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Toyota Fortuner Mild-hybrid Variant Launched In South Africa

April 20, 2024 Prafful Singh Leave a comment

It is the primary ever Toyota Fortuner to get a mild-hybrid system coupled with the two.8-litre diesel engine

Toyota has launched its Fortuner, with a mild-hybrid engine in South Africa, in keeping with the Hilux mild-hybrid pick-up which was launched in Europe final yr. Both use the identical 2.8-litre diesel engine producing 204 PS. We consider that the Fortuner with the mild-hybrid setup might come to India later.

The mild-hybrid Fortuner in South Africa now has a 48V mild-hybrid system. According to Toyota, it’s extra highly effective and makes use of much less gas. With this setup, they declare the engine can provide out 16 extra horsepower and 65 Nm extra of torque. It is offered solely with a 6-speed automated transmission. This hybrid system makes it 5 % extra fuel-efficient than the common diesel engines.

Besides the mild-hybrid system, the South African Fortuner additionally has a bunch of added options like a 360-degree digital camera, lane departure alert, and blind spot monitoring. Inside, you get an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connectivity for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a flowery 11-speaker JBL sound system, and automated local weather management.

Toyota hasn’t confirmed if they’re going to convey the mild-hybrid Fortuner to India, however we will maintain our hopes excessive for the second. As of now, in our nation, the Fortuner is priced between Rs 33.43 lakh and Rs 42.32 lakh (ex-showroom), and competes with the MG Gloster.

UPDATE: Toyota Has Resumed Dispatch Of Its Diesel-powered Models

February 10, 2024 Prafful Singh

Buyers of the Fortuner, Hilux, and Innova Crysta will not should undergo lengthy ready durations

Recently, Toyota had suspended cargo of three of its diesel engines and the fashions that use them, attributable to irregularities discovered throughout certification testing in Japan. According to the investigation, the items that have been examined have been operating on a unique ECU software program from the mass-production items. Following the worldwide announcement, Toyota India had additionally suspended dispatch of the affected autos – Toyota Innova Crysta, Toyota Hilux, and Toyota Fortuner, however continued taking new orders for a similar. After additional evaluation, Toyota has a optimistic replace on the subject, with the next assertion:

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has re-confirmed that the diesel engines meet the stipulated Indian rules. Consequently, the dispatch of Innova Crysta, Fortuner and Hilux has resumed following a quick suspension. As a customer-centric organisation, we proceed to stay dedicated to delivering the very best high quality and security merchandise.

Any Worries For Existing Owners?

The carmaker had beforehand assured its prospects that whereas there have been irregularities in certification testing, it had no impact on the height efficiency and torque of those engines, and house owners of the automobiles outfitted with these diesel engines can nonetheless use their automobiles.

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Now, since Toyota has resumed the dispatch of those engines from Japan, there shall be no delay within the manufacturing of those diesel-powered fashions. Therefore, ready durations for the Fortuner SUV, Hilux pickup, and Innova Crysta MPV will stay the identical. Other Toyota fashions on sale in India are these shared with Maruti such because the Glanza, Rumion, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and Innova Hycross.

Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Fortuner Legender’s Prices Increased by Up to Rs 70,000

October 12, 2023 Prafful Singh

This is the second price increase for the Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Fortuner Legender in 2023

Customers will now pay Rs 44,000 more for the 4X2 variants of the Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Fortuner Legender.
The 4X4 variants of the SUVs have received a price increase of Rs 70,000.
Toyota only offers the 4X4 drivetrain option with the petrol version of the SUV.
The GR-S (GR-Sport) variant of the Toyota Fortuner is only available in the 4X4 diesel automatic option, which is now Rs 70,000 more expensive.

One of the most popular SUVs in India, the Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Fortuner Legender, has seen a price increase of up to Rs 70,000. This is the second price increase for these SUVs in 2023, with the first one occurring in July. The price increase affects all variants of the Fortuner and Fortuner Legender SUVs, with the 4X4 variants experiencing the highest increment. Let’s now take a closer look at the new prices of these SUVs for each variant.

