Expect a base price of almost INR 25.5 lakhs for the new model Toyota Fortuner. Hence, in order to widen the gap between two of its popular models, Toyota might price the next-gen Fortuner higher than the current model. It is being said that the next generation Innova will be pricier than the current model, which means that its top variant would retails for almost INR 20 lakhs. Prices for the current generation Fortuner start at roughly INR 22 lakhs in India. Price The next-gen Fortuner gets sleek projector headlamp, a stylish chrome-plated grille and new design mag wheels All the variants are available with FWD layout. The 2.4-diesel also gets a 6-speed manual transmission. All the motors are available with six-speed automatic transmission. This engine generates 166 PS 5200 rpm and a peak torque of 245 Nm torque 4000 rpm.
There’s also a 2.7-litre petrol motor for the Thai market. Both the motors will come mated to a 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions. The 2.8-litre unit boasts of 177 hp-450 Nm. The 2.4-litre motor pumps out a maximum power of 160 hp and a peak torque of 400 Nm. Both these engines feature “Economy with Superior Thermal Efficient Combustion (ESTEC)” technology and get a variable-geometric turbocharger. Internally christened as the ‘GD’ series, the new range of motors from Toyota comprise of 2.4-litre and 2.8-litre turbo-diesel units. Bookings for the new Toyota Fortuner 2016 will start from today, that is, 7th November, 2016.Toyota recently revealed a new range of engines that are bound to find home under the hood of new Innova and Fortuner. The new Fortuner 2016 will compete against the likes of the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Ford Endeavour and the Hyundai Santa Fe. While the old Fortuner has lately seen a dip in its sales as a result of the introduction of the new Ford Endeavour in India, the new Toyota Fortuner is expected to resurrect the sales for the best selling premium SUV which will be available with both petrol and diesel engine options. Toyota India recently conducted the media drives for the new Fortuner in India and you can find our full review here. At this price point, the new Fortuner is good INR 2 lakh to INR 3.5 lakh costlier that the Endeavour and the Trailblazer.
While the new 2016 Fortuner has been priced at INR 25.92 lakh for the base petrol manual 4×2 variant, the top end diesel automatic 4×4 variant is priced at INR 31.12 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The wait is finally over!! Toyota Kirloskar Motors, the Indo-Japanese car manufacturer, has today launched the much awaited new 2016 Toyota Fortuner premium mid-size SUV in the Indian car market.
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