[Omkar]

The Toyota Fortuner has always managed to better its rivals and become the last man standing. Just look at the recent sales graph of the D2 segment and you’ll know what I mean. The Fortuner has been accepted by everyone from your officegoers to politicians to even the mafia. It has the street cred that’s unmatched by the current crop of cars on sale in India. It may not be equipped with the best of creature comforts, but it is a capable machine on the road and off it too. Under the bonnet is a 2.8-litre diesel engine that puts out 175 BHP and 420 Nm when mated to a 6-speed MT and 450 Nm when mated to a 6-speed AT. For people who want to avoid diesel, you also have a 2.7-litre petrol engine on offer that makes 164 BHP and 245 Nm.

Being a Toyota, not a lot of people want to sell their Fortuners as they are extremely long-lived and reliable and as a result, hold their value very well in the used car market. In 2021, Toyota also introduced the Legender variant which had some cosmetic changes and was available only with the 2.8L diesel and automatic transmission. Since it's a pretty new model and expensive too, you won't see many of these in the used car market. Also remember that with the transition to BS6, a lot of the newer Fortuners faced DPF issues. So you'd be much happier with the BS4 variants of the Fortuner. However, the real question is, if you were in the market for a big SUV, would you buy a 2nd-gen Fortuner?

Used 2nd-gen Toyota Fortuner Pros

• No major facelift since the launch, so a used car would also look brand new
• Contemporary styling & imposing street presence
• Tough build. Toyota body-on-frame UVs are known to have very long lives
• Powerful diesel and smooth petrol, with user-selectable driving modes too
• Cabin is practical & user-friendly
• Features like Bi-beam LED headlamps, powered tailgate, paddle shifters & more
• Impressive offroad capability (by big SUV standards)
• Safety kit includes 7 airbags, ABS, ESP, TC, hill assist, ISOFIX & 3-point seatbelts for all
• Toyota's excellent after-sales quality, fuss-free ownership experiences, low service costs & up to 7 years of extended warranty coverage

Used 2nd-gen Toyota Fortuner Cons

• Used car market prices are insane! You could get a brand new XUV700 or a Scorpio-N in the same price
• BS6 diesel models are suffering from DPF issues
• Missing features such as sunroof, lumbar adjustment, front parking sensors, auto-wipers etc.
• Ride quality although improved over the 1st gen is far from plush. You’ll feel the bumps
• Cost-cutting in a couple of areas; some interior plastics, ICE audio quality, camera display…
• Petrol variant is a guzzler. You'll see merely 6 – 7 kmpl on the AT
• Doesn't have a full-time 4x4. Also, 4x4 variants command a high premium over 2WD and MT variants

Related Threads

• Official Review

• karan561's 2016 Fortuner 4x4 MT

• PrideRed's 2021 Fortuner 4x4 AT

• karan561's Endeavour vs Fortuner comparison

• kanwar_26's Fortuner Legender 4x4 AT

• mayankjha1806's Fortuner 4x4 MT

• tjsi's Fortuner Petrol AT

• scorpio_fan's Fortuner 4x4 MT

Things to watch out for in a used 2nd-gen Toyota Fortuner

• Wiring harness recall

• BS6 Fortuner DPF Issues - 1, 2, 3

• Random issues

Mod Potential

Since the Toyota Fortuner has been on sale for quite some time, engine maps are pretty common. With the stage 1 tune, you can bump up the power output from 175 BHP to 200+ BHP. Of course, there are plenty of off-road-specific modifications as well that you can get done. And since the Fortuner is also available in the Indonesian market, there's plenty of aftermarket equipment that you can get too.


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Availability

Good considering that the 2nd gen Fortuner costs upwards of Rs. 25 lakhs in the used car market. You will find different configurations as well as per your need - 4x2 MT, 4x4 MT, 4x2 AT, 4x4 AT. Of course, you will see more diesel Fortuners as the petrol variants are rare. Check out some examples on sale here.

[Omkar]

Thread moved from the Assembly Line to the Indian Car Scene.

[TorqueMonster]

A used 2nd Gen Fortuner falls anywhere between 26 - 40 lakhs depending on year and Model. Considering the amount of options for new cars that are available between 25 - 35 Lakhs, the Fortuner, used certainly is a good option. Its fairly reliable, has excellent badge value. The only cons will be that it is a bit underequipped for the price that is being paid.

But other than that, it is a much larger vehicle and certainly makes a case for itself.

[PrasannaDhana]

Voted No

Reasons

1. The car doesn't depreciate at all. Major advantage in used car purchase is the depreciation. Toyotas seldom depreciate as much.

2. It's an overrated car. Reliable, yes. But neither comfortable nor spacious/ easy to use. I find my storme varicor 400 much better suiting my needs than the used 2nd gen fortuner.

