Global auto major Toyota has launched the new Fortuner TRD
Sportivo in the Indian market for a starting price of Rs. 31,01,500
(ex-showroom Delhi). The Fortuner TRD Sportivo is a sportier version of
Toyota's mammoth Fortuner SUV. Toyota has planned the launch right before the festive season and will be offering the
Fortuner TRD Sportivo in a 4x2 AT (automatic) variant.
The Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo has been designed and
developed by Toyota Racing Development (TRD). The Fortuner will get a sportier
front bumper spoiler, rear bumper spoiler, TRD radiator and lower radiator
grille cover, R18 TRD Alloy Wheel, TRD inspired exterior accents, TRD Sportivo
badge, red stitching on the interiors.
The new 2017 Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo will be powered by
the same 2.8L diesel mill which is found on the Fortuner. The engine has been
mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and will be available with sequential
and paddle shift. The Fortuner TRD Sportivo will get ECO and Power drive modes,
it will also come with Active Traction Control. The SUV will come with features
which have been offered on the 4x2 AT variant of the Fortuner. It gets a 4
wheel disc brake setup, ABS, EBD and Brake Assist (BA). Toyota has also added 7
SRS airbags, VSC (Vehicle Stability Control), Hill Start Assist, auto bi-beam
LED headlamps with DRLs, LED fog lamps, smart entry and push button start/
stop, fully automatic back door with height adjust memory and jam protection, 7
inc infotainment with Navigation, second row one touch tumble seats, park
assist and automatic climate control.
Toyota has commenced bookings for the new Fortuner TRD
Sportivo today and the vehicle will be available on display at all Toyota
dealerships in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar,
Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Lucknow.