The Toyota Fortuner nameplate keeps racking up sales, no matter what. Despite its 50 lakh price tag, Toyota sells approximately 3,000 units of the Fortuner, which is astonishing. It has left the competition far behind. Now, Toyota is gearing up to elevate it to the next level with the upcoming Fortuner 2025. In this article, we’ll provide all the available details on the 2025 Toyota Fortuner.
What do we know about the New Fortuner 2025 so far
The upcoming Fortuner is anticipated to be based on the TNGA-F platform. You might wonder what sets this platform apart. Well, it’s the same platform that serves as the basis for the iconic Land Cruiser 300. In terms of design, the new Fortuner is expected to draw inspiration from the Tacoma. Compared to the current Fortuner, the Tacoma boasts a more understated design. Notably, the headlamps are smaller that don’t d to the grille, which features an additional grille with another strip housing the logo. Towards the rear, C-shaped tail lamps and a fresh bumper design are in the mix. Keep in mind that these are merely speculative details, and the actual design of the new Fortuner may differ.
New Toyota Fortuner – Specification
Toyota is gearing up to introduce significant enhancements to the Fortuner’s specifications. Earlier this year, Toyota conducted trials involving a hybrid powertrain that is expected to be featured in the new Fortuner. This hybrid system pairs a 2.8-litre diesel engine with a 48-Volt mild hybrid technology. Toyota claims that this powertrain will boost efficiency by 10% when compared to its non-hybrid counterpart. It’s likely that this hybrid configuration will be reserved for the higher-end variants, while the lower-end models will stick with the non-hybrid 2.8-litre diesel engine. Furthermore, there are rumors circulating about the possibility of a petrol hybrid engine for the new Fortuner. Whether it will be the 2.0-litre strong hybrid setup from Hycross or something more powerful remains to be seen and will only be revealed with time.
What else we can expect ?
The Fortuner has frequently faced criticism for its simplistic interiors and limited features. Toyota intends to address this issue in the upcoming Fortuner. We can anticipate a revamped dashboard design featuring a floating infotainment system, similar to the Innova Hycross. Toyota may also enhance the touch and feel of the materials, drawing inspiration from the Hycross. Regarding features, we might see the inclusion of a digital instrument cluster, a 9.0-inch infotainment system, ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), ambient lighting, and more. Our confidence in these additions from the fact that all these features are already available in the Hyryder and Hycross, making it a logical step for the new Fortuner to incorporate them.
New Toyota Fortuner – Launch
Before the arrival of the next-generation model, there’s a possibility that Toyota might introduce a minor facelift for the Fortuner. What changes can we expect in this facelift? For a comprehensive analysis, you can refer to our detailed article here. Turning our attention back to the new Toyota Fortuner, it’s evident that the brand is actively working on it. Reports suggest that Toyota aims to unveil the new SUV by the end of 2024 or sometime in 2025. Typically, Toyota first introduces the new Fortuner in Southeast Asian markets before bringing it to India. Therefore, a 2025 timeline for the Fortuner in India seems more plausible. What about pricing? it’s premature to make definitive predictions, but with the introduction of new features and technology, a significant price hike is expected. The new Fortuner could potentially reach the Rs 65 lakh mark (on-road, Mumbai).
