The game-changing Toyota Fortuner design has undergone its long-awaited 2025 makeover, with all-new bold design, change-reaching cabin refinement and powertrains of stunning hybrid power.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor finally introduced to the Indian market today the 2025 Fortuner, which consists of standard Fortuner and Legender grades, as well as new 48-volt Neo Drive mild-hybrid additions. The prices are surprisingly aggressive, starting at ₹44.72 lakh (ex-showroom) for the standard SUV and ₹50.09 lakh for the Legender variant, which is more well equipped.
Though bookings have already commenced for the duo across the country, the launched of the updated Fortuner and Legender in the showrooms are said to happen from the third week of June.
While the addition of mild hybrid powertrains, new on-board multimedia and added driver assistance systems confirms Toyota’s commitment to enhancing the user experience and improving efficiency and emissions levels, without compromising the SUV’s traditional go-anywhere ability and road presence.
Bold Exterior That Commands Presence
The facelifted 2025 Fortuner gets a bold makeover, featuring a sporty face which is dominated by a hexagonal grille with plenty of chrome treatment. Surrounded by modern LED headlamps and sharp DRL lines, the SUV dons a more contemporary and edgy road presence.
Smarter looking bumpers that feature integrated skid plates contribute to better aerodynamics, making the Fortuner look a lot more burlier and off-road-ready. The way it sits on bigger 18- to 20-inch alloy wheels, and updated rear LED taillight match its beefier body also doesn’t hurt.
Toyota has introduced a handful of new colors, including some flashy ones like Sunset Copper and Granite Gray, and has broadened the dual-tone selection to accommodate the updated look. Functional exterior touches such as the electric tailgate, roof rails and redesigned step boards make life easier all whilst maintaining a stylish look.
Premium Cabin with Tech-Rich Comfort
Get in to the new Fortuner and the metamorphosis is even more apparent. The cabin’s now an upmarket place to be, with soft-touch dashboard panels, rich leather seating, and a flowing layout with wood-grain touches and satin chrome accents.
Toyota has slathered higher trims in a ginormous 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and midtier editions now boast a generously sized 9- to 10-inch screen.
The instrument cluster also gets an upgrade, where there used to be analog gauges you now have a fully digital or semi-digital driver display, depending on the variant. Ventilated front seats, ambient LED lighting, panoramic sunroof and rear-seat entertainment screens are some of the features that contribute to the luxurious air inside the new Fortuner’s cabin.
Powertrain Options
Engine The Fortuner is yet for a no compromise under the hood with strong engine options, and for the first time a 48V mild-hybrid ‘Neo Drive’. The well-known 2.8L turbo-diesel engine is now paired with mild-hybrid technology, further improving fuel economy and reducing emissions, however, the robust 204 bhp and a maximum of 500 Nm of torque has been maintained respectable performance figures for both city driving and twisty highway undulations.
For those who want it, the 2.7L petrol engine makes a comeback with an output of approximately 166 hp and 245 Nm transmission options for this engine include a 5-speed MT and 6-speed AT. If you do play off the tarmac, the Fortuner still prides itself on being a good 4×4 all along with shift-on-the-fly modes and independent suspension as well as 220 mm of ground clearance.
Advanced Features & Safety Tech
Toyota gives the 2021 Fortuner a throw of tech and convenience. A complete 360-degree camera, a wireless phone charger, several USB-C ports and JBL-branded premium audio (on higher trims) bring modern refinement.
Safety is taken just as high, and the drifter now gets Toyota Safety Sense for the first time in the car life cycle. The Fortuner now also gets active safety tech with driver assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, pre-collision emergency braking, lane-keep-assist, blind-spot monitoring, and traffic-aware cruise control. These are backed by seven airbags, VSC, HAC and TCS.
Comfort, Space & Usability
The Fortuner remains great when it comes to a family-oriented SUV. Toyota claims better interior ergonomics something we’ll need to confirm with more time spent behind the wheel of the 2020 Highlander, now seven-passenger, with the third row finally friendly to adults for short trips.
But the second row provides more legroom and all seats in the third row can still recline, giving passengers a great position to relax.”The second row has been optimised for longer journeys with increased legroom, while the redesigned third row now boasts easier access and the convenience of electrical recline.
There is plenty of storage, including a cooled glovebox, console compartments and rear cargo floor storage. Rear seat passengers have their own USB ports as well, further increasing the car’s long haul utility.
Fuel Efficiency & Real-World Performance
Toyota quotes big increases in mileage via the Neo Drive hybrid assist. Indian hybrids of this kind typically give real world performance of about two extrakm/l. With the Fortuner averaging 11–12km/l in the city for the past I’m assuming 13–14km/l, especially at highway speeds.
Most owners have found the Fortuner’s low-end torque to be ultra-smooth, and its performance to be composed at highway speed, with a thumbs-up for eco mode, which keeps ball-bearing salesman’s speed low for example, 1,450RPM at 100km/h in sixth gear.
Price & Availability of Toyota Fortuner 2025
With prices ranging between ₹44.72 lakh ex-showroom for the Fortuner Neo Drive 48V and ₹50.09 lakh for Legender, Toyota seems to have hit the sweet spot between luxury, performance in eco-awareness. The surprise is that they did this technological lift without pushing the price up into luxury territory.
The booking have already begun at all Toyota dealership and online and deliveries will begin by third week of June. Taking into account this blend of hybrid performance, premium cabin feel, modern tech and retained off-road ability, the Fortuner offers extraordinary bang for buck compared with its rivals.
Conclusion
That doesn’t occur often but that’s what the Toyota Fortuner 2025 facelift manages to do; evolve significantly and still remain the same. Whether they set out to or not, Toyota Panjang has produced a crossover that combines full-on style with improved comfort, hybrid economy and clever safety features, and all at a price that’s very much inline with what many were expecting.
So, whether you are a family in search for space and peace of mind, an off-roader longing for capability and utility, or an individual who appreciates a premium drive and feels confident on intimidating roads, the Fortuner is the definitive next-gen SUV this season that lives up to its sturdy stance.