Toyota Kirloskar Motor has released new versions of the Fortuner and Legender in India. These cars now have a new mild-hybrid system called Neo Drive. The goal of this 48-volt system is to improve fuel economy, power delivery, and the drive experience. With this addition, Toyota keeps making its famous SUVs ready for the future and gives Indian buyers of premium SUVs more technologically advanced choices.
Toyota Fortuner: Enhanced Diesel Engine with Hybrid Assist
The 2.8-litre, four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine is still in both SUVs, but they now have a 48-volt hybrid setup that makes them better. This has a lithium-ion battery and a starter motor built into the belt. Toyota says this setup improves low-end torque, makes driving in the city quieter, and improves total fuel economy, especially in situations where you have to stop and go a lot.
Toyota’s Take on the Growing SUV Demand
Varinder Wadhwa, Vice President of Sales, Service, and Used Car Business at Toyota, spoke about the launch and said that the new Neo Drive versions show how Indian SUV buyers’ needs are changing. He said that clients want bold designs and high-tech features and that Fortuner and Legender continue to meet these needs. He also said that the Neo Drive system is the first of its kind in this market segment and shows Toyota’s multi-pathway approach towards carbon neutrality by providing useful, cleaner transportation options that fit Indian consumers’ changing lifestyles.
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Toyota Fortuner: Design
The Fortuner and Legender Neo Drive variants retain their distinctive design on the exterior. The Legender remains unique with its two-tone paint, split LED headlights, and a more athletic front end. Inside, both models provide a luxurious feel with dual-tone leather seats, soft-touch materials on the dashboard, and comfortable seating that is ideal for long journeys.
Toyota Fortuner: Packed with Safety and Essential Tech
Toyota’s Neo Drive vehicles continue to offer an impressive assortment of safety features. Among these features are seven airbags, ABS with Brake Assist, Traction Control System (TRC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill Assist Control, and more. The Fortuner and Legender’s reputation as trustworthy family SUVs is further strengthened with additional kid safety features, emergency auto-unlock, and pretensioner seat belts with force limiters.
Pricing and Availability
The Toyota Fortuner Neo Drive 48V is priced at ₹44.72 lakh, which is approximately USD 53,500. The Legender Neo Drive 48V comes in at ₹50.09 lakh, roughly USD 59,900 (ex-showroom prices). With this update, Toyota continues to strengthen its SUV portfolio while offering customers a more efficient and refined driving option in the premium space.
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