The Toyota Legender surprised us with its lack of a 4x4 variant and rather lofty price tag when it launched earlier this year. But could it surprise our road test team on our first drive?
The facelifted Fortuner was launched on January 6.
Deliveries for the second batch are expected to begin by the end of January.
The waiting period for the Legender and 4x4 variants will be longer than the 4x2 variants.
The Fortuner is priced from Rs 29.98 lakh to Rs 37.58 lakh (ex-showroom).
Toyota recently launched the facelifted version of its flagship SUV, the Fortuner, and now deliveries for the first batch are underway. Certain dealers have already rolled out the first of the Fortuners to customers who booked the SUV even before the prices were announced.
We have news that the Fortuner will see a waiting period of up to a month with the second batch arriving by the end of January. The Fortuner is available in two broad variants: Standard and Legender. The range-topping Legender and 4x4 variants will see a longer waiting period over the Standard 4x2 variants.
7-speed AT
The diesel engine of the Fortuner may not have changed in terms of displacement, but don’t judge a book by its cover. The new engine now puts out 204PS and 500Nm, an extra punch of 27PS and up to 80Nm over the outgoing model. However, torque output for the manual variant is limited to 420Nm, which is the same as before. The increased grunt also takes it a notch above the Endeavour and Alturas G4, on paper. That being said, the Gloster’s twin-turbo unit is the most powerful, at 218PS.
In addition to the diesel motor, the facelifted Fortuner retains its 166PS 2.7-litre petrol engine which gets the option of a 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearbox. This makes the Fortuner the only model in its segment to get a manual transmission option. These motors drive the rear wheels only. The diesel engine also gets a 6-speed MT and a four-wheel drivetrain option.
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Audi A4 Facelift Launched
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Toyota Fortuner Facelift Launched
The facelifted Fortuner was launched in India on January 6. It comes with a more powerful 2.8-litre diesel engine, new features, and a new top-spec Legender variant. While the upgrades give it a breath of fresh air, it comes at a steep price. Details here.
All prices, ex-showroom
The facelifted Fortuner commands a whopping premium of up to Rs 3 lakh over the pre-facelifted model. It gets a host of upgrades and new features over the outgoing model. Here are five things you should know:
Hello, Legender
The facelifted Fortuner is now offered in a new top-spec Legender variant. The main difference is its Lexus-esque fascia with a more angular set of bumpers. A new set of split-five-spoke dual-tone alloy wheels are the only update on the side while changes at the rear are limited to new tail lamps and bumpers. This variant is offered only with the 2.8-litre diesel 4x2 AT powertrain.