One of the most popular SUVs in India, the Toyota Fortuner, has just gotten a replacement. The 2016 MY Fortuner was unveiled globally last year and has gone on sale in the Indian market now. Here, we compare the new model with the outgoing Fortuner to find out just how different it is from the Toyota’s popular SUV. We will give you a fair idea of what is new in terms of specifications, features, exterior and interior design in this Toyota Fortuner Old vs New comparison post.
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Toyota Fortuner Old vs New Specifications Comparison
| New 2016 Toyota Fortuner | Current Toyota Fortuner | |
| Length x Width x Height | 4795 x 1855 x 1835 mm | 4705 x 1840 x 1850 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 193 mm | 220 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2135 kg | 1880 -1970 kg |
| Wheel Type and Size | 18 inch alloys | 17-inch alloys |
| Boot Space | -NA- | -NA- |
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 2.8 L Diesel/2.7 L Petrol | 2.5 L Diesel/3.0 L Diesel |
| Power | 177 BHP/165 BHP | 142 bhp/169 bhp |
| Torque | 450 Nm/245 Nm | 360 Nm/343 Nm |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 6-speed MT or 6-speed AT/5-speed MT or 6-speed AT | 5-speed MT/5-speed AT |
| Mileage | 9 KMPL/13 KMPL (estimated) | 12.55 KMPL/11.9 KMPL |
The 2016 Toyota Fortuner is powered by an all-new family of ‘GD’ engines developed by Toyota. It is also underpinned by an all-new ladder frame chassis. There are two engines powering the Fortuner – 2.8 L diesel producing 177 bhp and 360 Nm and 2.7 L Petrol producing 165 BHP and 245 Nm. These are the same engines that power the Toyota Innova Crysta. Transmission options for the diesel engine includes a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. While the petrol engine gets a choice of 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission options.
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Toyota Fortuner Old vs New Mileage Comparison
| Manual | Automatic | |
| Current Toyota Fortuner (claimed) | 11.9/12.5 KMPL | 11.9/12.55 KMPL |
| New Toyota Fortuner (Estimated) | 13 KMPL | 12 KMPL |
Toyota Fortuner Old vs New – Exterior Design
In terms of design, the new Toyota Fortuner is a huge step forward over its predecessor with a much more radical exterior design elements. Although the SUV retains the butch stance, it now gets sleek new headlamps with projector units and LED daytime running lamps and oodles of chrome added to the front end. The bonnet appears to be longer and flatter than before.
Also See – 2016 Toyota Innova Crysta
Moving over to the side, the most striking feature is the unusual window line which gets a prominent kink around the C-pillar region. The side of the new Fortuner is pretty plain otherwise. The wheel arches are less flared than before, but they get some black plastic cladding this time around.
At the back, the next gen Fortuner’s tail lamps get a similar treatment to the headlamps-sleek and narrow. The SUV retains the wraparound look for the rear windshield. The tail lamps are expected to get LED detailing. Other notable features include a rear spoiler, less prominent roof rails, chrome garnish for the window area, new alloy wheel design. Overall, the new Fortuner looks very modern but seems have lost some of the butch appeal of the vehicle it will replace. One of the major reasons for the Fortuner’s popularity was its design. It may come under fire from certain prospective buyers, this time around, for being too soft.
Toyota Fortuner Old vs New – Interior Design
The interiors of the outgoing Fortuner, which are basically a rehashed version of the Innova‘s, have always been a letdown. The next generation model addresses this issue. It gets a much more modern design which is in line with Toyota’s outgoing design language. Hints of the Corolla Altis can be seen in the AC vents design. The interiors feel much more premium than before and worthy of a vehicle that costs upwards of 30 lakhs. It is finished in varying shades of dark materials. Bits like the centre console, steering wheel, auto aircon are all new. There could also be an increase in space in the second and third row of seats.
