Toyota Fortuner Facelift To Be unveiled On June 4 -bikarvinod

Toyota is preparing to launch the facelift model of its premium SUV Fortuner soon. Photos of the new 2020 Toyota Fortuner have already been leaked on social media. It is believed that the company may launch it during the festive season September-October 2020 i.e. before Diwali. But a new report claimed that the company is going to offer the Fortuner facelift globally in Thailand on 4 June. Toyota Fortuner is among the most popular SUV in the country.

Features of Toyota Fortuner Facelift

The leaked photos reveal many details including the look of the Fortuner facelift. The updated model of the company has been given new LED headlamps, inspired by the new Toyota Harrier crossover. Minor changes will also be seen in the bonnet look of the updated SUV. It has a compact upper grille and lower grille with larger bumpers and a new front fog lamp. The updated Fortuner will get new 17-inch alloy wheels.

The interior of the 2020 Toyota Fortuner facelift will not see much change. Barring a few changes, it is expected to get a new infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. This facelift SUV will also get new seats and 360-degree camera.

Leaked photos have revealed many details of the new Fortuner. The updated model's front look will be different from the current model. It has new front bumpers, new grille, LED headlamps with LED lights. The shape of the SUV's bonnet has also undergone minor changes.

The updated Fortuner will get new 17-inch alloy wheels and redesigned LED taillamps. There will be mild changes in the design of the rear bumpers as well. Overall, the updated Fortuner's design is inspired by new SUVs such as Toyota's RAV4 and Raize. Talking of the cabin, the SUV is expected to make some other minor changes with a more advanced infotainment system.

 Engine and Power of Toyota Fortuner Facelift 2020

The updated Toyota Fortuner can get a 2.8-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel and a 2.7-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine. The diesel engine is expected to come with 174 bhp, 6-speed manual transmission with 420 Nm and 6-speed automatic transmission with 174 bhp, 450 Nm.

This year Toyota-Maruti Suzuki will jointly launch a rebadged model of the Vitara Brezza. This model will be offered with a dual-battery SHVS mild-hybrid system with a single 1.5-liter K15B petrol engine. Its transmission options will be 5-speed manual and 4-speed torque converter automatic.

Price of Toyota Fortuner Facelift BS6

The Fortuner facelift will be first launched in Thailand. After this, the SUV will be launched in other international markets. The new Fortuner is expected to be launched in the Indian market early next year. Earlier, the company is preparing to bring a 'special edition' of the existing model of Fortuner in India. It is Unveiled on 4 June.