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Toyota Fortuner ‘Leader Edition’ unveiled in India

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has refreshed the Fortuner SUV’s lineup with a new special edition. Bookings for the ‘Leader Edition’ of the Toyota Fortuner will open in the second week of October. The special edition gets cosmetic changes inside and out, along with some feature additions. It remains unchanged under the hood.

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Toyota Fortuner Leader Edition: What’s new?

The Leader Edition flaunts a sportier look than the standard model. The lattice design of the grille has been tweaked, and the chrome trim around it now rocks a black finish. The ‘FORTUNER’ lettering is present just above the grille, spanning the width of the SUV. The spoilers are sportier, and the hood gets a signature emblem. The design of the front and rear bumpers has been tweaked as well. The SUV rests on 18-inch black alloy wheels. Its profile remains unchanged. There are 4 colour options on offer: Attitude Black, Super White, Pearl White, and Silver Metallic. These paint shades are paired with a black roof.

Standard Fortuner

Inside, the dashboard and cabin layout of the SUV remain unchanged, but it gets a new dual-tone, black and maroon colour pattern for the seating. The new feature additions include auto-folding outside rear view mirrors (OVRMs), a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and illuminated scuff plates. The standard model is packed with features like an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a TFT Multi-Information Display (MID), ventilated front seats, cruise control, an 11-speaker JBL sound system, wireless charging, and more.

On the safety front, the Toyota Fortuner packs 7 airbags, ABS with EBD, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Brake Assist (BA), Hill Assist Control (HAC), Traction Control System (TRS), seat belt reminders for all passengers, ISOFIX anchorages, and other features.

Standard Fortuner

The Leader Edition retains the 2.8-litre diesel engine powering the standard model of the Fortuner. It is strictly available in a 4×2 configuration. The diesel engine generates a maximum power output of 204hp and 500Nm of torque. It can be mated to a 6-speed manual or torque converter gearbox. The SUV can go from 0-100km/h in under 10 seconds.

Mr Varinder Wadhwa, Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “At Toyota, our customers’ evolving lifestyle preferences inspire us to continually refresh and enhance our offerings. We are grateful for the strong acceptance and overwhelming response to the 2024 Fortuner Leader Edition, which has further strengthened the SUV’s legacy as an icon on Indian roads.

Encouraged by this trust, we are delighted to introduce the 2025 Fortuner LEADER EDITION, an offering for those seeking a sportier, more dynamic SUV. We are confident that this refreshed edition will further delight our customers and reinforce Fortuner’s position as the benchmark in the premium SUV segment.”

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Final Thoughts

Prices for the standard Fortuner range start at Rs 33.64 lakh and go up to Rs 48.85 lakh. The Leader Edition will be a dealer-level fitment. Hence, its price will vary among different regions. As mentioned earlier, Toyota will open the booking window in the second week of October. Upon launch, it will rival the Skoda KodiaqMercedes-Benz GLABMW X1, and Citroen C5 Aircross in India.

Utkarsh Joshi

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