Toyota Fortuner 2016 First Drive
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Toyota Fortuner 2016 Launch Event in UAE
Event Overview
Al-Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor for Toyota in the UAE, recently launched the all-new Fortuner 2016 for the members of the media (you can read more about the launch event here). The event featured appetizers, dignitaries, and journalists from all over UAE. However, the biggest surprise of the day was the abundance of rain that flooded the streets and dampened the desert across the country. Most attendees believed the event might be canceled, but that was not the case.
Media Experience
Moreover, there was a special treat for the media in the form of a desert drive in the new Fortuner – it is the choice of professional desert safari drivers after the legendary Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol, of course. You can read more about the new Fortuner here.
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Desert Drive Experience
Initially, there was water everywhere, making it difficult to reach the test cars. After some splashing and getting wet up to the knees, I finally managed to sit in the car. Excitement built up for the desert drive as drivers were warned against performing stunts in the sand dunes. To ensure safety, an instructor was appointed to every driver. Although initially met with some resistance, it proved to be the best decision as many drivers lacked experience in off-roading.
After deflating the tyres, we finally reached the dunes. A tricky yet satisfying off-road course awaited us. We followed a convoy up and down small dunes, where sometimes the dunes became tricky, and we had to slide sideways to avoid flipping over. The Fortuner displayed remarkable composure throughout the drive, impressing everyone with its power and suspension as it completed the entire course with elan.
Sadly, there was a lunch planned in the middle of the desert, but due to the heavy rain, we couldn't stay long. We wrapped up quickly and headed back to the hotel. A full-fledged review of the Fortuner will be coming soon, so stay tuned!
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