Toyota launches Fortuner 3.0 4x4 automatic, updated Innova

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has introduced a new variant of the Fortuner SUV. It sits at the top of the Fortuner line-up. It is powered by a 3.0-litre, 4-cylinder D-4D diesel engine, which produces 169 bhp @ 3600 rpm and 360 Nm of torque @ 1400-3200 rpm. The SUV has a four-wheel drive system and a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Changes to the exteriors of the car include 12-spoke, 17-inch dark grey alloy wheels, front fog lamps with silver bezels, smoked headlamps and tail lamps and two new paint shades - bronze mica metallic and silver metallic. On the inside, the new variant gets all-black interiors and a touchscreen DVD display and navigation with voice recognition.

The Toyota Fortuner range is priced between Rs. 24,17,200 and Rs. 26,49,429 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Along with the Fortuner, Toyota has also launched an updated version of the Innova MPV to celebrate its 10th anniversary in India.

Like the Fortuner, the Innova is also available in two new colours - bronze mica metallic and silver metallic. The exteriors of the car feature a new front grille, dark grey dual-tone alloy wheels, side mouldings, chrome on the tail gate and ORVMs with integrated turn-indicators. Coming to the inside, the Innova gets oak-coloured interiors, steering wheel with wood finish, newly designed leather seats with folding second and third rows, arm rest panel with wood finish, roof-mounted AC vents for the third row and a touchscreen infotainment system with DVD, CD, USB, Aux-in and Bluetooth functionality and a remote control. There are no changes to the engine or transmission of the car.

The Innova range is priced between Rs. 10,51,451 and Rs. 15,80,930 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Toyota has also announced that airbags will be standard across all the models in its line-up.