New Toyota Fortuner set to launch tomorrow; lighter, new engine options and more

It’s just a day to go until Toyota unveils its next-generation Fortuner SUV for the Indian market. The full-size SUV is expected to be lighter, adds some more gizmos and gets a couple of new and much-awaited engine options. The new Toyota Fortuner is a long-awaited update to currently available model, that has seen minor facelifts since its first launch in India back in 2009. The new Toyota Fortuner apparently borrows its underpinnings from the Toyota’s recently launched Innova Crysta MPV.  It’s not just minor improvements here, but a complete overhaul. The new Fortuner is expected to be lighter, and obviously look better in terms of appearance, (this is keeping in mind how we got the Crysta from the Innova). Expect a cabin redesign, with ambient lighting, a bigger touchscreen infotainment system and a lot more.   Coming to stuff that matters, there are finally a few more engine options. The new Fortuner will be available in diesel and petrol engine variants right from the day of the launch. The new SUV will be available with a 2.8-litre diesel engine and a 2.7-litre petrol engine. So this year we won’t be getting a 2.4-litre engine variant. The 2016 Toyota Fortuner will be available in six trims which include a 4×2 Petrol with Manual Transmission, 4×2 Petrol with Automatic Transmission, 4×2 Diesel with Manual Transmission, 4×2 Diesel with Automatic Transmission, 4×4 Diesel with Manual Transmission and 4×4 Diesel with Automatic Transmission. The 4×2 models will be fitted with 17-inch wheels along with all terrain tyres while the 4×4 models will come with 18-inch wheels along with highway terrain tyres.