It is a well-known fact that the Fortuner still sells in handsome numbers despite its shortcomings — dated interior, exorbitant price, to name a few. In this story, we explore seven reasons as to why does this happen.
Well, this is not just limited to the Fortuner and is relevant for all (ahm, most) Toyota cars that are on sale. The Toyota Fortuner is an old-school reliable SUV that would easily last you for years without bothering you much. It also boasts of a strong build quality further enhancing its reliability and safety.
The Fortuner wouldn’t let you feel shy taking it off the road and exploring untravelled paths with it. It is a no-nonsense vehicle capable of getting you to places, and bringing you back from there.
We cannot turn a blind eye towards the sheer road presence of the Fortuner either. Even with the overflow of SUVs and pseudo-SUVs today, the Fortuner somehow manages to stand out.
The Toyota Fortuner holds its value really well. Examples of the SUV are seen being sold for hefty amounts even after years of ownership owing to the brand value, reliability, and other factors discussed in this very story.
The Fortuner is a representative of pride and status for many across our country, from rural environments to urban ones. Widespread usage by politicians to businessmen contributes to the same.
The 2.8-litre diesel engine that does duty on the Fortuner produces a maximum power of 204PS and a peak torque of 500Nm. These power and torque figures make the SUV even more appealing.
The fact that we’re doing this story now and you’re reading it is a testament to the fact that the Fortuner remains relevant despite its age and dated characteristics.