2025 Toyota Fortuner — A New Level in Full-size SUV Kindergarten with its Arch Contemporary Hybrid and the best off-road capability in segment. Launched in March 2025, the list price udfers ₹33.78 lakh to ₹ 51.94 Lakh (ex-showroom) under nine variants including sporty GR-S and high-end Legender variants.
Based on IMV platform; mild hybrid, 2.7L petrol powertrain and an option of the diesel badger with displacement rating as low as 2.8L delivering up to 14.47 kmpl
Ages 5-stars ASEAN NCAP, Toyota Safety Sense and a vigoress like road presence to defy the likes of MG Gloster, Jeep Meridian.
it takes on rival vehicles like the MG Gloster and Jeep Meridian. With sales of 3,619 units worldwide in 2023, Fortuner 2025 is mid range luxury++, reliable for family and comfortable as an adventuress.
Launch Date + Market Entry
Toyota Fortuner 2025, global Show debuted in Thailand in February 2025 and India launch March 2025. The bookings are now open with a waitlist of 13 weeks or more benefitting from high demand.
Urban and off-road suited customers, Toyota will use the nameplate on test durability myths. The SUV came out at the right time, as luxury SUV sales are slowly picking up and it also solves mild-hit emissions norms.
New Fortuner has been shown at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025 which made millions talk about the redesigned look and new technology that positions this in an advanced segment leader in India, as well within Southeast Asia.
India Market Highlights
- India Info: Launched in March 2025, the Fortuner got 2,500 bookings during its first week establishing market trust quotient of Toyota with reliability & all toughness appeal across the different buyers
- Global Outlay: Thais got their February version, Aussies and the broncos over r the mild-hybrid variant that helps to preserve eco-friendly image in out going markets.
- Pre-order: India at it’s best, long 13-week pre-order waiting a great time for GR-S/ Legender owners looking to benefit of the premium features on these trims and virtually exclusive styling.
- Depot Display: Showcased at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025, its aggressive front grille and ADAS tech gathered a lot of eyeballs for its positioning as premium in a hyper competitive SUV class.
The genealogy of Toyota Fortuner
- The Toyota Fortuner, a global icon that has been around since 2004 built on the Hilux platform for off-road durability
- The first generation, launched in India as well in 2009 smashed off road records.
- Fortuner has proven itself to be a capable off-road vehicle with its own legacy: Durability,seriousness and an extensive service network in case something went wrong.
- The Fortuner of 2025 builds on this with hybrid and ADAS, not surprising that it has been well received by families and outdoor enthusiasts.
Legacy Milestones
- Milestones from Around the World: Over 150,000 units sold in India (total or worldwide commerical) and also sold across 60 countries worldwide ( Total >1.5 million by 2025i.e.).
- Generation 1 (2005): Armed with four engine options and a 4×4 option in line with other wagons that defined itself mainly for those terrain challenges at which no-one else could touch its first Class audience (5 seater, 7 seater).
- Generation 2 — CBRA, new engine only launched 2016 in India by Year 2020 with BS6 Compliance to modernize the Fortuner.
- Legender Trim: 2021 facelift which offers premium looks and features also focused on luxury-focused SUV buyers looking for an upscale ambience.
Design and Styling
In 2025, the Fortuner had been released with muscular changes courtesy to a much larger grid, striking LED headlights and 18˝ alloys. Its length of 4795mm and a 225mm ground clearance build goes a long way in giving it a very assertive look. While the GR-S has sporty elaborations apart from catamaran styled bumper — Legender.
Chrome detailing & sculpted lines in Urban, off-road balance ruggedness with sophistication to provide versatility.
The sporty refreshed rear and taillights in LED provide a greater degree of visibility coupled with style which will ensure Fortuner shines its brightest in the very refined and premium segment as a true king.
Exterior Features
- Rugged Grille: Shinier-than-life on these oversized chrome grille morphs into aggressive road presence intended for helmed all over, every terrain and just a million ways.
- LED Headlights — Quadruple Split Quad LED with DRLs offer great visibility along with style on top of being stylish as hell and futuristic adding further safety during night driving or wet driving conditions.
- 18″ alloys (machine cut) tops the trims not only handle the city commutes but can be effortlessly and stylishly enjoyed on off-road adventures.
- Styling Rear: LED taillights are sleek are sculpted bumpers ensure rear visibility, improve modernity to the design of Fortuner and integrating it for every environment for ages andColor Options
- A total of 8color variety options to choose ranged from Platinum white pearl to iconic Attitude Black along with the dual tone Bronze mica and Black RoofEstimated released date for Fortuner 2025
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Trending Colors
- Platinum White Pearl : Classic that pulls the sharp lines of Fortuner to perfection and suitable for clients who want a urban highway city look that can be referred any time effortlessly.
- Extreme Black : This stone of power and authority takes the muscle stance of the SUV to next level thus apt for those flaunting a loud roar on all settings.
- Bronze Mica with Black Roof : Two Tone gives the look of premium sporty car, target Buyers of below 30s who want latest looking outside on highway.
- Phantom Brown Metallic: A sophisticated yet rugged complexion that outlines the elegance and edge of an SUV and ideal for customers who want to class but at the same time adventurous for all occasions.
Engine Drawing
Fortuner 2025 gets 2.7L Petrol (166 BHP, 245NM) and 2.8L Turbo Diesel (204 BHP @ 1850-2500rpm, 500Nm; mild-hybrid model available for improved efficiency) Transmission has a 5 speed manual or 6 speed auto.
Generally underrated Off Road the 4×4 system which comes with low end gearing, geek is very nice but mild-hybrid add10kgon highwayfuel efficiency
The powertrain is to be smooth in city drives and also on road (off-road driving performance is not detailed), catering urban commuters as well those who have their eyes on a high seat-endurance premium SUV.
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Powertrain Breakdown
- 2.7L Petrol: 166 bhp in the manual 5 speed or automatic 6 gear manual version 10.3 kmpl, city drivers requirement for daily commutes on optimum smooth and reliable performance
- Diesel 2.8: Offers 204 bhp and comes with a 6-speed manual or automatic, getting approximately 14.47 kmpl, ideal for long drives offroad and via jeepneys.
- Mild-Hybrid Diesel (10% more efficient, 6-speed auto unit, reduction in emission for +urban +rural consumers);
- 4×4 System: Embedded with auto dis engage diff and downhill assist for traction on sand, mud or rough surfaces, giving an edge to the off-road spirit.
Mileage and Efficiency
Fortuner 2025 with 10 kmpl [petrol] & 14.2 >14.47 kmpl (diesel) ARAI claimed mileage Of course petrol version do have less mileage than diesel.
Mild-hybrid diesel to be efficient in terms of mileage, 8-9 kmpl in city and 12-13 kmpl on highways.
1157 km on diesel variants with an 80-litre fuel tank making it perfect for long trips. Not as efficient as petrol variants.
Both the hybrid system, and the Eco Mode set up in Fortuner allows these to sip fuels to the extent it makes this premium SUV a reasonable proposition for those looking for on-par performance with utility.
