Ahead of launch, 2021 Toyota Fortuner Legender SUV spied testing
What's the story
Toyota should launch its facelifted Fortuner SUV in India in January 2021. It will come in two variants- Standard and Legender. In the latest development, a test mule of the latter was spied during a TVC shoot, showing its key design aspects. As for the highlights, it will have a refreshed look inside-out and shall be offered with two BS6-compliant engines. Here's our roundup.
Exteriors
2021 Toyota Fortuner Legender: At a glance
The 2021 Toyota Fortuner Legender will have a sporty look, featuring a small mesh grille, aggressive bumpers, a large air dam, a silvered skid plate, bi-LED projector headlights, and dual-tone paintwork. The SUV will be flanked by roof rails, blacked-out B-pillars, ORVMs, side-steppers, and designer alloy wheels. A new bumper, wrap-around taillamps, and a window wiper will be present on the rear end.
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Power and performance
The 2021 Toyota Fortuner Legender will draw power from a 2.8-liter turbo-diesel engine that makes 204hp power and 500Nm torque. A 2.7-liter petrol mill should also be available. The motors would be mated to a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, and a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Interiors
A peek inside the cabin
The 2021 Toyota Fortuner Legender will have a spacious all-black cabin with leatherette seats, a powered tailgate with a sweep-to-open feature, auto climate control, and a power steering wheel. The car will pack a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment console with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. To ensure the safety of the passengers, multiple airbags and a 360-degree-view camera will be available.
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What about the pricing?
The Toyota Fortuner Legender should make its debut in January 2021. As for the pocket-pinch, it should carry a significant premium over the current-generation standard model which starts at Rs. 28.66 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).