Took a Fortuner offroading through the outback

Samurai · 8th October 2009, 23:43

Great review Sudev. Looks like Fortuner has only one advantage over 2L GV, the engine. Would love to see the 2.4L GV vs Fortuner review someday.

anandpadhye · 9th October 2009, 00:22

Sudev ji, nice offroad-test there.
I could bring my Tucson along but I guess it's no match to others offroad without 4L and rear LSD...on the highway, Tuc is rock stable even at 160...

BTW, how was the Fortuner steering? Live and accurate?

sudev · 9th October 2009, 07:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirAlec

...they best feature on this was, hold a breath "the hood scoop" lolz....

That is for audience who do not know the OTR itch nor how to scratch it.

Manuuj · 9th October 2009, 17:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirAlec

little bit off topic. One of the test drive conducted by a news channel, he/she commented on the two gear lever, They said "this sort of things remind them of willys and jonga and isme acha nai lagta hai"

they best feature on this was, hold a breath "the hood scoop" lolz

.

i can only say, Grow up, please!

hahahahaha! these news channel guys are hilarious! their stupidity never ceases to amaze or amuse!

@sudev: great pictures buddy..i was a bit confused between Silver or White Fortuner, your pics helped me make up my mind (in favor of Silver).

My car was originally meant to be delivered in February but as Silver is not as popular as White or Grey i may get it by mid-end November itself! (fingers crossed)

Look forward to more pics and some comments on the braking ability of the vehicle that seemed to have ruffled quite a few feathers.

Another thing i would really be obliged if you could confirm are:

a) Max Power in BHP (iv'e heard 163/169/171)
b) Service Intervals (every 5000 or 10,000 km's)
c) performance of Music system

cheers buddy!

nitrous · 9th October 2009, 18:02

Hold on!
The Fortuner has a rear LSD?

SirAlec · 9th October 2009, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manuuj

a) Max Power in BHP (iv'e heard 163/169/171)

171bhp or 126kW.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

Hold on!
The Fortuner has a rear LSD?

Not sure but since it is full time 4wd it may have a centre LSD. torque sensing wala.

sudev · 9th October 2009, 21:56

@Manuuj: Hey I do not own that machine - a friend does - so I am really not in position to answer everything. Music system is good.

Posting picture of the track in daylight (last year taken from my GV during dry weather) and at nigh (wet season)

Took a Fortuner offroading through the outback-wildcat2.jpg

Took a Fortuner offroading through the outback-f19.jpg

Daylight changes perspective so much. Lends depth and brings out ease of navigation. At night you are limited to illuminated area of your headlight.

bharti22shresth · 9th October 2009, 23:36

Nice offroad report sudev.

Looking forward to the comparo b/w all the bulls.

JeepCaptain · 10th October 2009, 19:58

Sudev, Excellent Report on the diesel fortuner. Is there a petrol variant on offer from Toyota India?

Attaching some old offroading pics in Oman & UAE done on a Petrol Fortuner.

Took a Fortuner offroading through the outback-fortuner1.jpeg

Took a Fortuner offroading through the outback-fortuner2.jpeg

Took a Fortuner offroading through the outback-fortuner3.jpeg

Took a Fortuner offroading through the outback-fortuner4.jpeg

Took a Fortuner offroading through the outback-fortuner5.jpeg

Took a Fortuner offroading through the outback-fortuner6.jpeg

Took a Fortuner offroading through the outback-fortuner7.jpeg

Took a Fortuner offroading through the outback-fortuner8.jpeg

Took a Fortuner offroading through the outback-fortuner9.jpeg

Took a Fortuner offroading through the outback-fortuner10.jpeg

Samurai · 10th October 2009, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by anandpadhye

I could bring my Tucson along but I guess it's no match to others offroad without 4L and rear LSD...on the highway, Tuc is rock stable even at 160...

I am fairly sure Fortuner only has center LSD, because a fulltime 4WD has to have. Rear LSD is for little more serious application.

sudev · 10th October 2009, 22:21

@JeepCaptain: No only a diesel variant in India. Lovely pictures.

