Fortuner Experiential Drive Camp brings alive Toyota competence

Immediately after the launch of the all new Fortuner on November , 2016, Toyota Kirloskar Motor organised an experiential drive camp for the media and customers, to give a first-hand experience  of the new Fortuner’s on-road and off-road prowess. Scheduled to last for ten days, the Fortuner Experiential Drive Camp began on November 11 in three major cities of Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai. Through this camp, Toyota will be able to offer close to 1500 existing Fortuner customers an experience of the new SUV’s off-roading capabilities while driving it on off-roading terrains like steep inclines, descents, slush, deep water and some articulation.

The New Fortuner comes with a new 2.8 L diesel engine with an all-new 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with sequential & paddle shifters and a new 2.7 L petrol engine. The petrol engine is mated to a an all-new 6-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmission, Thenewly developed frame structure delivers good torsional and bending rigidity even in the harshest environments. The new suspension enhances ride comfort, through straight-line stability, controllability, handle response and advanced damping technology. The newly adopted Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) & Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Electronic drive control and the newly adopted Active Traction Control (A-TRC) were some of the features that were tested out in this off road camp experience.

Sharing his thoughts on the camp, N. Raja, Director & Senior Vice President (Sales & Marketing), Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd said, “Ever since its launch in 2009 in India, the Fortuner has enjoyed immense popularity as an SUV for both its on-road as well as off-roading capabilities....We also wanted our existing and potential Fortuner customers to experience the on and off-roading capabilities of the new Fortuner in a special set up which allows them to drive on an all-terrain track full of steep inclines and descents, slush and deep water.”