The new Toyota Fortuner (facelift) was
spied on test in January and will debut later this year. IndianAutosBlog.com's
automotive illustrator Shoeb Kalania has created a rendering to show what kind
of design changes can we expect on the upcoming mid-size SUV.
The new Toyota Fortuner should have the
most number of visual changes at the front. The rendering shows it featuring
new LED headlamps inspired by those of the once-again-facelifted Toyota Land
Cruiser Prado, new radiator grille, rectangular fog lamps and a restyled
bumper. The sides and the rear aren’t likely to look much different. The
refreshed model should feature new 20-inch alloy wheels and tweaked LED tail
lights at these angles respectively.
The interior of the new Toyota Fortuner is
unlikely to include any major design revisions. Expect the interior changes to
include new trim and upholstery and reduced NVH levels. One more change Indian
buyers can look forward to is a new/updated touchscreen infotainment system
that offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Internationally, the
old model is available with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Moving to the mechanical changes of the
2020 Toyota Fortuner, the 1GD-FTV 2.8-litre turbocharged diesel engine is
likely to be more powerful. This engine is available with a 6-speed manual
transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission in the existing model.
The 1GD-FTV engine of the current Toyota
Fortuner in India was recently upgraded to BS6 with the addition of a Selective
Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system and a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). It
produces a maximum power of 177 PS at 3,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 420 Nm
at 1,400-2,600 rpm (with 6-speed MT)/450 Nm at 1,600-2,400 rpm (with 6-speed
AT).