Toyota Fortuner expected to be a next-gen hybrid in India
Over the years, the Toyota Fortuner has been one of the most sought-after full-size SUVs in India with its rugged, aggressive stance, excellent road presence, impressive power and reliability. Toyota has now announced plans to launch the next-generation Toyota Fortuner Hybrid, promising a fresh look for the iconic SUV.
The new Fortuner is likely to be a much-improved version in terms of design, technology, comfort and fuel economy, with hybrid power likely to be a major feature. It's expected to be part of Toyota's worldwide plan to offer more electrified vehicles with the same quality and power that the Fortuner stands for.
The launch of the Next-Gen Toyota Fortuner Hybrid is expected in 2020. The Next-Gen Toyota Fortuner Hybrid is anticipated to be launched in 2020.
The next-generation Fortuner is likely to be launched in the international markets before it is launched in India. The company has yet to announce the launch date, but there were reports that the new Fortuner Hybrid may be launched in India anytime soon.
The new model is thought to succeed the current generation of the Fortuner with better fuel economy, but with no sacrifice of performance or four-wheel drive features.
Hybrid Powertrain Expected
A hybrid powertrain is expected to be one of the major changes on the next-generation Toyota Fortuner.
The SUV may be equipped with Toyota's high-tech hybrid system and petrol engine, offering the promise of:
- Better fuel efficiency
- Lower emissions
- Improved low-speed torque
- Smoother driving experience
Lower fuel consumption for the vehicle owner. Lower fuel consumption for the vehicle owner.
Toyota has already applied hybrid technology to some products worldwide, and the Toyota Fortuner Hybrid should be a positive result of the firm's many years of experience in electrified mobility.
Expected Engine Options
The new hybrid option may come in addition to the new powerful engine options on the next-generation Fortuner.
Expected options include:
- Hybrid petrol powertrain
- Turbo-petrol engine
- The engine in the selected markets is now an updated version of the diesel engine.
- Automatic transmission options
- Four-wheel-drive (4WD) variants
- Almost certainly, Toyota will tweak the hybrid system to deliver great performance and better overall fuel efficiency.
- A fresh new design and styling. A brand new design and styling.
The next Fortuner will be more modern and aggressive, inspired by Toyota's latest global SUVs.
The exterior features such details as:
- Larger front grille
- Redesigned LED headlamps
- Sharper DRLs
- New alloy wheels are being designed.
- New front and rear bumpers. New front/rear bumpers.
- LED tail lights that are connected.
- Aerodynamically sleeker body shape
- The SUV will probably keep its muscular look and add a more upscale look.
- The high quality of the interior and technology. High interior and technology quality.
Toyota is poised to make a major improvement in the interior living of the new-generation Fortuner.
Interior is expected to include:
- Bigger touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- Complete digital instrument panel.
- Connected car technology
- Wireless phone charger
- Ventilated front seats
- Panoramic sunroof
- Premium upholstery
- Multi-zone climate control
- Powered tailgate
The cabin will also be more comfortable and will use better materials.
Safety Features
With the new features of advanced driver assistance systems, the new Fortuner Hybrid may be one of the safest SUV vehicles in its class.
It is expected that safety features will include:
- Multiple airbags
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Hill Start Assist
- Hill Descent Control
- 360-degree camera
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
In some variants, Toyota could also offer its newest Toyota Safety Sense system.
Platform and Performance
Toyota's advanced ladder-frame architecture, renowned for its durability and off-road ability, will likely be retained on the next-gen of the Fortuner. The next Fortuner is likely to carry over Toyota's advanced ladder-frame construction architecture, which has earned it the reputation of being highly rugged and off-road capable.
Expected benefits include:
- Better ride quality
- Improved handling
- Enhanced off-road performance
- Increased structural rigidity
- Better towing capability
The hybrid system also might offer extra torque support, lending the SUV more responsiveness on the highways and in the cities.
Expected Price
The next-generation Toyota Fortuner Hybrid will likely come with a higher price tag than the current edition, thanks to the hybrid tech and desirable add-on features.
Expected price range:
- The starting price of the model ranges from ₹38 lakh to ₹42 lakh (ex-showroom).
- The top variant is ₹55 lakh+ (ex-showroom).
Official pricing will be announced nearer to launch.
Conclusion
The next-generation Toyota Fortuner Hybrid is emerging as one of the most-awaited SUV introductions in India. The new Fortuner is powered by a hybrid system, with superior technology, luxury interiors, cutting-edge safety and security features, and Toyota's renowned reliability, all of which could prove to be a game-changer in the premium SUV market.
The coming Fortuner Hybrid is likely to be a very interesting choice, particularly for those wishing to combine fuel efficiency, high-quality road presence and modern technology with a strong performance towing capacity.
