Fortuner is one of the favorite cars of many people in India. Especially when it comes to luxury SUV, Toyota Fortuner is considered the first choice. Many common middle class people also dream of buying it. But have you ever thought how expensive it can be to keep this car and drive it daily?
Usually people just look at the price of the car, but the real game starts after buying the car. Expenses are distributed everywhere from insurance to maintenance, fuel, parking. If you calculate an average, the cost of owning a Fortuner can be heavy on your pocket. Fortuner comes at a price of around ₹ 55 lakh and if you drive it daily, what will be the total running cost in a month, let us tell you the complete details about it.
driver salary
According to Ankur Wariko's YouTube video, most people hire drivers for cars like Fortuner. Considering the expensive vehicle and safety, the driver salary for these cars is also high. The average salary of a Fortuner driver is considered to be around ₹ 25,000 per month. That means Rs 3 lakh is spent on the driver alone in a year.
diesel cost
SUVs have low mileage and high fuel costs. If the Fortuner drives about 50 kilometers a day, then about ₹ 15,000 is spent only on diesel in a month. However, if the car remains stuck in city traffic or travels a lot on the highway, this expense can increase further.
insurance expenses
Insurance of luxury cars is also not a small expense. The average EMI of insurance for Fortuner is around ₹ 8,000 per month. This cost may vary slightly depending on the age, model and claim history of the vehicle.
car maintenance
Being an SUV, the maintenance cost of Fortuner is also quite high. On an average, it costs ₹ 6,000 per month for servicing like brake pads, suspension and wheel alignment. As the vehicle gets older, this expense may gradually increase.
parking charge
SUV parking fares are very high in big cities. A big car like Fortuner requires a secure space, where the average rent is assumed to be Rs 5,000 per month. If you live in a working area, this price may be even higher.
Cleaning and Car Care
It is not easy to handle big vehicles. On average, Rs 3,000 per month is spent on daily washing and polishing.
Tolls and other small expenses
If you add toll tax, time-to-time repairs, punctures, minor defects, new fines, car accessories and other miscellaneous expenses, the expenses add up to around Rs 6,000 more every month.
This much will be spent every month
Adding all these expenses, the total cost of running a Fortuner in a month comes to around ₹ 68,000. That means it will cost approximately ₹ 4,000 every day.
If the price of the car is considered to be around ₹55 lakh and the monthly running cost can be around ₹68,000, then the total expenditure in five years comes to around ₹96 lakh. This means that in five years after purchasing the car, you can spend around ₹ 70 lakh only on this car.
Why is it expensive to drive a Fortuner?
Fortuner is a high-class SUV, which has a big engine. Apart from this the fuel mileage is less. Additionally, service parts are expensive and items like tires and brakes have a short life. Their insurance and taxes are also higher.
In this sense, owning a Fortuner is not just a hobby but also an expensive responsibility. In India, where the middle class spends a major part of its income on EMIs and necessities, a luxury car makes one spend ₹ 4,000 daily. So if you are thinking of buying a Fortuner, then make the purchase by paying attention not only to the purchasing budget but also to its daily budget.
