Toyota is launching back to back new cars in the Indian market. Just a few months ago, the company launched the Toyota Urban Cruiser sub-compact SUV which is basically a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. Then very recently, the company launched the new Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift BS6 and Toyota is not gonna stop just here. If you remember, in June this year, Toyota launched the new Fortuner Facelift in Thailand. Along with the new Fortuner Facelift, the Japanese car manufacturer also introduced a new top of the line variant called 'Legender'. Now, Fortuner fans, it is time to rejoice as along with the Fortuner Facelift, the company will soon also launch the new 2021 Toyota Fortuner Legender in India. Here are all the details about it.
Toyota Fortuner is a very popular full-size 4x4 SUV in the Indian market. The Fortuner was first launched in India in the year 2009 and in just no time, it became synonymous with the rich and the powerful. The second-generation Fortuner was launched in India in the year 2016 and it became even more popular among the Indians. Now, just a couple of months ago, the company unveiled the new Toyota Fortuner Facelift and the Fortuner Legender in Thailand and these full-size true 4x4 SUV's are finally coming to our shores. The new facelifted Toyota Fortuner was already expected to launch in India in January 2021 and the unofficial bookings for the same are also open at select Toyota dealerships across the country.
However, Toyota is planning to surprise the Fortuner fans as according to the latest media reports, the company will also launch the Fortuner Legender in India. The upcoming Fortuner Legender is the new top of the line variant of the Fortuner. It is basically a more enhanced and sporty version of the SUV. The Fortuner Legender gets a lot of cosmetic changes when compared to the regular Fortuner and also some additional features. For starters, the new Legender variant gets a unique split-grille set-up and a more aggressive front bumper. It also features dual-projector LED headlights with stylish LED DRLs and sequential LED turn indicators. The SUV now replaces the chrome accents and it gets gloss black elements all over the body. It also gets dual-tone paint schemes with a blacked-out roof.
The Fortuner Legender gets all-new colour schemes, blacked-out pillars, blacked-out ORVMs, etc. and it runs on stylish-looking 20-inch dual-tone diamond-cut alloy wheels. In comparison, the regular upcoming Fortuner Facelift will run on 18-inch alloy wheels. The Fortuner Legender will also get subtle changes on the rear profile including blacked-out roof-mounted spoiler, slim LED taillights and some glossy black touches here and there. Step inside the cabin and one can notice that the Fortuner doesn't get many changes but it does get some new features. The dashboard looks exactly the same as before and it still doesn't get an electric sunroof. However, the new Legender variant gets a new 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a 360-degree parking camera, ambient lighting, wireless charger, a 9-speaker JBL audio system, etc.
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Talking about the powertrain options, the upcoming Fortuner Facelift and the new Fortuner Legender will get the same engine options. Both of them will be powered by a BS6-compliant 2.7-litre petrol engine that will churn out 166 PS of maximum power at 5200 RPM and 245 Nm of peak torque at 4000 RPM. The petrol mill will come mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission. Then, we will get an uprated BS6-compliant 2.8-litre diesel engine. This oil-burner currently churns out 177 PS of max. power at 3400 RPM and 420 Nm of peak torque between 1400-2600 RPM (for the MT variants) and 450 Nm of peak torque between 1600-2400 RPM (for the AT variants). The engine comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The new updated Fortuner Facelift and the new Fortuner Legender will get the same 2.8-litre diesel engine but will churn out a massive 204 PS of max. power and a whopping 500 Nm of torque. That means 27 PS and 50 Nm more than its predecessor and also Toyota claims that it will be 17 per cent more fuel-efficient now. The 2021 Toyota Fortuner Facelift and the Fortuner Legender are expected to be launched in India in the first quarter of 2021. Currently, the BS6-compliant Toyota Fortuner is priced between Rs. 28.66 lakhs - Rs. 34.43 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. The upcoming facelifted model will charge a slight premium compared to the current model. However, as per the latest reports, the Legender variant will be priced quite higher and it is expected to be priced around Rs. 43 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi.
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The new 2021 Toyota Fortuner will rival against the Ford Endeavour, MG Gloster, Mahindra Alturas G4 and the likes. What are your thoughts on the upcoming new Fortuner Facelift and the sporty Fortuner Legender? Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments section below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners. Further, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.
