Fortuner Epic Black Edition launched in South Africa

The Toyota Fortuner which is one of the best selling full size SUVs in our market has been given a subtle design change and a new variant. The car gets a new special Epic and Epic black editions. The Toyota Fortuner has ben dominating its segment since a long time now. But even with the introduction of the BS6 engines the car did not get any kind of features or even facelifts. The Fortuner Epic Black Edition has been launched in South Africa which gets a few design changes and the Fortuner could be brought in to our country so as to bring about certain changes in the car. Although it is uncertain if the car will be launched here.

Fortuner Epic Black design

The majority of the changes are from the outside and the car gets certain subtle changes in it. Since it is a Fortuner Epic Black edition, it will get black alloy wheels and the black edition badging that is exclusive for this car. The car gets a black nudge bar ahead of the bonnet. The wing mirrors are now full black as is the entire roof which gives the car a nice contrasting colour if it is a white one.

Also the alloy wheels get a completely new design and are finished in black.

Fortuner Epic Black interiors

The insides of the Fortuner Black Edition do not get a lot of changes. It gets Epic edition badging on the insides. Its metal Epic badging scuff plates and mats on the inside. Features wise, there are virtual no changes in the car, and it gets the same features such as the LED headlamps, auto climate control, a powered driver seat, cruise control, rear view camera, a touchscreen infotainment system and more.

Engine and transmission

The only engine available in the Fortuner Epic Black will be the popular 2.8 litre diesel which is known to be a strong engine. This engine produces 174 bhp along with a healthy 450Nm of torque. The engine can be mated to a six speed manual and a six speed automatic in India.

Pricing and rivals

The BS6 Fortuner is currently priced at Rs 28.1-33.9 lakh(ex-showroom) and if the Fortuner Epic Black will reach India it is expected to be a tad bit above the current pricing of the Fortuner.

From the onset of the BS6 norms, Toyota has discontinued the 3.2 litre version in the Fortuner and also some of its models such as the Etios and the Corolla. The Ford Endeavour is the only car that is giving some kind of competition to the Fortuner.