Massive, both in size and accomplishment.
Or I could title it using any of the following alternatives
Creating Storm and making fortunes for the Company
7000 in 30 days, still queues lined up for more
Reaching the years target in just 30 days
Cheques flowing, people queuing up outside Toyota showrooms to have them parked in their car parks without even taking the test drives (Even if maniacs like us wish to lay their hands behind its steering, they come destitute handed as most dealers don’t even have demo or test drive cars), that’s how this new butch machine has been accepted in the country.
The number of bookings have gone so far, that Toyota management has taken the control of it themselves and no more bookings are accepted in showrooms.
After seeing these Everest emulating booking figures of Toyota Fortuner, I have got my head rasping to come out with the reasons for the same. Below are the possible reasons for such a grand success, see how much I can dig out and how do yours match up with them.
Here goes the list:-
1. Toyota – name is simply enough
2. 4 years of waiting and anticipation
3. Big, massive SUV with chrome – That’s what we Indians like
4. Reliable and Robust Diesel technology
5. Imitation of bigger siblings – LC Prado and LC 200
6. Because the Innova is a huge success – It’s built on Innova platform
7. Only one to offer arguably the best 7 seat option in the segment
8. Permanent four Wheel drive
9. Good off road capabilities
10. Sensibly priced (below 20 L)
11. It’s Big, its massive and above all, its diesel
12. White appeals max for all the White Khadi (Politicians) man of the country
13. Black appeals max for all the Pimp my Ride (Youth) lad of the country
14. Qualities of Innova with character and looks of SUV.
15. Toyota means quality and reliability.
Whatever the reason may be, the only thing I know is it’s Huge, Grand, Massive Success and I’m looking forward to see a lot of them terrorizing our home grown SUV’s leave alone the competition.
Hey, did someone say the Indian market is not mature enough for SUVs of this size and price?
You can look forward to the complete road test report of the Fortuner in coming weeks.
Toyota Fortuner Image Slideshow
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I am owning a fortuner since aug 2010.We in our family of 4 enjoy the car with all its options. We have done quite a bit of offroading in beaches of Chennai and the ghats of ooty. On this the dunlop tyres supplied as OE is not upto the mark .The side wall bulges or swells on a puncture while driving on tarmac surface.If this could be the case how will it sustain on heavy offroading? On representing this matter to TKM thro Harha Toyota here at Chennai I was given a cold reply that it is because of user problem. As a user we do not have a flat after any advice or information from the car or the road nor do the vehicles have any sensors to inform the driver that there is going to be flat tyre.When going by the so called PPM levels I think I am the unfortunate to have such a tyre on car. I am sharing this for the benifit of all other Fortuner owners.
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Yes Indeed, Toyota’s has gain its legendary image through its robust quality and ever lasting products.
It’s heritage depicts the precision in making the class leading offerings…!
You hit the nail on the head. However Toyota is not Toyota for nothing, usually the car will outrun its owner.