Toyota Kirloskar Motor rides in new Fortuner and Legender

 Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Wednesday launched the new Toyota Fortuner and exclusive new Legender. Bookings for both vehicles are now open.

The new Fortuner is available in a 2.8 L diesel engine with 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmission with intelligent manual transmission options and 2.7 L petrol engine in 6-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmission.

New Fortuner Automatic Transmission provides a 500 Nm of Torque and 204 PS while Manual Transmission variants produce 204 PS of power and 420 Nm torque.

The new Fortuner exterior features a new front grille, sculpted side-pontoon-shaped bumper, new headlamp design with sharp LED line guide, daytime running lamps (DRLs) and multi-axis spoke alloy wheels with chrome metallic finishing.

For the interior, a suction-based seat ventilation system (front row) and a larger playcast touchscreen audio with Android Auto/Apple Carplay and a JBL 11 speaker with subwoofer system [4X4 variants only] are some of the key changes.

The new Fortuner will be available in the existing colours of Phantom Brown, Super White, Attitude Black, Avant-Garde Bronze, Grey Metallic, Silver Metallic, Pearl White Crystal Shine and a new colour of Sparkling Black Crystal Shine.

The 7-seater also comes equipped with Auto Limited Slip Differential (Auto-LSD) that is said to enable maximum power without breaking traction, Variable Flow Control (VFC) power steering that allows customers to dynamically change steering dynamics with drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sport).

TKM also unveiled the Legender. An exclusive headlamp design has been crafted for the Legender – Split Quad LEDs with a waterfall LED line guide signature.

Legender comes with exterior features such as Catamaran Style Front & Rear Bumpers sharp and sleek Front Grille with Piano Black Accents, Sequential Turn Indicators and 18-inch Multi-layered Machine-cut finished Alloy Wheels.


The interior features include Dual Tone (Black + Maroon) interior theme, Contrast Stitching for Steering Wheel and Console Box, Interior Ambient Illumination (I/P, Front Door Trim, Front Foot-well areas) and Rear USB Ports.

Legender is also loaded with features like Kick Sensor for Power Back Door and Wireless Smartphone Charger. The Legender is available only in the colour of Pearl White with a Black roof (Dual-tone).

Masakazu Yoshimura, managing director, TKM, said, "The Fortuner witnessed demand despite the effects of the pandemic on the economy. Therefore, it gives me great pride to introduce the new Fortuner and new Legender to the ever-growing base of loyal customers in India."

Naveen Soni, senior vice president, TKM, said, "A key addition to the new Fortuner and Legender is connected technology that enables features like Geo-fencing, Real-time tracking, last parked location for peace of mind. The infotainment system also comes with Android Auto/Apple Carplay connectivity to provide more convenience."

"Our enhancements were more than just skin deep; we have also upgraded the engine by introducing a new heavy-duty Turbo, designed for powerful performance, and improved frictional efficiency," Yoshiki Konishi, chief engineer, Toyota Motor Corporation, said.