2021 Toyota Fortuner Facelift With New Legender Variant Launched In India: Prices Start At Rs 29.98 Lakh

Apart from the facelift version, Toyota has also introduced the SUV's range-topping ‘Legender' version. The new Toyota Fortuner Legender is offered with a price tag of Rs 37.58 lakh, ex-showroom (Delhi).

The new Toyota Fortuner facelift, including the Legender variant, can be booked either online or at any of the brand's dealerships across India. Deliveries for the new SUV, however, is expected to start very soon.

Starting off with the new Toyota Fortuner facelift model, the 2021 model now comes with updated LED projector headlamps with integrated LED DRLs, larger front grille with chrome surrounds, reworked front bumper with new housings for the fog lamps, new 18-inch alloy wheels and a sleeker set of LED tail lamps at the rear.

Inside, the new Fortuner facelift now feels more premium and comes packed with a number of new features and equipment. Some of the major updates inside include the new 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car technology, ventilated front seats, subtle revisions to the instrument cluster, 11-speaker JBL audio system, ambient lighting and a host of others.

Moving to the range-topping Toyota Fortuner Legender, the new SUV features a more aggressive and sportier design. This includes a sleeker blacked-out front grille, with a completely new set of sleek LED headlamps, new alloy wheels and a special dual-tone paint scheme. The interiors of the Toyota Fortuner Legender also features a few additional features and equipment as well.

The new Toyota Fortuner facelift will be offered in both petrol and diesel engine options. This includes the same 2.7-litre petrol and 2.8-litre diesel engine options. The petrol unit produces 166bhp and 245Nm of peak torque, paired with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.

The diesel engine churns out 177bhp and 420Nm of torque when mated to the manual gearbox. However, it produces a higher 201bhp and 500Nm of peak torque (segment-best) when paired with the optional six-speed torque-converter automatic transmission unit.

The Toyota Fortuner facelift powered by the diesel engine will be offered in both two and four-wheel-drive configurations. The range-topping Fortuner Legender model will, however, be offered in just the 4x2 configuration.

Thoughts On The Toyota Fortuner Facelift & Legender SUV Launch In India

The Toyota Fortuner is one of the best-selling SUVs in its segment, having been in the market since 2009. The new Toyota Fortuner facelift and the Legender version continue to build on the SUVs popularity. The 2021 Fortuner will rival the likes of the MG Gloster and the Ford Endeavour in the Indian market.