Toyota Fortuner, Legender crosses 3 lakh sales in India

Toyota Fortuner holds great significance in India. It is one of the few true SUVs left in the market and people opt for it due to multiple reasons including its indomitable road presence, bullet proof build quality, impressive off-road capabilities, and to top it off – Toyota’s reliability. Even though it is ridiculously expensive for its segment, people with the means to buy it often vouch for it.

The Japanese automaker has announced a significant milestone, marking a cumulative sales of 3 lakh units of the Fortuner and Legender. Ever since it was first launched in 2009, the Toyota Fortuner has been the leader of India’s D-segment SUV space. It’s more premium derivative — Legender — made its debut in 2021.

Speaking on the milestone, Varinder Wadhwa, Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the passionate Fortuner and Legender fan base in India for their unwavering trust in our brand as we celebrate the remarkable 3-lakh milestone of our most admired SUV. The Fortuner and Legender remains a top choice among SUV enthusiasts who seek a perfect blend of luxury, performance, and reliability.”

Toyota Fortuner, Legender: Features, Specs, Price

In its current avatar, the Fortuner—and more notably, the Legender—comes well-equipped with a host of premium features. These include leather upholstery, ventilated and powered front seats, dual-zone climate control with rear AC vents, ambient lighting, cruise control, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and an 11-speaker JBL sound system. 

Additional highlights include a wireless phone charger, a gesture-controlled powered tailgate, and a multi-information display (MID) within the instrument cluster. Safety is handled by features such as 7 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill start assist, front and rear parking sensors, and a rear parking camera.

There are two engine options available with the Fortuner: a 2.7-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit and a 2.8-litre diesel unit. The former puts out 164 bhp and 245 Nm of peak torque, while being paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2.8-litre diesel engine kicks out 201 bhp and 420 Nm (500 NM for AT) of torque. This unit is mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic torque converter. The Legender is only offered with the diesel unit.