Toyota Fortuner And Legender Crosses 3 Lakh Sales Milestone In India

The Indian division of the Japanese automaker, Toyota yesterday announced that its premium SUV, Fortuner and its Legender iteration has crossed the 3 lakh units cumulative sales mark in the Indian market.

Toyota first introduced the Fortuner in the Indian market back in 2009 to compete with the likes of Ford Endeavour, Mitsubishi Pajero, and others premium SUVs in the segment. Sharing its underpinnings with the iconic Hilux pickup truck the Fortuner was destined for success. Over the years the Fortuner has achieved all the glory and it currently enjoys the status of a highly dependable, reliable premium SUV with a high aspirational value attached to it. The Fortuner is currently in its second generation in the Indian market which debuted first back in 2016 and its Legender iteration was added in 2021.

Currently the Fortuner is offered with diesel and petrol powertrain options in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 35.37 to 51.94 lakh. It gets a 2.8L turbo diesel engine producing up to 201.20 bhp and 500 Nm of torque and a 2.7L NA petrol engine producing 163.72 bhp and 245 Nm of torque. While on the other hand the Legender is only offered with a diesel powertrain in an ex-showroom price range of Rs 44.11 to 48.09 lakh; it gets a 2.8L turbo diesel engine producing up to 201.20 bhp and 500 Nm of torque.

Commenting on the occasion, Varinder Wadhwa, Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the passionate Fortuner and Legender fan base in India for their unwavering trust in our brand as we celebrate the remarkable 3-lakh milestone of our most admired SUV. The Fortuner and Legender remains a top choice among SUV enthusiasts who seek a perfect blend of luxury, performance, and reliability”.