2025 Toyota Fortuner Facelift: A Bold Leap into the Future of Premium SUVs
Toyota is set to redefine the premium SUV segment with the launch of the 2025 Fortuner facelift. This comprehensive update combines rugged performance with cutting-edge technology, luxurious interiors, and enhanced safety features, ensuring the Fortuner remains a top contender in its class.
Striking Exterior Enhancements
The 2025 Fortuner boasts a refreshed design that exudes confidence and sophistication:
- Front Fascia Redesign: A larger, bolder front grille with a new mesh pattern and sleek LED headlights with integrated Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) enhance visibility and aesthetics.
- Side Profile Enhancements: Pronounced wheel arches and newly designed alloy wheels (up to 20 inches) contribute to a dynamic and aerodynamic look.
- Rear End Upgrades: Redesigned LED taillights extending into the tailgate and a sculpted bumper with an integrated faux skid plate emphasize the SUV’s off-road prowess.
- Color Options: New exterior colors, including Graphite Grey, Pearl White, and Midnight Black, alongside classic shades, offer more personalization choices.
Luxurious and Tech-Savvy Interiors
Inside, the Fortuner facelift offers a blend of comfort, technology, and practicality:
- Infotainment System: A new 12.3-inch floating touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility provides seamless connectivity.
- Digital Instrument Cluster: Top-spec variants feature a fully digital instrument cluster offering customizable displays and comprehensive driving information.
- Seating Comfort: Redesigned ventilated front seats with premium leather upholstery and contrast stitching ensure comfort during long journeys.
- Ambient Lighting and Panoramic Sunroof: Customizable ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof enhance the cabin’s ambiance and openness.
- Rear Entertainment: Dual 10-inch entertainment screens with HDMI and USB inputs cater to rear passengers’ entertainment needs.
Enhanced Performance and Efficiency
The 2025 Fortuner offers improved powertrains and driving dynamics:
- Engine Options: A 2.8-liter turbocharged diesel engine delivering 204PS and 500 Nm torque, and a 2.7-liter petrol engine producing 166 PS and 245 Nm torque.
- Transmission: Both engines are available with 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions.
- Hybrid Powertrain: Introduction of a 48V mild hybrid system paired with the 2.8-liter diesel engine, offering better fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
- Suspension and Handling: Reworked suspension with adaptive dampers and improved steering feedback enhance ride comfort and handling.
Advanced Safety Features
Toyota prioritizes safety with the Fortuner facelift, incorporating the latest technologies:
- Toyota Safety Sense Suite: Includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Road Sign Assist.
- Additional Safety Features: Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, 360-degree camera system, seven airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Traction Control System (TCS) ensure comprehensive protection.
- Structural Enhancements: Reinforced body structure with high-strength steel construction improves crash safety.
Off-Road Capabilities
The Fortuner continues to excel in off-road performance:
- 4WD System: Advanced 4WD system offers exceptional traction across various terrains.
- Crawl Control and Multi-Terrain Select: New Crawl Control function and expanded Multi-Terrain Select system enhance off-road capabilities.
- Improved Ground Clearance: Increased ground clearance up to 245mm and water wading depth of up to 800mm allow for better obstacle clearance.
Launch Timeline and Pricing
The 2025 Fortuner facelift is scheduled for an Indian market launch on September 12, 2025. Bookings will commence from August 1, 2025, with a booking amount of ₹1,00,000. Pricing is expected to start at approximately ₹33.75 lakh for base variants, with top-spec models reaching up to ₹52 lakh (ex-showroom).
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