Should you buy a used Toyota Fortuner?
When it comes to SUVs, no conversation is complete without mention of the Toyota Fortuner. The car is a beast of its own kind. Toyota Fortuner’s price currently for a brand new base variant is Rs 36.71 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) top-end variant Rs 51.45 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) A used Toyota Fortuner with around 1.5 lakh kilometers done and six to seven years old will cost around Rs 15 lakh. In this article, we will discuss if one should buy a used Toyota Fortuner and what are the reasons for the same.
Toyota Fortuner Pros
Let’s look at the pros of buying a used Toyota Fortuner.
Cheap Maintenance
Generally, Toyota cars are made to last forever. The cars come with Toyota quality and warranty that makes their car special. For a car of that size, the normal support cost is around Rs 10,000 every year which sounds very reasonable. Also, spares are easily available for Toyota Fortuner.
Sturdy Build
The appearance and the dimensions of the car speak volumes about this car. The car looks muscular and sturdy. The car has an unmatched road presence and has become a favorite amongst politicians, actors, and businessmen. The Fortuner is a seven-seater with actual usable third-row seating. The SUV with 18-inch alloy wheels looks like a king of the roads, ready to take on any kind of road you choose to drive on.
Great Off-Road capabilities
The Toyota Fortuner is available in 4×2 and 4×4 variants. The SUV is good at off-road capabilities with the 4×4 variant. The differential locking system makes a big difference when the car is stuck in mud during off-roading. In simple words, this car can go anywhere with its off-road 4×4 variant.
Toyota Fortuner Con’s
However, there are a few points that don’t go in favor of the Toyota Fortuner.
Low Mileage
The Fortuner with its huge body and the fuel-guzzling engine delivers a very low mileage of 8 to 12 kmpl while driving in the city. Low mileage is a factor that should be considered while buying a used Toyota Fortuner.
Outdated Interiors
The interiors of the Toyota Fortuner seem outdated when compared with cars like MG Gloster. The car also lacks features like a 360-degree camera, wireless charging, and ventilated seats. The Fortuner gets parking sensors only in the rear. The Interior of the Fortuner is single-tone and seems very outdated.
Ride Quality
The SUV also suffers when it comes to ride quality because of body roll. The car is built with a ladder on the chassis frame. The cabin is mounted high and that adds to body roll.
Cumbersome to maneuver in tight spaces
The Toyota Fortuner becomes a tough car to drive when you are going through narrow lanes. The fear of the car scraping from sides constantly keeps lurking around until you clear such tight spots. Parking a car this big in crowded locations also becomes a tedious task.
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