Fortuner Petrol

Variants	Old Prices	New Prices	Difference
4×2 MT	Rs 32.99 lakh	Rs 33.43 lakh	+ Rs 44,000
4X2 AT	Rs 34.58 lakh	Rs 35.02 lakh	+ Rs 44,000

Fortuner Diesel

Variants	Old Prices	New Prices	Difference
4X2 MT	Rs 35.49 lakh	Rs 35.93 lakh	+ Rs 44,000
4X2 AT	Rs 37.77 lakh	Rs 38.21 lakh	+ Rs 44,000
4X4 MT	Rs 39.33 lakh	Rs 40.03 lakh	+ Rs 70,000
4X4 AT	Rs 41.62 lakh	Rs 42.32 lakh	+ Rs 70,000
GR-S 4X4 AT	Rs 50.74 lakh	Rs 51.44 lakh	+ Rs 70,000

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Fortuner Legender (Only in diesel)

Variants	Old Prices	New Prices	Difference
4X2 AT	Rs 43.22 lakh	Rs 43.66 lakh	+ Rs 44,000
4X4 AT	Rs 46.94 lakh	Rs 47.64 lakh	+ Rs 70,000

The petrol variants of the Toyota Fortuner have seen a uniform price increase of Rs 44,000, while the same increment has been applied to all 4X2 diesel variants of the SUV. The maximum hike of Rs 70,000 has been imposed on the 4X4 variants of both the Toyota Fortuner and Fortuner Legender.

Powertrains Check

Toyota offers the Fortuner with two engine options: a 2.7-litre petrol (166PS/245Nm) and a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine (204PS/500Nm). The former is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, while the latter comes paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Both petrol and diesel engines can also be had with an optional 6-speed automatic transmission.

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New Price Range & Rivals

Toyota now sells the Fortuner with prices ranging from Rs 33.43 lakh to Rs 51.44 lakh, while the Fortuner Legender is priced between Rs 43.66 lakh and Rs 47.64 lakh. Both SUVs compete with the MG Gloster, Jeep Meridian, and Skoda Kodiaq.

All prices are ex-showroom Delhi

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Toyota Camry vs Fortuner Legender: Key Similarities, Differences And Unique Features Detailed

September 1, 2023 Prafful Singh

The Toyota Camry sits on the luxurious end of the spectrum while the Fortuner Legender is the sportier and rugged offering between the two, both of which command over half a crore rupees on-road

If you are someone who’s in the market today looking for a premium and flagship experience from a Toyota car, chances are you will stumble upon the Fortuner Legender and the Camry. Although both the Toyota cars are priced in close quarters, at around the Rs 46-lakh (ex-showroom) mark, they cater to a completely different set of buyers. Where the Camry focuses more on luxury, the SUV urges to be taken on tough terrains. So, due to their price overlap, we decided to check out what’s common between the two and what benefits do each of them offer over the other.

Camry’s Advantages Over The Legender

Exterior	Interior	Comfort and Convenience	Infotainment	Safety

The Camry, being a flagship sedan in Toyota India’s lineup, comes with a lot of bells and whistles, including many unique features over the Fortuner Legender. These include the ones mentioned above along with a strong-hybrid 2.5-litre petrol powertrain with an electric motor (218PS combined output), coupled to a CVT gearbox.

Legender’s Benefits Over The Camry

Exterior	Interior	Comfort and Convenience	Infotainment	Safety

The Fortuner Legender, while not being as equipped as the luxury sedan, also packs a few unique features as the one mentioned above. That said, it possesses no safety feature advantage over the Camry, which gets nine airbags in total and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold.

Another big advantage that the SUV has over the Camry is that it gets a torquey 204PS/500Nm 2.8-litre diesel engine mated to a 6-speed AT. Toyota also offers the Fortuner Legender with both rear-wheel drive (RWD) and 4-wheel drivetrain (4WD) options. The SUV is equipped with active traction control as well.

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Having looked at the advantages of both the models over each other, we can now glance through the amenities shared between the two:

Exterior	Interior	Comfort and Convenience	Infotainment	Safety



















LED headlights with DRLs, front and rear fog lamps, and 18-inch alloy wheels	Cabin illumination, auto-dimming IRVM, and tilt and telescopic steering wheel	Puddle lamps with welcome function, ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, cruise control, and powered tailgate	Connected car tech	Reversing camera, and front and rear parking sensors

Toyota has ensured that both the models come with features like ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, powered tailgate, and LED lighting, all of which is par for the course given their prices. That said, both have their own uniqueness thanks to the niceties that are on offer with each: a plethora of comfort and convenience features, luxurious cabin and hybrid powertrain in the Camry vis-à-vis the 4×4 drivetrain and diesel engine option on the SUV.

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So if you have the option to spend over half a crore rupees on-road for a premium Toyota car, which one of the two would be your pick? Let us know in the comments.

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