Toyota Fortuner 2025 gets aggressive design updates, new hybrid tech and more; Continues to rule as full-size SUV in India. “The Fortuner, known for its dependability, durability, and rugged off-roading capabilities, remains untamed and ready for any journey on or off the road—all the while ensuring that why should one not tire of roughing it out when one can do it in style,” said Atsushi Murata, Toyota Motor Philippines vice president for Marketing, in a statement.
Bold and Refined Design
The new Fortuner 2025 has a chunky appearance and the modified front fascia is new. The SUV looks more aggressive, thanks to a larger mesh grille, sharper looking LED headlamps with DRLs and a sculpted bumper housing the air intakes. The side aspect is still a clean wide stance but with more dynamic elements, with flared arches and new diamond cut alloy wheels. The rear is receiving small changes as well, such as LED taillights and a new bumper design.
Riding at approximately 220 mm off the ground and protected by durable under body armour, the Fortuner is ready to explore new worlds outside, just as it is ready to make stylish statements on city streets.
Enhanced Powertrain with Hybrid Option
One of the most significant upgrades for 2025 is the addition of Toyota 48V mild-hybrid technology to certain models in the diesel line-up. This system contributes up to 10% from the system savings on fuel by producing smoother stop and start transitions and providing better low end torque. Engine options include:
- 2.8L turbo-diesel: Generating 204 PS and 500 Nm of torque, the engine is available with 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions.
- 2.7L petrol: Produces 166 PS and 245 Nm, depending on manual and automatic transmission options.
- 48V Mild-Hybrid Diesel: Higher response, better city mileage and same power output although a heavier engine comes to play.
Interior Comfort and Premium Features
Inside, it’s a luxury cabin of modern design when you enter the Fortuner 2025. Inside, the dashboard is refurbished to house a fresh 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. And the instrument pack has gone digital, with readouts for terrain modes and hybrid sats and navi aid.
- Premium features include:
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Ventilated front seats
- Wireless phone charging
- Powered driver seat
- Ambient lighting
- 9-speaker JBL audio system (on upper trims)
The seats are better for support now, and the third row is still practical for family journeys. You can easily increase boot space by folding down rear seats.
Off-Road Confidence and Driving Dynamics
Toyota has not skimped on what made the Fortuner iconic. It’s still got its ladder-frame chassis, so you know it can take a beating out in the bush. They had much better grip on them in sand, and the Tacomas electronic nannies, including Multi-Terrain Select that can switch to modes like Mud, Sand and Rock, Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control, and Electronic Differential Lock worked to reduce slippage and help me get a grip.
The suspension has been fettled for improved highway ride quality but still with a stiff setup for the rough stuff. Be it pounding the city streets or hiking the mountain trails, the Fortuner feels stable, poised and reassuring.
Safety Features Upgraded
Safety Toyota has added a variety of safety features to the Fortuner 2025:
- Seven airbags as standard
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- ABS with EBD
360-degree camera Mounted to the grille of the truck and having an eye 15 viewable rearward of the truck for a distance of five to ten feet.
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Pre-Collision System
- Blind Spot Monitor
All these additions make the Fortuner not only a performance SUV, but also the safe family vehicle.
Variants and Pricing
The Toyota Fortuner 2025 is offered in standard and sportier (also) Legender spec. Priced at 33.5 lakh for the base petrol variant and topping out at 50 lakh for the fully-loaded hybrid 4×4 automatic model.
Buyers can opt for monotone and dual-tone paintwork, with new colors such as Sparkling Black and Attitude Grey now in the mix.
Conclusion
The next-generation Fortuner for 2025 brings with it tough new design, advanced tech, even better fuel efficiency, hybrid power, and world-class safety as the Toyota Fortuner once again takes the lead in the Indian SUV space. So whether it’s negotiating busy city traffic, cruising the highway or hitting the dusty trails, the Fortuner 2025 gives you a value proposition that’s very hard to ignore.