[superdunkaroos]

Originally Posted by DoneAndDusted

Hi Guys - Anyone aware of any updates (Cosmetic) to Fortuner planned for this year? I heard we might have a facelift soon but am not really sure

Facelift might take another year, we will come to know as soon as they launch it in Thailand. But dealers are installing body kits and a bigger touch screen unit to the vehicles here, not sure if these are original Toyota accessories but the original warranty is being honoured.

Got these pictures:

[n.devdath]

Originally Posted by karan561

[BWith 420 NM the Toyota Fortuner Manual Transmission Variant may be the most powerful (Torque wise) Diesel 'Manual' in production on Sale in India.

Interesting observation, and a true one, however, the Safari Storme V400 and it's cousin, the Hexa are MTs with just 5% difference in torque figures.

The Pajero Sport too is an MT with 400NM, in the same ball park.

The reintroduced Endy 2.2MT also puts out 385NM.

[karan561]

Originally Posted by vigneshkumar31

You are right. The only diesel manuals even nearly as torquey as the Fortuner are the Endeavour and Pajero Sport. Above this regardless of budget, there seem to be no diesel manuals.

Originally Posted by n.devdath

Interesting observation, and a true one.

Yes, the FORTUNER manual is the most torquiest diesel manual available to buy.

@ n.devdath - Its not a hidden fact that you have been posting ANTI-TOYOTA / FORTUNER posts consistently Hence mentioning those closely powerful products was unnecessary (as i am already aware about those figures on those cars), specifically the way you mention i.e. just "5% lower on torque."

My post was to make Fortuner 'manual' owners feel good about owning the most powerful diesel (torque wise) Manual available on sale in India.

[dean5545]

On the topic of Manual Fortuner owners feeling good,
I am attaching a screen grab of my Fuel consumption display.

A stunning 14.4km/l, Mind you I am running heavier BF Goodrich tyres.



This was an early morning drive from Bandra to Malad. I wasn't driving slow either (23 km in 35minutes in Bombay!).

It's possible only because of the availability of Torque at low rpm and the 6-speed MT.
Oh! and did I mention that I am still on my stock rear brake pads at 63,000km and replaced the front ones only 5000km back. All thanks to engine braking.

[balderash_12]

Originally Posted by dean5545

On the topic of Manual Fortuner owners feeling good,
I am attaching a screen grab of my Fuel consumption display.
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Oh! and did I mention that I am still on my stock rear brake pads at 63,000km and replaced the front ones only 5000km back. All thanks to engine braking.

How did you achieve this figure?? A friend owning the Fortuner AT (the previous generation) does not get more than 8 km/l on the city and 12 on the highway! I do not think the highway figures are anything to write home about. He uses cruise control extensively on the highways.

[getsurya]

For the happiness with MID, my 5.5 years young Fortuner returned these numbers when driven sedately

[DwarkaDelhiWala]

This is Fortuner specific insurance query although i looked up the automobile insurance thread.
Last month i have had insurance policy for my 2017 model renewed and found that no independent agent would cover Consumables and Key Protect. Also, no other dealer in Delhi would renew the Toyota Policy except the one who sold me the car (Galaxy Toyota).
It was not only due to about 25000/- difference between quotes of independent vs galaxy toyota but because i hate galaxy toyota for their terrible-terrible customer service especially at body workshop at moti nagar.
It was surprising that i was ready to pay even more that what Galaxy Toyota had quoted, but still no independent would issue cover for consumables and keys and no other toyota dealer would renew it.

[navpreet318]

Why exactly is it so important to cover consumables and keys? Keys are easy to save. And in case of consumables, some fluids and some other tit-bits I don't think it's a heavy expense.

[bobbyvictor]

Guys- The Navigation clock on my new Fortuner 4X4 MT shows 2.30 am when its actually 8.00 am - i have tried all possible tricks that i knew to try and correct the time but cant just figure this out - The time settings on the nav system only allows me to select the time zone - any one who know how to do this please help. The Vehicle clock is easy to adjust :-)

[roby_dk]

Originally Posted by navpreet318

Why exactly is it so important to cover consumables and keys? Keys are easy to save. And in case of consumables, some fluids and some other tit-bits I don't think it's a heavy expense.

For keys I am not sure but consumables and salvage charges are high. I had a zero dep insurance and I paid around 40k for consumables and salvage on an insurance claim of 6L. BTW I had the policy from ICICI lombard.

[jav]

Originally Posted by bobbyvictor

Guys- The Navigation clock on my new Fortuner 4X4 MT shows 2.30 am when its actually 8.00 am - i have tried all possible tricks that i knew to try and correct the time but cant just figure this out - The time settings on the nav system only allows me to select the time zone - any one who know how to do this please help. The Vehicle clock is easy to adjust :-)

The clock is automatically synced from GPS signal, there is no manual way to adjust, the time should update almost instantly on a clear day but takes time when GPS signal is weak and it will show the last switched off time when there is no signal example when parked in a basement.

[navpreet318]

Originally Posted by roby_dk

For keys I am not sure but consumables and salvage charges are high. I had a zero dep insurance and I paid around 40k for consumables and salvage on an insurance claim of 6L. BTW I had the policy from ICICI lombard.

That is indeed a high salvage charge. Why don't you try Tata AIG. They don't charge salvage or Bharti AXA.

[varunsangal]

Originally Posted by navpreet318

Why exactly is it so important to cover consumables and keys? Keys are easy to save. And in case of consumables, some fluids and some other tit-bits I don't think it's a heavy expense.

Keys on the newer cars are fairly expensive, upwards of 10k (must go up with the brand too). While having one stolen is difficult, losing or damaging one is not. So might be good to have insurance on that.

Also, consumables are not just engine oil and coolant, there are a host of others like brake oil, AC gas, transmission fluid etc and the sum of all can be good insurable sum.

Overall, makes sense to have insured, but then again, don't see why some insurer won't be willing to cover it, there is already a separate premium for it.

[navpreet318]

Originally Posted by varunsangal

Keys on the newer cars are fairly expensive, upwards of 10k (must go up with the brand too). While having one stolen is difficult, losing or damaging one is not. So might be good to have insurance on that.

Also, consumables are not just engine oil and coolant, there are a host of others like brake oil, AC gas, transmission fluid etc and the sum of all can be good insurable sum.

Overall, makes sense to have insured, but then again, don't see why some insurer won't be willing to cover it, there is already a separate premium for it.

Although it might be good to have them covered, I never personally thought it worthwhile to pay the extra premium for the same. Though insurance for me a different aspect altogether.
I think some of the new companies cover all the aspects outside of the dealerships too. It is just a matter of approaching the right person who is educated enough in insurance.

[varunsangal]

Originally Posted by navpreet318

Although it might be good to have them covered, I never personally thought it worthwhile to pay the extra premium for the same. Though insurance for me a different aspect altogether.
I think some of the new companies cover all the aspects outside of the dealerships too. It is just a matter of approaching the right person who is educated enough in insurance.

Insurance is just that, you pay of security during an event that you hope never happens!!

Completely agree that the dealership or manufacturer provided insurance (Honda Assure, Maruti Insurance etc etc) are all a rip-off, same cover is always available at a lesser cost elsewhere.