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Toyota Fortuner Old vs New Price Comparison
An increase in prices was inevitable. As expected, prices have gone up by more than a couple of lakhs. Prices of the old model started at around Rs. 25 lakhs, going all the way up to Rs. 30 lakhs. The 2016 Toyota Fortuner’s entry level variants (diesel) cost more than Rs. 27 lakhs. Top end variant will cost almost Rs. 37 lakh (on road).
New 2016 Toyota Fortuner Price in India
| 2016 Toyota Fortuner Models | Price in India (ex showroom Delhi) |
| 2.8 Diesel Manual Transmission, 4×2 | Rs. 27.52 lakh |
| 2.8 Diesel Automatic Transmission, 4×2 | Rs. 29.14 lakh |
| 2.8 Diesel Manual Transmission, 4×4 | Rs. 30.05 lakh |
| 2.8 Diesel Automatic Transmission, 4×4 | Rs. 31.12 lakh |
| 2.7 Petrol Manual Transmission, 4×2 | Rs. 25.92 lakh |
| 2.7 Petrol Automatic Transmission, 4×2 | Rs. 27.61 lakh |
Toyota Fortuner India Price List (Old Model)
| Toyota Fortuner 3.0 4×2 MT | Rs. 25.19 lakhs |
| Toyota Fortuner 2.5 Sportivo 4×2 MT | Rs. 25.36 lakhs |
| Toyota Fortuner 3.0 4×2 AT | Rs. 26.19 lakhs |
| Toyota Fortuner 2.5 Sportivo 4×2 AT | Rs. 26.36 lakhs |
| Toyota Fortuner 3.0 4×4 MT | Rs. 27.04 lakhs |
| Toyota Fortuner 3.0 4×4 AT | Rs. 28.04 lakhs |
Toyota Fortuner Old vs New – Features
The old Fortuner suffered from a lack of features. The top-end trims of the new Fortuner get features like ambient lighting, touchscreen AVN, one-touch tumble for the third row, auto shut tail gate and more. Fortuner’s replacement gets a long list of features including:
- Touchscreen infotainment system with GPS navigation
- One touch tumble for third row of seats
- Auto shut tail gate
- DAC (Downhill Assist Control)
- HAC (Hill Assist Control)
- A-TRC (Active Traction Control)
- Power and Eco driving modes
- A set of 7 airbags (including driver knee airbag).
- ABS with EBD,
- Brake Assist
- VSC
- Bounce Control
- Brake override system
| New Toyota Fortuner | Old Toyota Fortuner | |
| Air Conditioner Type | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Windows | Yes (4) | Yes (4) |
| Central Locking | Keyless Entry and Go | Yes |
| Steering Audio Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Airbags | 7 | 2 |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
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Toyota Fortuner Old vs New Dimensions
| New | Old | |
| Length | 4795 mm | 4705 mm |
| Width | 1855 mm | 1840 mm |
| Heigth | 1835 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2745 mm | 2750 mm |
As evident from the numbers above, the new Fortuner is bigger than the old car. It is likely to have more interior space as well. Expect third-row passengers to get more leg space.
Toyota Fortuner Old vs New – Verdict
Over the years, the Fortuner has turned out to be a very successful model for Toyota. Even after the arrival of newer competition like the Chevrolet Trailblazer and Ford Endeavour, the Fortuner continued to sell strongly thanks to the solid following it has developed since its launch in India. The new Fortuner, which is better than the current model in every single aspect, should help Toyota continue its domination of the SUV segment for next 5-6 years at least.
- Design – The new Fortuner has a certain amount of softness to its design. It does look better than the current model as it manages to infuse modern design elements with the butch feel of an SUV. However, we’re expecting mixed reactions to its design from the public.
- Features – The new comes with a fairly long list of features. The old model had come under fire for a lack of features.
- Specifications – 2016 Fortuner is powered by an all new set of diesel and petrol engines. Its engine lineup includes a 2.7 L petrol and a 2.8 L diesel engine with new 6-speed Manual and Automatic transmissions. There is also all wheel drive on offer.
- Price – The new model is pricier than the old one. There is a price difference of almost 2 lakh Rupees between the old and the new Fortuner.
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2016 Toyota Fortuner Official Image Gallery
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