Aug 16, 2016 10:33 PM
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When spending over Rs 20 lakh on an SUV, the average Indian buyer would quite enjoy some convenience in his/her life. So far(rather perplexingly), Toyota thought people buying a four-wheel-drive Fortuner wouldn't need an automatic gearbox in their lives, and so, sold it with only a manual. That's changed now, with the introduction of an auto on the burly 4WD Toyota.
Are we happy? Well, yes and no. Yes because giving some rest to the left foot and omitting frequent gear changes can never be a bad thing. And no because, after making us wait for so long, Toyota has brought in an old-school five-speeder for the Fortuner. While other manufacturers have gone in for seven or even nine ratios, Toyota's engineers have stuck to a modest five.
But, is the five-speed slush box quick? No, it isn’t lightning quick. It’s the kind that’ll get the job done, but won't make you too happy as it does its thing. Unlike most'boxes, this one has gates for the lever, but the good part is that you can manually choose the cog best suited for the job if you wish. T
