Toyota Fortuner

Features: The Toyota Fortuner is loaded with features such as an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 11-speaker JBL sound system (4WD model only), ventilated front seats, a wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, and a powered tailgate opening. Other niceties include cruise control, powered driver’s seat, multi-info display and keyless entry with push button start. In terms of safety, it has seven airbags, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors, and electronic stability control.

Engine: The Toyota Fortuner has two engine options: a 204 PS/500 Nm 2.8-litre diesel and a 166 PS/245 Nm 2.7-litre naturally aspirated petrol. The diesel model gets rear and four-wheel drivetrains with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The petrol variants can be had with either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission but are only offered with a rear-wheel drivetrain.The diesel engine is also offered with a mild-hybrid system. The Fortuner measures 4795 mm in length, 1855 mm in width and 1835 mm in height. It has a wheelbase measuring 2745 mm.

Rivals: The Toyota Fortuner locks horns with the MG Gloster and is a body-on-frame alternative to the Jeep Meridian and Skoda Kodiaq.

Variants: Toyota offers the Fortuner SUV in four broad trims: Standard, Legender, GR-S and Leader Edition. The Fortuner comes in seven different colours: the Platinum White Pearl, Super White, Avantgarde Bronze, Silver Metallic, Phantom Brown, Attitude Black and Sparkling Black.

The Toyota Fortuner now comes with a new mild-hybrid diesel powertrain. It uses the same 2.8-litre diesel engine but with the addition of a 48v mild-hybrid system for improved fuel economy and low-end driveability.