Toyota Fortuner: Price, Features & Performance Review

The Toyota Fortuner is a powerful and reliable SUV in every sense, a must-have in the Indian market, be it for its power, style, or road presence. Here we provide simple and detailed information about the Fortuner, including price, exterior and interior design, features, performance, ride quality, and variants. We have learned all these things in this article.

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Toyota Fortuner Price

Toyota Fortuner prices start from ₹ 35.37 lakh for the base model and top out at ₹ 51.94 lakh for the flagship model. There are six different variants on offer, with the base model identified as a 4X2 AT, with the most expensive being the Fortuner GR-S 4X4 Diesel AT.

However, in recent times, its prices have been marked up by an extent of ₹ 3 lakh, thereby making it the priciest SUV in the niche.

Exterior Design & Road Presence

The design philosophy of the Toyota Fortuner is robust and eye-catching. The muscle-car bodied stance in bold styling gives it a unique identity on the roads.

• The muscularity of the SUV is enhanced with 18-inch alloy wheels, with some variants featuring 17-inch wheels as well.
• The sheen in black colour adds to the muscularity of the SUV.
• Chrome finishing, sleek LED headlights, and wraparound taillights all around make it look premium.

Interior Design & Practicality

The dashboard design is simple but the fit and finish is excellent.

• The front seats are large and comfortable, so that you are not easily fatigued during long drives.
• The second row can seat three persons but the middle occupant would have some trouble, thanks to the raised armrest in the middle.
• The third row is good enough for kids or can be useful for adults over a short distance trip.

Adequate space for daily-use items – door pockets, cup holders and central console box.

Features & Technology

There are ample modern-day amenities in the Fortuner but, for the price, they do seem somewhat lacking:

Safety Features

The Toyota Fortuner has not received any official crash test ratings till date.

It does get seven airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, hill-hold control and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

Boot Space

Boot space is quite limited with all seats up; just a few laptop bags go in.

With the third row folded, boot space increases significantly, making things like suitcases and large bags easily accommodable.

Performance & Engines

• 2.7-litre petrol engine:
  • Smooth and comfortable in driving around the city.

It has good performance at highway speeds but offers relatively less power than the diesel.

City mileage is 8-9 kmpl and around 13 kmpl on the highway.

• 2.8-litre diesel engine:
  • Starts off too noisy and gets progressively louder as the speed rises.
  • Still offers the great power above 100 km/h with great low-end torque.
  • The 6-speed automatic is smooth but not the fastest.
  • Gives 13 km/l in the city and 16 km/l on the highway.

Ride Quality & Handling

With its large dimensions, what you get over rough roads is some jolts along with some side-to-side movement.

• It’s great at highway stability, feeling secure through sharp turns.
• The diesel variant can be equipped with a 4×4 drivetrain, which is handy in sand and snow.
• Steering feels a little heavy at low speeds.

Variants Info

• Regular Toyota Fortuners only comes with a single variant.
• A customer can choose other options with regard to petrol or diesel engine and automatic or manual transmission as per their styling.

Final Verdict: Is Fortuner Right for You? (Final Verdict)

Toyota Fortuner can be your perfect SUV if you value the presence of vast body, powerful engine, and off-road capability over features.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• More powerful diesel engine
• 2021 facelift version is stylish
• Legend variant is uniquely designed and attractive

Cons:

• No sunroof till now
• A price hike of ₹3 lakh
• Lack of the 11-speaker sound system in the Legend variant

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