicles on the road unaware of the ban and were fined by the cops. Here…

The Toyota Fortuner is, hands down, the most successful premium full-size ladder-on-frame SUV in India. Over the last 14 years, no other SUV in its segment has ever managed to dethrone this champion. The Fortuner comes available with two powertrains in India. The first is a 2.7-litre petrol engine, and the other is a 2.8-litre diesel engine option. Now, as no surprise to anyone, recently it was revealed that the diesel-engined Fortuner comprises 97 percent of the total sales, leaving the petrol-powered model with just…

This high-speed accident between a Toyota Fortuner and a truck happened at a high speed of 140 km/h. However, the airbags of the Fortuner did not deploy and the owner of the car was not very happy. Even without the airbag deployment, the Fortuner saved the passengers in the car. Here is how it happened. The accident was reported by the owner and happened in Telangana. According to the details, the Toyota Fortuner was doing 140 km/h when a truck suddenly applied the brakes in front of the vehicle. This caused the…

The Toyota Fortuner is one of those SUVs that boasts a massive fan base. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that it’s one of those SUVs that has no haters. Like many Toyota products, the Fortuner is popular among buyers for its exceptional reliability. Several examples of the Toyota Fortuner, with odometers clocking up lakhs of kilometers, have been featured on our website. In most cases, the owners are content with the product and haven’t found anything compelling enough to prompt an upgrade or a switch. Consequently, what…