In the large SUV market, the Fortuner has been and probably will continue to be a top seller. Here in India, this SUV is highly regarded and has a cult following. The business is now ready to solidify its status as a VIP mobile after launching Fortuner Leader Edition across the Asian subcontinent.
Release of the Toyota Fortuner Leader Edition:
From the Fortuner and Innova models’ respective launches until now, Toyota has been riding the success wave in India. Even though their Indian portfolio lacks the same VFM concept as their worldwide counterparts, the Fortuner brand has continued to grow and has become a total monopoly in the large SUV market.
The VIP mobile impact is further enhanced by the recently released Leader Edition. If you are familiar with Toyota’s product line, you may know that it also utilizes the Leader moniker with Fortuner in several ASEAN countries. Fortuner Leader is the Indian version of Fortuner Sigma available in those areas. Put another way, the base trim.
Fortuner Leader receives Legender bumpers and Sigma headlamps (in India) in ASEAN countries. That concludes our discussion. India approaches Fortuner Leader in a different way. The Fortuner Sigma’s bumper and headlights are the same, but the 4X2 Diesel variants of the Sigma get additional body kits and passed details to give it a more menacing appearance.
The Fortuner Leader has no set price; instead, the dealer will provide a quote based on the accessories and fittings selected. Three dual-tone colors are available for the Fortuner Leader: Silver Metallic, Platinum Pearl White, and Super White. A black roof is standard on all models.
Special components included in the Leader Edition:
We spoke about special body packages for the Indian Toyota Fortuner Leader that were built on the Sigma trim. These consist of front and rear bumper spoilers, which enhance overall road presence and give an elegant appearance. Chunky door claddings that are not provided as standard are visible. In addition, Toyota has produced sleek-looking black wheels.
However, the Fortuner Leader’s interior design only features the new dual-tone seat coverings. Given that this is a Fortuner, purchasers who choose the Leader Edition should anticipate an enormous cost increase. However, Toyota is sort of explaining the price increase by including TPMS, wireless charging, and auto-folding ORVMs.
The 2.8L diesel 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine is the only one available for the Toyota Fortuner Leader Edition. This properly calibrated engine can produce a maximum power output of 200 horsepower and a maximum torque of 500 Nm. The Leader Edition is available with a single 4X2 RWD drivetrain and a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. Fortuner competes the MG Gloster and Isuzu MU-X specs-for-specs.
