The new 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift has recently been launched in Thailand and Australia. Not just the facelift, the company has also introduced a new top-end Legender variant. The new Fortuner facelift has been spotted testing for the first time in India, suggesting that the launch could take place in the next few months.
It is expected that the new Fortuner facelift could be launched during the festive season, before Diwali. The spotted model reveals that the new Fortuner for India receives similar design changes that are available in the Thai-spec model. The test mule was carrying an emission testing kit and has no camouflage except for the gaffer tape hiding the Fortuner name on the tailgate.
The updated Fortuner facelift receives significant design changes with majority of the upgrades on the front face. Upfront is a larger mesh pattern grille, revised headlamps, new fog lamp enclosure, and re-shaped front bumper with new silver skid plate. It gets new and slimmer LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights and tail-lamps.
The new 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift rides on 18-inch alloy wheels. Some of the design highlights include chromed detailings on the window line and door handles, wheel arch cladding, skid plate, blackened pillars and wing mirrors, and roof-integrated spoiler.
Similar to the Thai-spec Fortuner, the India-spec model is likely to receive an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. The new Legender variant gets a larger 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity. The SUV also gets updated instrument console, 8-way electrically adjustable drive rand co-driver’s seat, wireless charging, LED ambient lighting, a 9-speed JBL audio system and a 360 degree camera. The Legender variant also gets 7 airbags and several safety features.
The new Fortuner facelift also gets a more powerful 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel engine, which churns out a maximum power output of 204bhp and a peak torque of 500Nm. This is 27bhp and 50Nm higher than the previous model. India-spec model is powered by a BSVI compliant 2.8L turbo-diesel engine producing 174bhp and 450Nm of torque (420Nm with Manual Gearbox). Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic. The petrol version will continue to feature the BSVI compliant 2.7L engine that offers 164bhp and 245Nm of torque.
