Toyota Fortuner 4x4 AT, updated Toyota Innova launched - IAB Report

06/01/2015 - 09:28 | ,  ,   | Anjan Ravi

Dual front airbags now standard on Innova.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched a top-end variant on the Fortuner, and updated the base variants of the Innova MPV. The Toyota Fortuner 4x4 AT is priced between INR 24.17 lakhs to INR 26.49 lakhs, ex-Showroom, New Delhi.

Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo at 2014 Bangkok Motor Show gear
The top-end Fortuner now gets the convenience of AT and 4WD. Image of the Fortuner AT from Bangkok used for illustration only.

Earlier, the Fortuner was available with an automatic transmission but only in 2WD variants. The new 4x4 AT variant combines the 5-speed automatic gearbox (a regular torque converter unit) with the advantage of the SUVs 4x4 system.

The Fortuner 4x4 AT variant continues to be powered by a 3.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine capable of 171 PS (168.59 bhp) at 3,600 rpm. It is now the flagship variant of the Fortuner. The Fortuner is now available in four distinct variants: 4x2 MT, 4x4 MT, 4x2 AT and 4x4 AT. Apart from this, TKM also offers a TRD Sportivo bodykit on the car.

The Innova will now cost from INR 10.51 lakhs to INR 15.8 lakhs, ex-Showroom, New Delhi. While TKM haven't announced the exact changes on the MPV, and nor does the website provide any information, the Innova - according to dealers - now gets dual SRS airbags as standard on all variants.

Toyota Innova special edition dashboard full view at the 2014 Indonesia International Motor Show
Airbags are now standard on the MPV. Image of the Innova from Indonesia used for illustration only.

Also see: IAB Rendering - 2016 Toyota Fortuner

However, the top-end ZX variant (which already came with this feature) now costs a whopping INR 73,000 more thanks to manufacturer level price increase and reversal of excise duty to older rates.

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