Toyota Kirloskar Motors on 09 January launched a facelifted version of one of their most popular SUVs in India.The fortuner,this will be the fourth generation model of the fortuner with everything on the outside redesigned.It will have all new headlamps,taillamps,bumpers,a new redesigned grill which will,from now on,not have the chrome slats that we used to get on the old car.Prices will be starting at Rs29.98 lakhs for the manual petrol fortuner which will have 2694cc all the way up to the most expensive model which will be called the Fortuner Legender.Legender will have 2755cc Diesel engine with a six speed gearbox with 201 bhp and 500NM of torque it will definitely be more powerful than the previous fortuner.The price?A whopping Rs37.58 lakhs!Which is Rs36.63 lakhs more than the previous top of the line fortuner.There would be no substantial changes on the inside except the new 8 inch touch screen which would definitely be better than the previous car.One of the most annoying thing which would,as most of you would know,will be the absence of a sunroof.Toyota would have to completely redesign the roof of the car to make way for a sunroof.The AC wents of the toyota fortuner are the same as in the toyota innova,wierdly placed,but,that cools the cabin cool substantially faster on a hot day than a standard AC can.The boot is small with all the seven seats back in place.With the 3rd row of seat down,the boot is an alright sized 296 litres large.Toyota have said that the fortuner would have an improved mileage of 13kmpl which is not that bad.The fortuner would do 0-100 kmph in 13.95 seconds.Offroad pack in the fortuner includes lockable rear differential,low range,the ability to change how the car drives and a 4×4 mode that can be turned on with just a flick of a switch.There has been talks recently that toyota would introduce a new generation of fortuner in 2022.Till then all the toyota fan boys out there,take care and see you in the next blog.
Healthy Weeknight Meals
Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It’s often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out. But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and your family will love. They can even be prepared in advance.
Better than Poutine
I know, what could be better that a steaming plate of fries, gravy and cheese curd? Fries, gravy, cheese curd and bacon, that’s what! Throw in some fresh shallots, chilli, and a splash of roasted bone marrow and duck gravy, and we turn this popular French-Canadian dish into a something sublime.
Breakfast at my House
During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. One of our favorite things we like to serve when friends are visiting are buckwheat blueberry pancakes.
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of pumpkin soup on a cold autumn day. Combine your roasted pumpkin with some onion, garlic, vegetable broth, and a few spices, and give it some time to simmer away. Pair it with a few slices of fresh bread to turn it into something sublime.
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