Toyota Fortuner, the top-selling premium 7-seater SUV from the Japanese carmaker, is all set to witness a mid-life update in the country. The updated model has already been launched in Thai market, and it will hit Indian shores during 2020 festive season. While there are a few months of its arrival, here we bring all details we know so far. The 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift will receive noticeable changes inside and out along with BS6-compliant diesel powertrain.
Talking about the exterior, the facelifed Fortuner will carry a completely revised front fascia. Similar to the Thai model, the India-spec version will feature a larger mesh-pattern grille, new LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs (daytime running lights), new fog lamp assembly, new silver skid plate and revised bumper. Save for the newly-designed 18-inch alloy wheels, the side profile will be more or less similar to the existing model. At the rear, the SUV will receive slimmer LED taillamps. No changes are likely to be made to its dimensions.
Interior layout and packaging will remain unchanged. Ditching the existing 7-inch unit, the 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift will get an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Read – Toyota To Launch 3 New UVs in India In 1 Year
The wireless smartphone charging, an 8-way power adjustable driver and co-driver’s seats and slightly updated instrument cluster will be new additions to the feature list. The SUV will also offer a 360 degree camera, LED ambient lighting, a JBL audio system and several other goodies.
In Thailand, the updated Fortuner has been made available with a 2.8L turbo diesel engine delivering 201bhp and 500Nm. This makes it 27bhp more powerful and 50Nm torqueier than the previous motor. The India-spec version will be offered with a BS6-compliant 2.8L turbo diesel unit pushing out a maximum power of 174bhp with 420Nm (MT) and 450Nm (AT). There will be two gearboxes to choose from – a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic. Read – 2020 Toyota Yaris Facelift (Honda City Rival) Unveiled
Prices of the 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift will be slightly higher than the existing model that costs between Rs 28.66 lakh – Rs 34.43 lakh (ex-showroom). Recently, the carmaker increased prices of the 7-seater SUV by Rs 48,000.
