Toyota Fortuner Interior, Exterior and Specifications

Toyota's premium Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) Fortuner was launched in 2005. Initially it was launched in Thailand; later on it was introduced in other countries like Indonesia, India and many more. The four-wheel drive, is designed by the engineers from Japan and Thailand, based on Toyota Hilux pick-up truck platform. Toyota launched the Fortuner in India in 2009, the model became very much successful and the company had stopped the booking orders for time being due to over demand. The vehicle broke the record of sales and stats of pre-delivery. The seven seat vehicle has muscular body with well-built interiors and dynamic exteriors. Currently, there is only one variant available in India that comes with the displacement of 2982 cc diesel engine with five speed manual gear transmission. The available colors are grey mica metallic, light blue metallic, black mica, super white and silver mica metallic. Toyota Fortuner price in India is somewhere near 19 lac rupees.

Toyota Fortuner Engine and Specifications

The Fortuner is powered with a 3.0 Liter diesel engine with the displacement of 2982 cc. The diesel engine has TDCI D-4D DOHC technology that has the capacity to churn out the maximum power of 161 bhp at the rate of 3400 rpm and maximum torque of 343 nm at the rate of 1400 rpm. Its engineered and designed with four-wheel drive configuration. The exterior measures 4695mm in length, 1845mm in width, 1850mm in height and wheelbase of 2750mm.

Fortuner Performance

Toyota Fortuner stands for high built quality and that assures to deliver sturdy performance. Toyota Fortuner gives the mileage of 10.2 kmpl within the city and 14.6 kmpl in highways but the fuel loss is pretty high while off-roading. However, the off-road ability is exceptional and excellent. The traction control, vehicle stability control delivers stunning suspension dynamics and its rear spoiler brings attractive aerodynamics. Fuel consumption and acceleration are excellent, achieving 100 kmph in 9.61 seconds. The noise and vibration are very mild even at the high speed. The tube less puncture resistant 17" alloy wheels plays a great role in off-road driving.

Fortuner Exterior, Interior and Safety

The exterior is dynamic with high head and tail lamps, muscular bonnet with sturdy front grille, stunning projector type headlights, chrome plated rear view mirrors, 17" alloy wheels with wheel covers which make the car very much attractive at the first sight.

It has spacious double-toned interior as it has dual-tone leather upholstery and dashboard. GPS and audio system can be operated by touch screen. Apart from that, it is equipped with climate control AC system, tilt-adjust steering, foldable and flexible seating arrangements, ample of cup-holders and bottle-holders and large boot space.

As safety is concerned, Fortuner is loaded with advanced and innovative safety systems. It is equipped with dual SRS airbags, anti-breaking system with EBD, sturdy body, three-point seat belts, highly mounted stop lamp, unique sonar system and top quality disc brake system.

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Tata Aria Review and Specifications

Tata Aria is one of the good products from Tata motors. It was launched in October 2011 and running successfully. It is a SUV but looks like mixture of SUV and MUV. Tata motors? is the first company to introduce world's cheapest car (Nano). It has got enough popularity around the world. It is not only popular for small cars but also SUVs and MUVS.

The Company is famous for its existing SUV Tata Sumo which was a grand hit. Customers trust this company because of its credibility. So, the company hopes Tata Aria will get good sales rates in the upcoming days. The Aria is a very important model for Tata Motors, not just for the Indian market, but also in European market as well.

Engine- It has powerful 2179cc, 2.2L DICOR diesel engine which is capable to generate 140PS power and maximum torque of 320nm. It has got pulling power so that you can drive easily in hilly areas too. The technology like 32 bit ECU, 16V DOHC, Variable turbine with Dual Mass Flywheel Improves alteration and decreases NVH. It suits for family and commercial purpose as well.

Interior - It looks awesome and has got extraordinary interior features. The interior scheme-beige and dark beige with Fabric upholstery gives the pretty look for the interior. The wide dashing board has some small boxes where you can keep your valuables like wallet, mobile phone etc. The luggage box (backside) gives enormous space to carry your belongings.

