Toyota Fortuner is one of the most popular SUVs in the country. Many people buy it as a status symbol. Due to its strong muscular road presence, reliable engine and tremendous resale value, customers buy it blindly. However, when it comes to bringing it home from the showroom, the on-road price is not uniform across the country. The rates of road tax (RTO) and local registration cess are quite different in different states of the country, due to which there is a huge difference of Rs 5 to 8 lakh in the on-road price of Fortuner.
While in some South Indian states it is heavy on the pocket due to high tax slabs, in Union Territories it is available much cheaper due to tax relief. In this article, we have brought information in which 5 cities of the country Toyota Fortuner will be available at the lowest price. Come, let us know one by one.
1. Puducherry
Estimated on-road price: ₹39.85-₹39.95 lakh
Road tax rates on premium and luxury vehicles in Puducherry are the lowest in the country. Here, RTO of around ₹ 2.65 lakh is charged on Fortuner (base variant ₹ 35.11 lakh) under flat and concessional tax slab. Including insurance and TCS, this car is available at an on-road price of under Rs 40 lakh, making it the cheapest purchase across India.
2. Ahmedabad
Estimated on-road price: ₹39.30-₹39.40 lakh
In Gujarat, the road tax rate on private cars has been kept at about 6 percent, which is the lowest among major big states. The base Fortuner in Ahmedabad attracts only ₹ 2.10 to ₹ 2.15 lakh tax. Including insurance and other local charges, this car comes home for around ₹39.40 lakh, which provides huge savings to the buyers.
3. New Delhi
Estimated on-road price: ₹40.80-₹40.90 lakh
In the country’s capital Delhi, the road tax on petrol vehicles is about 10 percent, which is quite balanced compared to Mumbai or Bengaluru. Here the base model costs around ₹ 3.50 lakh RTO and ₹ 2.15 lakh insurance and TCS. Due to this, the total on-road price of Fortuner in Delhi comes to around ₹ 40.85 lakh.
4. Mumbai
Estimated on-road price: ₹41.85-₹42.00 lakh
In Maharashtra, the road tax rate on petrol vehicles ranges from 11 to 13 percent. Buyers have to pay around ₹4.60 lakh RTO on the base Fortuner in Mumbai. Apart from this, including registration charges, road safety cess and insurance, the on-road price of the vehicle reaches around ₹ 42 lakh, which is a bit expensive compared to North India.
5. Bengaluru
Estimated on-road price: ₹43.65-₹43.80 lakh
In Karnataka, the country’s highest road tax (about 18 percent) is charged on vehicles priced above Rs 20 lakh. The RTO charges alone go up to over ₹6.30 lakh when you buy a base Fortuner in Bengaluru. As a result, this car is available here for around ₹ 43.75 lakh, which is directly ₹ 3.80 lakh more expensive than in Puducherry.
