Toyota Kirloskar Motor has expanded the Fortuner SUV model lineup with a new range-topping variant. Named Toyota Fortuner GR Sport, the price of this model has been kept at Rs 48.43 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is about Rs 3.8 lakh more expensive than the Fortuner Legender 4X4. The new variant of the SUV comes with some cosmetic enhancements, feature upgrades and some mechanical changes.
The new Toyota Fortuner GR Sport, which is based on the Legend, can be easily differentiated from the regular model. It gets a redesigned bumper with revised air dam, ‘GR’ badging and new fog lamp clusters at the front end.
While the dual-tone alloy wheels with a dark finish look similar to the Legend, it gets a slightly revised rear bumper and a body-coloured trim strip running between the taillamps. The new Toyota Fortuner GR-S variant comes with red brake calipers bearing the GR logo.
The interior looks sportier with black leather seats and suede upholstery with red stitching. You can see the GR logo on the headrest and steering wheel. The center console and instrument panel get different trim finishes.
The standard feature kit of the new Toyota Fortuner GR Sport includes gesture-controlled tailgate, 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with latest smartphone connectivity, a JBL audio system, dual zone climate control, connected car tech, stability control, traction control. 7 airbags and more.
The suspension setup of the top-end variant of the new Toyota Fortuner GR-S has been tuned. However, it gets the same 2.8L diesel engine mated to a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The motor churns out 201bhp of peak power at 3,000 – 3,400rpm and 500Nm of torque between 1,600 – 2,800rpm. The Fortuner GR Sport variant is offered exclusively with the 4WD system.