2020 Toyota Fortuner Facelift – 5 Important Facts To Know
Toyota Fortuner, the premium 7-seater SUV from the Japanese carmaker, is ready to receive a mid-life update in the country. In fact, the company has started testing the vehicle on foreign land. Here, we have listed 5 important facts about the 2020 Toyota Fortuner facelift.
1. Tweaked Styling
Minor changes are likely to be made on the facelifted model. Upfront, the SUV will feature a new grille with multiple slats and inserts as we have seen in the Toyota RAV4 SUV. The newly-designed front bumper and headlamps, fog lamps and taillamps with new inserts will further enhance its new look. The side profile will be revised with new body cladding running across its length and newly-designed alloy wheels.
2. More Features
Similar to the exterior, the interior will witness minimal upgrades. The 2020 Toyota Fortuner facelift might come with a new upgraded infotainment system with smartphone connectivity. The new steering wheel, seat upholstery and gear lever might also be offered. Check Out – New Toyota Fortuner Might Look Like This
3. BS6-Complaint Engines
Under the hood, the updated Fortuner is likely to feature the existing BS6-compliant 2.7L petrol and 2.8L diesel engines. The gasoline unit delivers a peak power of 164bhp with 245Nm of torque and the oil burner pushes out a top power of 174bhp with 450N of torque. Transmission options on offer will include a 6-speed manual (petrol) and a 6-speed automatic (diesel).
4. Slightly Pricier
The carmaker recently introduced the Fortuner with BS6-compliant powertrains with no changes in prices. The 7-seater SUV, at present, is available in the price range of Rs 28.18 lakh – Rs 33.95 lakh (ex-showroom). The 2020 Toyota Fortuner facelift with subtle cosmetic and feature upgrades are likely to witness minor price hike.
5. Expected Launch
Official launch timeline and details of the new Fortuner is yet to be announced by the carmaker. Though, it’s reported to hit showrooms by the end of this year.
