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.