With the new-generation Ford Endeavour and Chevrolet Trailblazer in its sights, Toyota is working on the all-new Fortuner for the Indian market. Already launched in Australia, the all-new Toyota Fortuner is likely to make its India debut at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo in February. Besides an all-new design, the new-gen model of the SUV will be built on a new platform and will employ a new set of engines.

Here’s what we know so far about the new Toyota Fortuner:

Design and Platform

The Toyota Fortuner 2016 will be built on Toyota new generation architecture (TNGA) that will make it safer and more robust than the current-gen model. The lighter-yet-stiffer platform will also improve its ride quality and handling. The front-fascia of the SUV features new dual projector headlights with LED elements, an all new bumper with integrated reflectors, chrome-surrounded fog lights and a new twin-slat grille.

The vehicle’s rear profile also looks sportier than before with features such as wrap-around windscreen, tail-lamp cluster with LED elements, new bumper, etc. With 4795mm length, 1835mm height, 1855mm width and 2745mm wheelbase, the new-gen Toyota Fortuner will be slightly bigger than the current model. It will also have about 5mm more ground clearance at 225mm.

While the more expensive trims of the SUV will get 18-inch alloy wheels, the lower trims will get 17-inch steel wheels with all-terrain tyres.

Engine Options

The all-new Toyota Fortuner could be made available with a new diesel engine lineup called ‘GD’. There might be two engines on offer – a 2.4-litre (160bhp, 400Nm) and a 2.8-litre (177bhp, 450Nm) – supported by variable geometry turbochargers and Economy with Superior Thermal Efficient Combustion (ESTEC).

Estimated Price

Being a more up-market and feature-rich product than the current-gen model, the new Toyota Fortuner is expected to be pricier than the latter.

Estimated Mileage

With a lighter platform and more fuel-efficient engines, the Toyota Fortuner will be about 10 per cent more fuel-efficient than before. The current model is claimed to return around 13kmpl.

Expected launch: Second half of 2016