The Toyota Fortuner 2025 has officially arrived in India with refreshed styling, improved technology, and a more powerful diesel engine. Known for its dominance on Indian roads, the Fortuner continues to appeal to SUV enthusiasts, business owners, and off-road lovers who value strength, reliability, and road presence. With prices starting around Rs. 34.50 lakh (ex-showroom) and going up to Rs. 49 lakh for the top trims, the new Fortuner aims to blend luxury with ruggedness like never before.
Muscular and Modern Design
Toyota has maintained the Fortuner’s imposing stance while adding a few key design tweaks to make it look fresher. The 2025 model gets a redesigned front bumper, sleeker LED headlights, and a bolder trapezoidal grille with chrome accents. The 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and revised LED tail lamps add to its premium road appeal.
The new Platinum and Legender variants feature dual-tone paint schemes, roof rails, and an electric tailgate. Measuring 4795 mm in length and 1855 mm in width, the SUV still offers that tall, confident posture that makes it instantly recognizable on highways and in city traffic.
Luxurious Cabin Experience
Step inside, and the Fortuner 2025 welcomes you with a cabin that feels both tough and sophisticated. The SUV features a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The dashboard layout has been refined with soft-touch materials, while the ventilated leather seats, ambient lighting, and 9-speaker JBL sound system enhance comfort and convenience.
Toyota has improved sound insulation for a quieter cabin experience. The second row offers ample legroom, and the third row remains foldable to expand the 296-liter boot space for long journeys or heavy loads.
Strong Diesel Performance
Under the hood, the Toyota Fortuner 2025 comes with the updated 2.8-liter turbo-diesel engine producing 204 bhp and 500 Nm of torque. Buyers can choose between a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The SUV also comes with 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrain options, depending on the variant.
Fuel efficiency remains between 11 to 13 km/l, depending on driving conditions. The engine has been tuned for smoother acceleration, better low-end torque, and improved towing ability, making it a capable performer on both city roads and mountain trails.
Ride and Handling
The Fortuner 2025 continues to use a ladder-frame chassis, giving it exceptional strength and stability. It gets upgraded shock absorbers and a recalibrated suspension setup to improve ride comfort, especially over rough surfaces. The electronic differential lock and hill descent control help the Fortuner maintain composure off-road, while its 220 mm ground clearance ensures it can handle obstacles with ease.
Safety and Technology
Toyota has packed the Fortuner 2025 with a comprehensive list of safety features. The SUV includes seven airbags, vehicle stability control, ABS with EBD, traction control, and a 360-degree parking camera system on higher trims. Toyota Safety Sense, available on select variants, adds adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert, and pre-collision braking.
Other modern features include keyless entry, wireless charging, automatic climate control, and connected car tech through the Toyota i-Connect app, which allows remote start, vehicle health monitoring, and location tracking.
Pricing and Variants
The Toyota Fortuner 2025 is available in multiple variants, including Standard, Legender, and GR-Sport. Prices begin at Rs. 34.50 lakh for the 4×2 manual diesel and go up to Rs. 49 lakh for the GR-Sport 4×4 automatic (ex-showroom). Toyota offers five color choices including Pearl White, Attitude Black, Sparkling Silver, Phantom Brown, and a new Urban Red shade exclusive to the Legender.
Customer Impressions and Ownership
Early buyers have praised the Fortuner 2025 for its strong road presence, refined interiors, and powerful diesel engine. Owners note the improved comfort and reduced cabin noise compared to the previous generation. However, some find the pricing on the higher side and wish for more features like panoramic sunroof and electric seat memory in all trims.
Final Verdict
The Toyota Fortuner 2025 remains India’s most trusted full-size SUV, combining reliability, capability, and comfort. Its updated diesel engine, modernized cabin, and new features strengthen its position in the premium SUV market. While expensive, it continues to justify its price through durability, service network, and resale value—qualities that have kept it on top of the SUV game for years.
