New Toyota Fortuner Is Finally Here!

After a long, really long wait, Toyota has finally provided the Fortuner an update. Last year in 2023, Toyota had introduced the new Hilux with mild-hybrid powertrain. Later that year, Toyota assured the technology will also make its way to the famous Fortuner SUV. Now, we finally have the Toyota Fortuner with hybrid technology, and it is coming to India soon!
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New Hybrid Fortuner

As we all know, Toyota Hilux and the Toyota Fortuner are based on the same platform and share the same engine and transmission options. That said, introducing the hybrid technology on the Fortuner was relatively an easy task for the brand. Talking about the hybrid tech, Toyota has paired the 2.8-litre diesel engine with the 48V mild hybrid technology. In its current state of tune, the engine produces 201bhp and 500Nm of peak torque. It will be paired with a 48V battery pack which will additionally churn out 16bhp and 65Nm of torque. Now the question is, does the already power-packed Fortuner really require the additional power?

Honestly, the Fortuner does not really need the additional power and in fact, the intent to add hybrid tech is not to increase the overall output. So when Toyota first introduced the hybrid tech on the Hilux, they clearly stated the advantages. Firstly, the hybrid will help to improve the mileage of the SUV and secondly, it will also improve the off-road performance. According to Toyota, the hybrid will help to improve mileage by 10%, thanks to an updated start/stop system. Whereas the waterproofed battery will enhance the water wading capacity while the regen braking will help in controlled downsloping.

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Other Highlights 

The new Toyota Fortuner has been launched in South Africa with the hybrid and new additional features. It now gets features like ADAS and 360-degree camera which was much needed in the SUV. Apart from that, the design language has also changed for the Fortuner. In South Africa, the Fortuner now gets design shared with India’s Toyota Fortuner Legender. Rest, the SUV gets features like 9.0-inch touchscreen system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

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New Toyota Fortuner – India Launch

Toyota has recently launched the hybrid Fortuner in South Africa. That said, you can expect the SUV to hit Indian showrooms by the end of 2024. Now we are not sure if Toyota brings the ADAS and 360-degree camera equipped Fortuner. So that is something only time will tell us. Rest, one it is launched in India, expect a healthy price hike.

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