PAVAN KADAM · 10th October 2009, 23:36

Nice pics.

All i can say is, these kind of vehicles can only be termed as Softroaders.

You can never press these vehicles to do hardcore Off-roading like the 4x4 Safari's / Xenons /Pajero's or Scorp's, Atleast in the similar segments.

1-Testosterone · 10th October 2009, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Nice pics.

All i can say is, these kind of vehicles can only be termed as Softroaders.

You can never press these vehicles to do hardcore Off-roading like the 4x4 Safari's / Xenons /Pajero's or Scorp's, Atleast in the similar segments.

So, is Pajero a better OFF-ROADING option than Fortuner?

sudev · 14th October 2009, 08:50

Just back from another Desert Storm 2010 recce of western fringes of Rajasthan. Amazing sections and even more amazing drives off road and dune bashing. About 600kms every day for three days and 150kms of off road.

Will post pics soon.

Of course it was in a Fortuner.

sudev · 14th October 2009, 20:47

Some serious sand dunes were tackled with elan. Torque on throttle meant very less need for engaging 4L. Mostly 4H Lock was sufficient.

Some serious dune climbing was thwarted by sheer slope too....

8th October 2009, 23:43	#16
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,892 Thanked: 46,264 Times View My Garage	Great review Sudev. Looks like Fortuner has only one advantage over 2L GV, the engine. Would love to see the 2.4L GV vs Fortuner review someday.
	() Thanks

9th October 2009, 00:22	#17
anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,056 Thanked: 3,324 Times	Sudev ji, nice offroad-test there. I could bring my Tucson along but I guess it's no match to others offroad without 4L and rear LSD...on the highway, Tuc is rock stable even at 160... BTW, how was the Fortuner steering? Live and accurate?
	() Thanks

9th October 2009, 18:02	#20
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 327 Times View My Garage	Hold on! The Fortuner has a rear LSD?
	() Thanks

9th October 2009, 21:56	#22
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,851 Thanked: 3,221 Times	@Manuuj: Hey I do not own that machine - a friend does - so I am really not in position to answer everything. Music system is good. Posting picture of the track in daylight (last year taken from my GV during dry weather) and at nigh (wet season) Daylight changes perspective so much. Lends depth and brings out ease of navigation. At night you are limited to illuminated area of your headlight.
	() Thanks

9th October 2009, 23:36	#23
bharti22shresth BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: panchkula Posts: 362 Thanked: Once Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Nice offroad report sudev. Looking forward to the comparo b/w all the bulls.
	() Thanks

10th October 2009, 19:58	#24
JeepCaptain BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dubai / Gods Own Country -Kerala Posts: 864 Thanked: 492 Times View My Garage	Some more offroading pics from UAE -on a petrol Fortuner Sudev, Excellent Report on the diesel fortuner. Is there a petrol variant on offer from Toyota India? Attaching some old offroading pics in Oman & UAE done on a Petrol Fortuner.
	() Thanks

10th October 2009, 22:21	#26
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,851 Thanked: 3,221 Times	@JeepCaptain: No only a diesel variant in India. Lovely pictures.
	() Thanks

10th October 2009, 23:36	#27
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,552 Times	Nice pics. All i can say is, these kind of vehicles can only be termed as Softroaders. You can never press these vehicles to do hardcore Off-roading like the 4x4 Safari's / Xenons /Pajero's or Scorp's, Atleast in the similar segments.
	() Thanks

14th October 2009, 08:50	#29
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,851 Thanked: 3,221 Times	Just back from another Desert Storm 2010 recce of western fringes of Rajasthan. Amazing sections and even more amazing drives off road and dune bashing. About 600kms every day for three days and 150kms of off road. Will post pics soon. Of course it was in a Fortuner. Last edited by Stratos : 14th October 2009 at 08:55. Reason: Removed the bold lettering
	() Thanks

14th October 2009, 20:47	#30
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,851 Thanked: 3,221 Times	Some serious sand dunes were tackled with elan. Torque on throttle meant very less need for engaging 4L. Mostly 4H Lock was sufficient. Some serious dune climbing was thwarted by sheer slope too....
	() Thanks