The quality of seats and inbuilt audio system is good along with air conditions. Other inside features like, Turn indicators on OSRVMs, body colored door handles, electrical adjustable OSRVM, Power steering with tilt adjustment, Elegant mirror etc gives you joy and comfort while travelling. The seven-seater provides sufficient room for all passengers except legroom at third row is not enough. Overall the interior features are good and value for money.

Exterior- It looks cool from the outside; the face of the car looks very aggressive. The front turn indicators are also placed at automatically adjustable Outside Rear View Mirrors. The head and fog lamp add much beauty for the SUV and looks much sportier from the rear side.

The moment you see the car, you can notice some similar features of its kin Toyota Innova but the Aria looks larger than Innova with sporty and muscular wheels, The Tata Aria's designing is a never-before from Tata with its sharp and aggressive upper front grille and a bit Tata Indica Vista and Manza type looks.

Shades- Tata Aria comes with attractable colors like Castelle Grey, Arctic Silver and Walnut Gold, Sardinia Red, Quartz Black, Pearl White, Suef Blue, Night Shade Black.

Safety- Tata Area is comes with some common safety features like 2 Airbags, Parking sensors, Fog lamp, ABS with EDB, anti-braking system, automatic climate control, GPS navigations system all combined with latest safety features including 5 rear seat belts and lot more.

The price tag of this car is around 12- 15 lakhs and it can give overall mileage of 13Kmpl.

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Nissan Murano Review and Specifications

Nissan Murano is a one of the upcoming cars of Nissan India. It looks like mid-size SUV and crossover. It is going to compete with the cars like Audi Q5, BMW X3 and BMW X1 in Indian market. So, obviously the price is hefty, it will come in the range of 35 to 37 lakhs. It was first unveiled in December 2002 and thereafter Nissan launched many upgraded versions of Murano. Recently the company has launched an upgraded version of it in US and Canadian market which is powered by a 3.5 liter, DOHC, V6 petrol engine. The company is planning to launch both petrol and diesel version of it in UK and Indian market by 2012.

Engine - It is a front wheel drive (FWD) vehicle which is also available with four wheel drive as an option. The car is equipped with powerful 3.5L, 24-valve, SOHC, V6, petrol engine. It has a capacity to produce 252 bhp at 6000 rpm and it is capable of churning 334 Nm at 4400 maximum of torque with CVT. You can reach 0-100 in just 8.5 seconds and can achieve maximum 210kmph speed. It comes with both petrol and diesel variants where diesel variant comes with 6 speed manual gearbox.

Exterior - It is a five door mid-size SUV which has an eye-catching attraction, the exterior of the car is superb with outstanding features. The head and fog lamps look very stylish which gives a sporty look for the car. It has got stylish front fascia and stunning rear design, The ORVMs are in body color with 3D Front fog lamps (like cluster). The car looks funky from rear side with LED tail lights and rear defogger. The 20 inch alloy wheels add much more beauty for the car. Totally the design of the car will attracts young generation, it looks like specially designed for youth in Indian market.

Interior - It will come with has extraordinary interior features. It looks cute with the two-tone beige with color coded wood. The quality of the leather used in interior is soft which creates a touchy feel in your heart. The BOSE Audio system with 11 speakers attracts music lovers where you can use USB, MMC and blue tooth to listen Music. It has spacious dashing board with several pockets where you can keep your valuables. You can easily handle AC controls. The boot space is good with four spike powered steering wheel. The driver seat of the car is 6 ways manual adjustable with lumber support while the passenger seat is 4 way adjustable; all the seats are heated.

Safety - It comes with hell lot of advanced safety features like ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD, electronic stability control, airbags (which includes dual front, front side and side curtain), Bi-Xenon headlights, leather seats, dual-zone surround automatic climate control, Rear fog lamps, high stop lamp, reflectors, rear spoiler are other safety features.

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Toyota Avanza Review and Specifications

Toyota Avanza is an upcoming model of Toyota in Indian market. It will be a mini-Innova from Toyota for Indian customers, the shape of the car looks like MUV and SUV too. Recently Toyota has launched Etios, now Toyota is planning to launch Avanza in the upcoming year (early 2011). It was first sold in Thailand and got good responses from customers. It will be smaller than the Innova. It is expected to be 20-25% cheaper than its bigger sibling.

