Toyota Fortuner 2019 gets better connectivity

The  Toyota Fortuner 2019 is a well-loaded SUV, however, it still lacks some features. These features are demanded by many customers in India’s best selling premium SUV. The new Fortuner is a much better SUV than its predecessors and this SUV and is also extremely competitive. It looks and feels premium and also looks intimidating. Now Toyota has decided to update the car to keep it in line with the other SUVs that are arriving in the market.

The Fortuner has been dominating the SUV market since its launch in 2009. The Fortuner with its bold design and imposing presence gives a distinctively new driving experience and delivering Toyota’s legendary promise of Quality, Durability and Reliability (QDR). Sought after for both off-roading and city driving, the Fortuner with its tough and cool image has made it a popular choice as a family vehicle and off-roader alike. Riding on the success till now, this enhanced version will be a good choice.

The new features included in the Toyota Fortuner are as follows. These are available in the diesel derivatives on the 4×2 AT, 4×2 MT and 4×4 AT trims.

• Passenger side power seat
• Anti-theft alarm with glass break and ultrasonic sensor
• Emergency brake signal
• Rear Fog lamp
• Electrochromatic Inside Rear View Mirror (IRVM)
• The option of new Chamois interior colour
• Seat Perforation
• Heat Rejection Glass
• 9-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity

The Fortuner 2019 will be getting some more upgrades. The design will be the same, but it will get subtle updates. The looks of the Fortuner will be the same as the current model. The LED DRLS are expected to be brighter with high spec lamps. The fog lamp bezels will be of a new design. The alloy wheels will be styled differently. The bumpers are expected to change and get more muscular in their styling.

New features like an updated touchscreen system will be seen here. The Toyota Fortuner 2019 will get 7 airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist. What more will the Fortuner 2019 pack in? Read further to know more.

Toyota Fortuner 2019 Key Features

• AdvancedTouchscreen system
• Electric Sunroof
• New 18-inch alloy wheels
• 4WD with high and low range
• Cruise control
• Leather upholstery
• Electric tailgate release
• 8-way electric adjustable driver’s seat
• 9-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity

Toyota Fortuner 2019 Price in India

The price of this SUV will not change much. The localization levels will increase. It will use to absorb the raw material rising costs. The petrol Fortuner 2019 will have two variants, manual and automatic. The diesel will continue to have five variants, manual 4×2, manual 4×4, automatic 4×2, automatic 4×4. The TRD Sports also will be there. The Fortuner will try to stay around the current price only.

Toyota Fortuner 2019 Specifications

There will be no change in the engine lineup of the Fortuner 2019. The petrol version of the Fortuner 2019 will come with a 2.7-litre engine. This will come with a six-speed manual and automatic as well. It is well suited for short drives. The 2.8-litre diesel engine will have a manual and automatic, It will also get 4×4. The engine is powerful and the 4×4 has a low range as well. This is the same engine that also powers the automatic Innova Crysta.

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Toyota Fortuner 2019 Mileage

In terms of fuel-efficiency, there will not be a major change. The petrol engine will return close to 10 km/l in the city, 9 km/l for the automatic.

The 2019 Fortuner 2.8 diesel manual has about 11km/l and the automatic returns close to 10.5km/l. There are real driving condition figures and may vary from driver to driver.

Toyota Fortuner 2019 Interior

The cabin design will see no change. It will continue to have black interiors. However, the colour of the highlights will change. The leather bits will get a new colour. There will be new seat fabrics seen. The leather upholstery will also be all new. The centre console will see the same AC vents, touchscreen system and climate control also. The touchscreen will be updated and will support Android Auto and Apple car play.

The second row of Toyota Fortuner 2019 will see the addition of trays on the front seats. The AC vents for the second and third-row will be mounted on the roof. Not much will change in terms of interiors, except for the new upholstery. The updated 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, multi-functional steering wheel with paddle shifters, automatic climate control and electrically adjustable door mirrors with power folding will be offered this time too. A new auto-dimming mirror might be added.

Toyota Fortuner 2019 Top Model

The top-end variant of the Fortuner 2019 will come loaded with many features. This is the 2.8 Diesel 4X4 AT variant. Features like 7 airbags, ABS with EBD and Brake assist, Traction control, touchscreen display, leather/wood steering wheel and leather upholstery. It also has 4WD and an automatic transmission. There will be an addition of a sunroof too this time.

Toyota Fortuner 2019 Model Dimensions

In terms of dimensions, the new Fortuner 2019 will see no change. it will continue to have a length of 4,795mm, a width of 1,855mm and height of 1,835mm. The ground clearance will be 225mm which makes it well suited for extreme off-road. It is quite spacious inside too.

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Toyota Fortuner 2019 Colours

The Fortuner 2019 comes in seven colours options.

• Super White
• Attitude black
• Avant-garde bronze
• White pearl crystal shine
• Silver metallic
• Phantom brown

Toyota Fortuner 2019 Design

The Toyota Fortuner 2019 will retain its design. There might be very subtle styling tweaks seen in the exteriors. A revised front grille may come on it. The fog lamp bezels will be of a different design. The 18-inch alloy wheels will have a new design.

A few more accents will be added for some more flair. The Fortuner 2019 will continue to command great road presence. This is a full size SUV. The Fortuner 2019 doesn’t look any different from the current Fortuner. Toyota has made a stylish looking SUV, and it does look a lot different from the previous SUV. The headlamps are projectors with daytime running LEDs.

The tail lamps and head lamps both are sleek and they look stylish. There is a large rear spoiler too. Many will relate the rear of the car to the Harrier, which is just about to be launched.

Toyota Fortuner 2019 Safety features

• Hill assist
• Child restraint system
• 7 airbags
• ABS with EBD
• Vehicle stability control
• Speed auto-lock

Toyota Fortuner 2019 Competition

The Fortuner 2019 will compete with the Ford Endeavour 2019, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Isuzu MUX and the even the Skoda Kodiaq. The upcoming Mahindra XUV 700 also will be competition to it.