KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Toyota Fortuner Petrol manual variant discontinued
- New entry price now stands at Rs 35.37 lakhs ex-showroom
- Petrol now available with only automatic gearbox; Diesel trims continue without any changes
Toyota Fortuner has been a success like none other. A lot of new SUVs can tackle the dominance of the Fortuner, but to no avail. It just refused to concede the playground and stands tall even after years of operation. But now, the manual gearbox option with a specific fuel option, which was also the more affordable option, has been discontinued. Let's look at the details a bit more closely, but before that, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community to never miss out on any latest news and automotive updates.
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Toyota Fortuner Petrol Manual Discontinued: Price Now Starts At Rs 35.37 Lakhs
Following the recent launch of the 2025 Fortuner Legender 4x4 AT, Toyota has made another update to the Toyota Fortuner lineupthis time by phasing out the petrol-manual variants from April 2025. The move appears to be a strategic decision to simplify the SUV's engine-transmission offerings, potentially aligning with shifting buyer preferences and possibly due to low demand. As of now, the brand has not notified the reasons for this cut, but it is the low demand, which is expected to be the main driving force.
It now also makes the entry point to the Toyota Fortuner a lot more expensive than before, with the manual option being a little more affordable at Rs 33.78 lakhs ex-showroom. Now, the entry-level model is the Petrol Automatic 4X2, which comes at Rs. 35, 37,000, which not only makes it more expensive than before, but also takes away the feeling of how a manual gearbox feels, something that a section of enthusiasts
Variant And Pricing- New Entry Price Point
Now, after the discontinuation, there is just a single petrol model on sale in 4X2 automatic guise, with the starting price now set at Rs. 35,37,000 ex-showroom. As for the diesel variants, you can opt for a manual variant with 4X2 drivetrain, priced at Rs 36.33 lakhs ex-showroom. The range-topping model is priced at Rs 51.94 lakhs for the GR-Sports variant.
| Petrol Variant | ||
| 4x2 AT | Automatic | Rs 35,37,000 |
| Diesel Variants | ||
| Leader Edition 4x2 MT | Manual | Not Available |
| Leader Edition 4x2 AT | Automatic | Not Available |
| 4x2 MT | Manual | Rs 36,33,000 |
| 4x2 AT | Automatic | Rs 38,61,000 |
| 4x4 MT | Manual | Rs 40,43,000 |
| 4X4 AT | Automatic | Rs 42,72,000 |
| GR-S 4x4 AT | Automatic | Rs 51,94,000 |
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Toyota Fortuner Engine Options
The Toyota Fortuner offers three distinct powertrain configurations, where the petrol variant features a 2.7-liter engine paired with a 4x2 automatic transmission, delivering 166 PS and 245 Nm of torque. Diesel options are more powerful, with the 2.8-liter unit producing 204 PS. When mated to a manual gearbox (available in both 4x2 and 4x4), it generates 420 Nm of torque, while the automatic transmission version bumps torque output up to 500 Nm.
Verdict
The axing of the petrol manual option takes away the 15 year leverage of the fuel option in the Delhi NCR region, as well as the added control that the manual gearbox offers. This leaves the manual enthusiasts to go just with the diesel option and pay more for that at the same time. However, this move might have stemmed from dwindling demand for the said model, but this definitely raises the entry price point of this beloved SUV of the Indian masses.