The Company has unveiled petrol version of Avanza but there are rumors that it is also planning to launch diesel version. It will be a third vehicle to its IMV (Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle) line-up in the country after Innova and Fortuner.

Exterior - it comes with stylish exterior design. The curves and sharp line on its body adds beauty for the car. Head and fog lamps look sporty. It looks very similar to Toyota Innova from front side. It comes with six spoke 15 inch alloy wheels. The 180mm of ground clearance will make you comfort even in bumpy roads. The smartly designed indicators and body colored bumpers looks elegant. Overall the exterior of it is cleverly designed to meet up typical Indian taste.

Interior - It will come with 5 and 7 door options. It will be a five or seven seater. It is anticipated to give enormous space for driver and occupants. The dashboard of this SUV is will be covered with instrumental panel. The two tone beige with quality seats is also expected in this SUV. You will not get audio control option on the four spoke steering. The luggage box gives sufficient room to carry your luggage. The other interior features like rear door lock, power windows, manual seat adjusting, air conditioner, manual viper control system with timer and electronic adjustable rear view mirrors is guessed to be excellent. Overall it will suit for families and business people.

Engine - It will be powered by 1495cc petrol engine. It will have a capacity to produce topmost power of 107 Bhp at 6000 rpm and utmost torque 141 Nm at 4400 rpm. It will be equipped with 4 cylinders, DHOC, 16 valves, VVTi with 5 speed transmission. It is give enormous power for the SUV. Handling this SUV will be easy.

Safety - It will be loaded with modern safety features like ABS with EBD, Air bags, Seat belts for all passengers, side bar protection, crash body safety, Thief Deterrent system etc. The price tag has not yet revealed but it is expected in between 5-8 lakhs in Indian market. It will give an overall mileage of 14 kilometers per liter.

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Skoda Yeti Review and Specifications

Skoda Yeti was launched in November 2010. It is currently getting very good response and demands as well. It is a powerful SUV competing with the models like Hyundai Santa Fe, Mahindra Scorpio Tata Safari, Tata Aria, Maruti Grand Vitara, Ford Endeavor, Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Outlander in domestic market. It was first showcased in January 2010 at Delhi Auto Expo.

Engine- It is equipped with a robust 2.0 liter diesel engine. It has TDI CR, 16V DOHC, 4 cylinder, Turbocharged, and liquid cooled with 6 Speed Manual Transmission. It is capable to generate utmost power of 140 Bhp at 4200 rpm and highest peak torque of 320 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm. Overall the engine is designed in such a way which can give good mileage on countryside areas and retro areas.

Exterior- it comes with smiling exterior features which can attract you easily. The face of the SUV looks aggressive with smartly designed broad head and fog lamps. The emblem of the company right at the center of the grill is cute. The black colored chrome bumper brush adds much beauty for the car. The body colored mirrors and indicators is neatly carved. The 16inch alloy wheel will make a mark on your heart. It also gives extraordinary look for the SUV. The ground clearance of the car is good. The suspension provides comfort even in the worst roads. It looks like crossover from the rear side. Overall it is a nice SUV.

Interior- It comes with striking interior features. It is a five-seater with 4 doors. The wide dashboard (like in Skoda Laura) with chrome package and leather seats is attractive. It is cloud 9 when it comes to comfort. It is very spacious where you will get liberty to free your legs and arms. The inbuilt audio system with 6.5 inch LCD TFT with touch screen control is excellent. It gives enough room to carry your luggage. Other features like Air condition, under luggage compartment floor, front glove box with cooling, illumination, electronically adjustable external mirrors and storage compartments in side panels is good. Overall it is a good car suits for those who love long journeys.

Safety - The SUV comes with advanced safety features like Electronic Differential Lock, ABS, Seat belts, 6 Airbags, EBD, engine immobilizer with floating code system, remote control opening and closing of windows, active front head restraints, height adjustable three-point seat belts at front and three point seat belts for rear, protective covers for engine, gearbox and undercarriage, security code for central infotainment system, remote control locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid with two fold able keys.

It has a capacity to give overall mileage of 16 kilometers per liter. The company has launched it in two versions one is 'Ambient' and the other one is 'Elegance'. The price tag of Ambient is 15.4 lakh and Elegance is 16.8 lakhs in Indian market.

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