It Looks Like The BS6 Tag Does Affect The Toyota Fortuner’s Pricing After All

 

• It retains the 2.8-litre diesel and 2.7-litre petrol motors, albeit with a BS6 upgrade.

• Only diesel variants get the 4x4 drivetrain as an option.

• Feature list remains unchanged

• Facelifted iteration will make its global debut on June 4, 2020.

Back in February 2020, Toyota had rolled out the BS6-compliant Fortuner SUV, surprisingly, without charging any premium. Well, that didn’t last long, as the carmaker has now hiked the prices of the updated SUV by Rs 48,000 across all variants. Here are the updated prices:

*all prices, ex-showroom Delhi

The BS6 Toyota Fortuner retains its 2.8-litre diesel and 2.7-litre petrol motors, albeit with a BS6 upgrade. Performance figures remain unchanged with the 2.8-litre diesel delivering 177PS and 420Nm in the 6-speed manual trim and 450Nm in the 6-speed automatic. The 2.7-litre petrol mill continues to make 165PS and 245Nm, paired with 6-speed manual and automatic transmission options. Both engines are paired with a rear-wheel-drive train, with the diesel variants getting an all-wheel drivetrain as an option. 

Aside from the BS6 update, the Fortuner remains unchanged when it comes to the equipment on offer. Notable highlights include a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, leather upholstery, powered tailgate, powered front seats, seven airbags, and cruise control.  

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In the international markets, Toyota is set to give the Fortuner a mid-life refresh that will debut on June 4, 2020. Expect India to get the updated Fortuner by early 2021. Its rivals include the Ford Endeavour and the Mahindra Altura G4.