Toyota has launched the limited edition of
the Fortuner TRD in India. The Fortuner TRD is a sporty version of the popular
full-size Fortuner SUV in India. Prices for new SUV starts at INR 34.98 lakh*
for the 4X2 AT Trim and INR 36.88 lakh* for the diesel variant. Bookings for
the Toyota Fortuner TRD Limited Edition has commenced at the company’s
dealerships across the country.
On the outside, the car comes with new
features like a bi-beam LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs, chrome-plated
door handles and window belt-line, LED fog lamps and rear combination lamps,
dual-tone rood, charcoal black 18-inch alloy wheels, and auto-fold ORVMs among
others.
Inside, the car comes with a red
and black upholstery that is essentially the only cosmetic change. In terms of
features, the car now gets a Technology Package that includes features like
head-up display, tire pressure monitoring system, digital video recorder,
wireless smartphone charger, and welcome door lamps. In times of the COVID-19,
the car also gets an ionizer that will help keep the cabin free of germs and
microbes. This is also the first Toyota offering to be availed with it.
In terms of mechanicals, the car gets the
same 2.8-litre four-cylinder engine that churns out a maximum of 177 PS at
3,400 rpm and a peak torque of 450Nm that is available at 1600 – 2400 rpm. The
engine comes mated with a sole 6-speed automatic transmission with sequential
as well as paddle shifters.
In the India market, the car rivals
offering like the Ford Endeavour and Tata Alturas G4. The same segment will
also see the arrival of MG’s upcoming offering, the Gloster. However, Toyota
Fortuner has been the most successful full-size SUV in India despite increasing
competition over the years.
