New Delhi: The Toyota Fortuner has a different clout in India. It cannot happen that this car passes by your side and you are not able to see it. But the one drawback of the Fortuner that has always dogged me is its mileage. At present, this car can give a mileage of about 9 kilometers per liter. However, soon the mileage of this car is going to change.
Toyota is working on the new generation Fortuner SUV. Special changes will be made in its styling, interior and machinery. Apart from this, Toyota’s South Africa channel has confirmed that the new Fortuner will be offered with a hybrid engine. It will be launched in the global market in the year 2024.
New Fortuner Platform
The current model of Fortuner is built on the IMV platform. This is the same platform on which the Innova Crysta is built. However, the new generation model will be built on the TNGA-F platform, on which cars like the Land Cruiser have been built. Due to this platform, the body style of the Fortuner will be seen in a completely different way.
Also, cars built on this platform support more than two types of engine options. This means that the platform supports both ICE and Hybrid cars.
What will be the size of the new Fortuner?
Cars built on the TNGA-F platform have a wheelbase of 2850 to 4180mm. The new Fortuner will also fit in this setup. Recently pictures of the new generation Fortuner SUV have been leaked. Engine start-stop button will also be given in this car.
New Fortuner Engine
According to reports, the diesel engine will be introduced in the Fortuner with mild hybrid technology. It will have a 2.8 liter unit, which will be connected to the generator. This engine could be named as GD Hybrid. It is expected that this engine will give better performance and mileage.
Apart from diesel, the new Fortuner will also come with a petrol engine. It will be brought with a 2.4 liter turbocharged petrol unit, which can give power of 265bhp. It is expected that this engine will also get the support of hybrid system.
When will the new Toyota Fortuner arrive in India?
The new Fortuner may enter the global market next year. The SUV could then be brought to India around the Diwali season. Its local manufacturing will be done in India. It is obvious that after all these new features, the prices of the new Fortuner will be high.
