Toyota Fortuner

The biggest change has been done to the diesel powertrain of the Fortuner. While the unit is still the same 2.8-litre one, it now makes 204PS of power and 500Nm of torque, which is 27PS and 80Nm more than the outgoing model. The manual variants, however, make 80Nm less. Like we mentioned at the start, the Legender is only available in the diesel AT 2WD powertrain. And this is the most sensible powertrain for urban usage. And alongside the BS6 update and the increase in the torque output, the drive experience has become sweeter. If you are one of the few who wants a petrol-powered Fortuner, the 2.7-litre is still present in the lineup, but only in a 2WD configuration, as the standard Fortuner.

The cabin insulation feels better on this Fortuner as there is less engine noise creeping into the cabin. This new tune and the BS6 update has added more refinement as well. The engine revs smoother and the added torque makes city driving more effortless. Despite weighing 2.6 tonnes, the Fortuner now feels like a compact SUV in the way it picks up speed and cruises in the city. The engine barely feels stressed and the torque output feels creamy and plenty. Quick overtakes are easy and the Fortuner attacks gaps with an intent. Even the gearbox logic is well tuned with timely downshifts. However, these could have been a bit quicker for a properly sporty experience. You can always take manual control with the paddle shifters.

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This is true for both Normal and Sport modes. The Eco mode dulls down throttle response and generally makes the Fortuner feel a bit sluggish to drive. However, staying in that mode will give you 10.52kmpl in the city and 15.26kmpl out on the highway, so there is a case to be made. Stay in the sportier modes and the acceleration will not disappoint even on the highways. In fact the Fortuner sits at 100kmph at just 1750rpm and cruises calmy with plenty in the tank for overtakes. Outright performance is impressive as well, with a 10.58s time for the sprint to 100kmph and a 6.71s time for in-gear acceleration from 20-80kmph. These times challenge most sporty hatchbacks we have in the country.

Ride and handling

The Fortuner Legender impresses with its composure over bad roads. The 2WD powertrain feels better settled than the 4WD one over the bad patch as it weighs 125kg less. There is almost no body jitteriness creeping into the cabin and the suspension also keeps the harshness in check. This, coupled with the better cabin insulation, makes the Legender quite a comfortable SUV on the roads.

The same remains true when the roads end and you decide to take the less beaten path. The Legender will keep its occupants comfortable as long as the driver is able to keep some momentum. At crawl speeds, the surface is a lot more communicative. And also, you can manage a light bit of off roading thanks to the clearance and torque, but steer clear of soft sand or deep muck as you will be left spinning the rear wheels. The 4WD variants now get lockable differential to further aid their off-road abilities.

In terms of handling, the Legender gets a big advantage with the steering setup. Now featuring drive-mode-dependent weight adaptation, the steering feels light and easy to turn in Eco and Normal modes, and weighs up well in Sport mode. The best part of this setup is that the jitteriness and surface feedback that was present on the older Fortuner’s steering is now 100 percent gone. As to body roll, it is a 2.6 tonne body on frame SUV and that is felt through the corners. Be gentle while cornering and it won’t throw up any unpleasant surprises.

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