The Toyota Fortuner was expected to urge an update sometime in 2020. However, the facelifted version seems to possess been delayed and can now be launched on Epiphany , 2021, quite 6 months after it debuted in Thailand. While we await the official India-spec launch, here’s what you’ll expect from the facelifted Fortuner:
Updated looks
Toyota seems to possess taken the term ‘facelift’ a touch literally since most of the cosmetic tweaks for the new Fortuner specialise in the front fascia. It also gets different alloy wheels and updated taillamps while the side profile and buttocks seems unchanged.
In Thailand, the updated Fortuner was launched in two avatars: the quality version with changes focussed on the front fascia, and a replacement Legender variant. This version features more significant cosmetic updates that provides it Lexus-like styling at the front, larger 20-inch alloy wheels and a sportier rear bumper. While unexpected to return to India initially , this variant has since been spied here.
Minor feature updates
The interior design of the new Fortuner seems in touch no changes over the outgoing model, but it’ll pack a couple of more features than before. supported the Thai-spec model, we will expect to ascertain a bigger touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay (8.0-inch screen as standard and 9.0-inch screen for the Legender) and a 9-speaker JBL audio system . In its top spec, it could also get features like ambient lighting, kick-to-open powered tailgate, a wireless charging pad and 360-degree parking camera. Toyota might add connected car technology to the feature list also .
No change in engine options
Toyota is probably going to supply an equivalent engine options for the facelifted Fortuner because the outgoing model: 2.7-litre petrol and a couple of .8-litre diesel (uprated). Both engines are offered with the selection of a manual and a 6-speed automatic drive . The petrol engine produces 166PS/245Nm with 2WD only while the diesel unit now makes 204PS and 500Nm and gets the choice of 2WD and 4WD too.
It’ll cost more
Since the facelifted Fortuner is arriving in 2021, expect it to charge a premium for the updates, on top of the annual price hike. the present Fortuner retails from Rs 28.66 lakh to Rs 34.43 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). While the bottom variant is probably going to be priced almost like the prevailing model, the new Legender variant will likely attract a hefty premium of quite a lakh.
Toyota’s updated premium SUV will continue its rivalry with the likes of the Ford Endeavour and therefore the recently launched MG Gloster.