Naya Avtaar: Toyota Fortuner coming with Exciting New Features, Know Price Details
The new generation of Toyota’s popular Fortuner SUV is expected to be launched in the Indian market by Toyota Kirloskar Motor. The Fortuner is one that many know to be solid and popular with the upper class and the elite and for that reason it remains popular. Below is an account of what to expect from this latest model of this distinguished car.
Exciting New Features
The new generation Toyota Fortuner, whish has already been launched in the international market, is now coming to India. The style of this higher model has been endowed with several features of modernity though with regard to comfort and convenience. Some of these are; an 8-inch centre touch screen display, a revised analogueinstrument cluster, and wireless connected Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The new Fortuner also comes with other features such as 360-degree camber, height adjustable driver seat with electronic function, ventilated seats and blind spot monitoring among others, leather upgrade.
Enhanced Safety Specifications
Of course, safety has always been a virtue of Toyota automobiles, and a new Fortuner contains a sufficient number of safety systems. It also gets nine airbags, electronic stability control, tire pressure monitor, hill hold assist, traction control, reverse park distance control, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages. Nevertheless, what one might find to be missing is the absence of ADAS or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems is the new Fortuner.
Powerful Engine Options
Under the hood it has a new 2. 7L petrol engine and also a new 2. 8L diesel engine. Current models of both engines come with mild hybrid technology to improve on fuel efficiency. The South African diesel unit includes the 48-volt mild hybrid system and while the engine is available in the SA market it has yet to be announced if the Indian market will bear the same product.
The Fortuner will be available in both 2. 7-liter G and 4. 0 Ltr VVTi models and the transmission options will include; 5 speed manual, 6 speed manual and 6 speed torque converter automatic gear box. Moreover, both the 4×4 and 4×2 options will also be offered on the model.
Pricing and Availability
The addition of these new features and the options of engines could see the Toyota Fortuner rated higher in the market. Today, the Fortuner is available from about ₹35 lakh (ex-showroom). Due to the new generation model offering more value than the previous model, the car is recommended to all SUV lovers.
