The new Toyota Fortuner facelift has recently been spotted testing in the Indian market. The new model has already been launched in Thailand, while the Australian launch will take place in August 2020. It was speculated to be launched in early 2021; however, the recent sighting in India suggests that launch could take place before the end of this year.
Toyota could introduce the new Fortuner facelift during festive season, before Diwali. The company will aim to capitalise on the festive season to drive sales in the country. The new model has received cosmetic design changes and upgraded interior along with more powerful diesel engine. However, India-spec model is likely to retain the existing BS6-compliant 2.8L diesel engine.
The 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift comes with heavily updated front fascia, featuring all-new larger mesh-pattern grille, new LED headlamps with LED DRLs (Daytime Running Lamps), and revised front bumper with new fog lamp enclosure and new silver skid plate. The SUV is also likely to get newly developed 18-inch alloy wheels.
The cabin of the Fortuner facelift remains largely identical to the previous model. It gets an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which replaces the 7-inch unit in the current model. This system is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. In terms of features, the updated Fortuner will receive new instrument console, 8-way powered driver and co-driver’s seat, wireless smartphone charging, a 360 degree camera and multiple airbags. Also See – Toyota Fortuner facelift – New Details Emerge
The Thai-spec Fortuner gets an updated 2.8L turbocharged diesel engine that produces 201bhp and 500Nm of torque. The India-spec model is most likely to receive the BSVI compliant 2.8L turbo-diesel engine that produces 174bhp and 450Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic. The updated Fortuner facelift will rival the likes of the Ford Endeavour, Skoda Kodiaq and others.
