2021 Toyota Fortuner SUV Launched in India: Toyota has officially launched the much-awaited 2021 model of the Fortuner premium SUV in the Indian markets with a starting ex-showroom price tag of INR 29.98 lakhs for the petrol 4×2 manual variant while the top-spec diesel-automatic 4×4 model is available at INR 37.43 lakhs.
The updated model of Toyota Fortuner SUV would be competing with the likes of Ford Endeavour, MG Gloster, Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace, Skoda Kodiaq, and the Isuzu MU-X. Here is the variant-wise ex-showroom price list for the 2021 Toyota Fortuner:
2021 Toyota Fortuner SUV Launched
Ex-Showroom Price List
- 2.7L Petrol 4×2 MT: INR 29.98 lakh
- 2.7L Petrol 4×2 AT: INR 31.57 lakh
- 2.8L Diesel 4×2 MT: INR 32.48 lakh
- 2.8L Diesel 4×2 AT: INR 34.84 lakh
- 2.8L Diesel 4×4 MT: INR 35.14 lakh
- 2.8L Diesel 4×4 AT: INR 37.43 lakh
The 2021 model is powered by the same 2.8-litre turbo diesel engine as the last-gen variants of the Fortuner, but it is now good for 204 HP of power and 420 Nm of utmost torque when paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The big change is with the 6-speed diesel automatic model, and it is now good for a maximum power of 204HP along with a peak torque of 500Nm. Earlier, the same model was good for 177HP-450Nm. On the other hand, the 2.7-litre petrol variant of the updated model is good for 166 HP and 245 Nm. The petrol version is available with a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
If we talk about the exterior design of the car, the updated model sports a lot of changes like a new front grille with mesh pattern, re-designed headlamps with LED DRLs, and a new front bumper with a different design for the fog light housing.
The SUV is also equipped with newly-designed 18-inch alloy wheels, but the overall look from the sides remains the same in comparison to the current-gen version of the Fortuner. The only noticeable changes in the rear-end are the all-new LED tail lamps and a slightly tweaked rear bumper.
The cabin is now equipped with a lot of equipment than before like an upgraded 8-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The SUV also features adjustable front seats, a 360-degree park assist camera, wireless charging for smartphones, LED ambient lighting, an 11-speaker JBL audio system, front parking sensors, and there are two interior colour options on offer: all-black and chamois.
If we talk about safety, the 2021 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Brake Assist (BA), Traction Assist Control (TAC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electric Braking Distribution (EBD), front and rear disc brakes, and 7 airbags.