As the new Fortuner is inching closer to its launch in the country, more details about the pricing and the specifications of the model have emerged online. The new Toyota Fortuner is expected to be launched in India in November.
The company has already started dispatching the new iteration of the Fortuner SUV to its respective dealerships in the country and AutoCar India has shared a set of images of the model, which is believed to have been taken at a dealership. The bookings for the new Fortuner are already open in the country and the customers can book the SUV for a down-payment of Rs 1 lakh.
According to the original publisher of the photograph, the new Fortuner is likely to get a price tag of over Rs 30 lakh and the delivery of the model is expected to commence in early November. In terms of dimensions, Fortuner measures 4,795mm in length, 1,855mm in width, 1,835mm in height and has a 2,750mm wheelbase.
In India, the new Fortuner is expected to come with a 2.8-litre GD diesel and a 2.7-litre petrol engines and will be offered in four-wheel drive (4WD) and two-wheel drive (2WD) options. The transmission in the new Fortuner will be taken care of by manual and automatic gearbox. In the international markets, the Fortuner comes powered by a 2.4-litre GD and 2.8-litre GD diesel engines. While the 2.4-litre 2GD-FTV diesel unit develops 148bhp and 400Nm of torque, the 2.8-litre 1GD-FTV unit churns out 175bhp and 450Nm of torque.
In India, the new Fortuner will rival Chevrolet Trailblazer, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Ford Endeavour.