Toyota Fortuner And Fortuner Legender Gets 48V Mild-hybrid Tech Along With Added Features

Bookings for the mild-hybrid variants are now open and deliveries are set to commence from the third week of June 2025

• It uses the 2.8-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system.

• The mild-hybrid system helps in delivering better fuel efficiency and offers torque boost.

• New features for the Fortuner mild-hybrid include a 360-degree camera, wireless phone charger, multi-terrain selector and smart idle start/stop switch.

• The Toyota Fortuner mild-hybrid is priced at Rs 44.72 lakh.

• The Toyota Fortuner Legender mild-hybrid is priced at Rs 50.09 lakh.

The Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Fortuner Legender have been launched with new mild-hybrid variants, marking the debut of a mild-hybrid system in the full-size SUV segment. This helps in delivering better fuel efficiency, lower emissions and improved performance. These variants use the same 2.8-litre diesel engine paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and come with added features as well.

Bookings are now open, and deliveries are scheduled to begin from the third week of June. That said, here’s everything you need to know about the Fortuner and Legender mild-hybrids.

Price

The prices for the Toyota Fortuner range between Rs 35.37 lakh to Rs 51.94 lakh and for the Legender it ranges from Rs 44.11 lakh to Rs 50.09 lakh. Here’s how the new variants are priced:

All prices are ex-showroom, pan-India

What Is New In These Variants?

The most significant update in these variants of the Fortuner and Legender is in their powertrain. The detailed specifications of the new setup are detailed below along with the existing powertrain options.

*AT- torque converter automatic transmission

Do note that the power output remains unchanged in the Fortuner mild-hybrid. It relies on a small battery pack and electric motor to help the engine achieve a short boost in its output by 16 PS and 65 Nm. This should result in a much more effortless drive.

Additionally, it also helps in achieving improved fuel economy with the inclusion of idle start/ stop. The battery pack also gets replenished while deceleration, ensuring it has enough charge.

Apart from that, the only visible change in terms of design in these new variants is the ‘Neo Drive’ badge on the body. There are no other changes in terms of overall design.

In terms of features, both the Fortuner and Legender now come with a 360-degree camera, offered as a dealership-level fitment. Additionally, the Fortuner gets a wireless phone charger, also available as a dealership fitment. Other added features include a multi-terrain select.

Other features include leather upholstery, an 8-inch touchscreen system, powered front seats, dual-zone auto AC with rear AC vents, cruise control, ambient lighting, an auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (IRVM) and an 11-speaker JBL sound system. It also gets a gesture-controlled powered tailgate and a multi-information display (MID) in the instrument cluster.

However, the ventilated front seats have been removed from these mild-hybrid variants. While the exact reason is yet to be known, we guess it could be due to the placement of the smaller battery for the mild-hybrid tech underneath the seat.

Safety features include 7 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill start assist, a rear parking camera as well as front and rear parking sensors.

Rivals

Both the Toyota Fortuner and Legender rival the MG Gloster, Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq, and the upcoming MG Majestor.

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