A new milestone has been established in the world of premium SUV in India. Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced that the joint sales of its two major SUV -Fortuner and Legender have crossed the 3 lakh units. This achievement shows the immense popularity of these two trains and their strong position in the segment.
Fortuner: 2009 exemplary exemplary
The Toyota Fortuner, first launched in 2009, has identified as a strong and reliable SUV in India. Its strong 2.8-liter diesel engine, elevated ground clearance and rough-tuff design enable it to move from city roads to difficult areas. Its style and driving position gives customers a premium feel.
Leasender: Luxury and performance combo
Toyota Legender, launched in 2021, is a premium version of Fortuner. It has advance features such as dual-tone exterior, JBL audio system, wireless charging and sequential LED turn indicators. It attracts customers who want luxury as well as performance.
The secret of Toyota’s success
Toyota credited the success of these two models to its QDR Philosophy (Quality, Durability, Reliability). Along with this, the company’s T Care Customer Service Platform has further strengthened the confidence of customers, including services like T Deliver, T Gloss, T Smile and T choice.
Top management response
Varinder Wadhwa, Vice President – Sales, Services and Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “We thank our Indian customers wholeheartedly. Fortuner and Legender are the first choice of those who are looking for luxury, performance and reliable experience.
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Powerful engines and variants
Two engine options are available in Fortuner –
- 2.7L petrol engine: 166ps power, 245Nm torque, 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
- 2.8L diesel engine: 204ps power, 420nm in manual and 500nm torque in automatic
At the same time, only 2.8L diesel engine is found in the leasender, which generates power of 204PS and 420/500Nm torque. Both SUVs provide 4 × 2 and 4 × 4 driving options.
Price and availability
Fortuner prices in India start from ₹ 33.78 lakh to ₹ 51.94 lakh (ex-showroom). Legender prices fall into a slightly more premium category.