[Torque_Curve]

Originally Posted by Omkar

Under the bonnet is a 2.8-litre diesel engine that puts out 175 BHP and 420 Nm when mated to a 6-speed MT and 450 Nm when mated to a 6-speed AT. For people who want to avoid diesel, you also have a 2.7-litre petrol engine on offer that makes 164 BHP and 245 Nm.

I guess the power figures need to be updated here.
Correct figures in the screenshot below:

[07CR]

Voted NO.

Reasons -

1) It's still exorbitantly priced considering used car prices. No good condition used fortuner that is 3-4 years old is available in Pune at less than 30 L.
2) At 30L and the round abouts I can get XUV700 and Scorpio N which are much more well rounded products. Heck I would even splurge a little more and get the brand new Hycross Hybrid.
3) At 30 L price it lacks the comfortable ride quality, NVH isn't good either and isn't easy to drive as well (steering needs a lot of heft in city).
4) It's very under equipped by 2023 standards and the competition.
5) Even the famed Toyota reliability takes a hit with DPF issues. (Great job by Indian govt to make the impossible possible!)

[nmn.070]

My off roading requirements are to the extent of some rough patches on a highway. And the ride of the fortuner makes it irrelevant. The image and stature associated is definitely enticing but it also carries baggage for the same reason.
A used fortuner would only be interesting if it came cheaper than the Innova.

[Turbolove]

Would definitely consider a used Fortuner. I was looking for the current gen pre-facelift BS4 used as a replacement for my Thar, but couldn't find any good 4x4 AT pieces under 25L.

While the Fortuner feels overpriced when compared to a new Scorpio-N on paper. In reality the Toyota reliability and high quality aftermarket support from global brands make it a much better car to own for the long term.

One major point to be wary of is when you look at sub 30L pieces, they have usually run alot, 75-100k kms already, would definitely require a very thorough checkup.

[Shreyans_Jain]

Big NO from my side, and a strong opinion ahead.

Fortuner as it is is a hugely overpriced and overrated vehicle. Nothing much to offer apart from a strong diesel engine and pure mechanical reliability, the latter also being somewhat compromised post BS6.2. It is barebones in terms of equipment, is bouncy and uncomfortable and has poor comfort levels in the middle and back rows. The cabin is also very utilitarian, a couple of decades behind what you get in similarly priced vehicles. In every other market in the world, Fortuner is essentially a work SUV, kind of on the lines of what the Bolero or Force Trax are in India. That’s how its attributes are. It’s only here that it is considered a luxury vehicle.

A far cry from the much more comfortable Innova Crysta, this is a classic case of a vehicle running primarily on herd mentality in monopolistic market conditions. Given the ridiculous asking prices in the second hand market, there are far better ways to spend your money for an automobile. Unless you have a specific use case for regular off roading and plan on clocking 4-5L km over your usage period, look elsewhere.

[Cresterk]

Originally Posted by Torque_Curve

I guess the power figures need to be updated here.
Correct figures in the screenshot below:

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This is only on the facelift models that came after 2020 or so if I remember correctly. The earlier models came in the lower state of tune.

The facelift has a different turbocharger, nicer headlights, powered tailgate and ventilated seats iirc.

[parrys]

I would not buy a Fortuner at all. New or Used, NEVER!

It's an overpriced, overhyped, featureless, inefficient SUV selling only because of bragging rights & so called reliability.

It is not a great car to drive either, and ride quality is also bumpy / bouncy at all times. Never does it stay flat even on a highway.

Recently picked up a Tucson 4x2 D AT, less than a month ago, we did not even consider the Fortuner. Wish the Kodiaq was available in D AT, that would have surely made it to the consideration list.

Both, the Innova (Crysta) & Fortuner, these are overpriced LOOTING machines from Toyota for the Indian market. And most buyers, are ok with it.

[troublemaker]

No. Fortuner should be bought new due to high prices for used ones.

I have done 36k with my 2021 E4. If you like to travel by road, this is the vehicle for you.

[na_agrawal]

The answer is a simple NO!

A second hand T Fortuner is grossly overpriced and feels even more less worth to the penny than a new one. A nicely maintained 5 years old Fortuner will sell for 30+L. That's barely 10L less than a new one.

If someone has 30-50L budget for a new car, better to go with a new Fortuner and if not, a new Innova makes a much better sense.

[ramki.grandhi]

Voted No, because of the insane used car prices in Bangalore. But it doesn't matter if we vote yes or no on this forum because in reality all Toyota cars sell very well in used car market.

[Amrit@wheels]

Unless you plan on properly utilizing the 4x4 and toughness on offer, there's no actual point in getting a pre-owned Fortuner for such a steep price. On the tarmac, Innova Crysta and Hycross are much better options for less money; off-road, you can have some capable vehicles for considerably less money (Thar, Jimny, Scorpio-N). The only reason to spend 30L or more on a used one is the 'Phaartuunnnerrr' tag