New Toyota Fortuner launches today in India

07/11/2016 - 08:19 | ,   | Shrawan Raja

To come in petrol and diesel variants.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor will launch the 2016 Toyota Fortuner today for the Indian market. Bookings for the new Fortuner are currently accepted for a token of INR 2 lakhs.

Toyota Fortuner India launch teaser 2016
Bookings for the Toyota Fortuner are currently accepted for a deposit of INR 2 lakhs.

Though not confirmed, that the Fortuner will retail in six variants: 4×2 Petrol MT, 4×2 Petrol AT, 4×2 Diesel MT, 4×2 Diesel AT, 4×4 Diesel MT, 4×4 Diesel AT, priced between INR 27 Lakhs - INR 32 Lakhs (ex-showroom). The competitor set is familiar, with the Ford Endeavour and Hyundai Santa Fe, but the Toyota enjoys the distinction of being the only SUV in its class to offer a petrol option.

Diesel variants will be powered by the 2.8L GD four-cylinder turbodiesel engine, while the petrol variant will get the 2.7L dual VVT-i four-cylinder engine. Both are downloaded from the Toyota Innova Crysta and pair with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic gearbox. A 4WD drivetrain is exclusive to the diesel Fortuner.

2016 Toyota Fortuner front demo units at dealership
Diesel variants will be powered by the 2.8L GD four cylinder turbodiesel engine, while the petrol variant will get the 2.7L dual VVT-i four cylinder engine.

Features on the top-end Fortuner include LED projector headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, A-TRC Traction Control (TRC) system, Down Hill Assist Control (DAC) system, electrically assisted tailgate, electrically powered driver’s seat, cruise control, T-Connect infotainment system with satellite navigation and reverse camera.

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