A vehicle that people turn their back on every time it comes on the roads and now the same vehicle is going to come again in a new avatar, the Upcoming Toyota Fortuner. But this time it brings something that probably no one had expected. Toyota Fortuner is a name that is still known as the king in the world of SUVs.
But now the question is whether this Upcoming Toyota Fortuner will be able to maintain its old status or the competition has become even tougher. Let us know the complete story of the Upcoming Toyota Fortuner in today’s article. There is a big suspense ahead, do not miss it.
Engine and Mileage
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.8L Turbo-diesel + 48V mild-hybrid (~201 PS/500 Nm) |
| Lighting | Split-LED headlamps, refreshed grille & rear clusters |
| Safety | Toyota Safety Sense, 7 airbags, ESC, 360° camera, ADAS |
| Tech & Comfort | Wireless charger, ventilated seats, JBL, paddle shifters, connected car tech |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 6-speed AT, both 2WD & 4WD options |
You can get a new 2.8 liter mild hybrid diesel engine in the upcoming Toyota Fortuner and with this it is estimated that the power can go above 220 bhp and the torque can be around 500 Nm.
Now think of the Gloster, which comes with a 2-litre twin-turbo diesel engine that produces 218 BHP. But the initial pick-up doesn’t feel as responsive due to the heavy weight.
The Jeep Meridian stops at 168 bhp and the Nissan X-Trail, despite being a petrol hybrid, remains a bit moderate in power delivery.
Will Toyota bring something in performance tuning this time that will leave Gloster behind? Because if this happens, Fortuner’s dominance will become even stronger.
The biggest concern about the previous Fortuner was mileage. But this story is going to change with the mild hybrid system in the upcoming Fortuner.
This SUV is now expected to deliver around 14 to 15 kmpl mileage, which will be one of the best efficiencies in the segment. Gloster barely delivers 11 to 12 kmpl.
Design of Upcoming Toyota Fortuner
The interior of the upcoming Toyota Fortuner is going to be more upgraded and future ready than ever before. A 12-inch touch screen infotainment system, digital instrument cluster, 360-degree camera, wireless connectivity and a large panoramic sunroof are also expected.
Features like ventilated seats, connected car tech and memory functions can now be offered as standard. Tata Safari and Gloster already offer these features, so the challenge for Fortuner is to deliver these features better with Toyota’s assurance.
But the real question is, will Toyota be able to bring that wow factor that will make the upcoming Fortuner not only look powerful but also luxurious? The new Fortuner will now be built on the TNGF platform.
That means a completely new body design, bold grille, new LED DRLs, matrix headlamps and a new tail lamp setup. This time the SUV will look even wider and will feel more dominant in road presence than before.
The X-Trail and C5 Aircross do look stylish but they don’t exude any strength on the road. The Fortuner’s rugged look will now be sharpened even more. Will this design be so impactful that people will forget the size of the Gloster?
Safety Features
The upcoming Toyota Fortuner is expected to have 7 airbags, ABS, EBD, vehicle stability control and now probably for the first time Toyota is going to bring ADAS in it. This means that now Fortuner is not only going to be muscular, it is also going to be smart.
Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring could all be included. The Gloster and X-Trail already come with ADAS but Toyota’s reliability and calibration could change the game.
Now the question is will Toyota limit these features to the top variants or will mid-level buyers also get advanced safety for the first time? We will know this soon.
Price
The expected price of the upcoming Toyota Fortuner can start from thirty five lakhs and the top variant can go above fifty lakhs. That means the price has definitely increased but the things available will also be of the same level.
Launch Date
Its launch in India can happen during the festive season of 2025 i.e. between October-December. But if Toyota brings this special feature or variant at the time of launch, then the balance of the entire market can change.
Will that surprise be kept for the launch? The 2025 Fortuner is not only coming with new technology and design but this time it will come with a completely new identity.
Where you will get the perfect balance of performance, comfort, safety and status on the road. MG Gloster is tech heavy, Meridian is refined, X-Trail is modern but Fortuner is now trying to do it all.
