Toyota Fortuner SUV Prices Hiked in India by up to Rs 70,000, Now Starts at Rs 33.43 Lakh

Toyota has announced fresh prices for the Fortuner SUV, with the 4x4 versions seeing a maximum price hike. With this update, the Japanese manufacturer's popular seven-seater SUV has become dearer by up to Rs 70,000. The company has increased the prices of its SUV with immediate effect, meaning it is no longer available at an earlier price. Consequently, the Toyota Fortuner range now starts at Rs 33.43 lakh (vs Rs 32.99 lakh earlier) and goes all the way up to Rs 51.44 lakh (up from Rs 50.74 lakh). The 4x2 variants have become expensive by Rs 44,000, while the 4x4 versions have become costlier by Rs 70,000. This means that the Fortuner 4x2 and the 4x4 retail from Rs 33.43 lakh to Rs 38.21 lakh and Rs 40.03 lakh to Rs 42.32 lakh in India, respectively. Moreover, the top-spec Fortuner GR-S has also undergone a price hike of Rs 70,000 and is now available at a revised price of Rs 51.44 lakh. All mentioned prices are ex-showroom. Here's a variant-wise listing of new prices:

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Toyota Fortuner SUV: Powertrain, Performance

Under the hood, the Fortuner gets two engine options – a 2.7-litre petrol and a 2.8-litre diesel. The petrol engine is tuned to churn out 164bhp and 245Nm of peak torque, while the diesel engine is capable of producing 201bhp and 500Nm of maximum torque. Both engines come mated to manual as well as automatic transmissions, with the diesel versions also coming with an optional 4x4 system.  

Toyota September 2023 Sales Performance

This September, Toyota India recorded its highest-ever total sales of 23,590 units, up from 15,378 units sold in the same month last year, which is a 53 per cent year-over-year increase. The carmaker dispatched 22,168 vehicles to the domestic market and 1,422 units overseas. The company sold 1,23,939 models in the first six months of the current fiscal year, a 35 per cent increase over the same period last year when 91,843 units were sold.

Toyota's Third Manufacturing Facility in India?

Meanwhile, Toyota is also reportedly planning to build its third car factory in India to boost production capacity to 5 lakh units a year. According to some market reports, this new facility will have an annual production capacity of 80,000 to 1,20,000 units, which is expected to grow to about 2 lakh units over time. Currently, Toyota runs two factories in India – one in Bidadi and another in a town located in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.

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The upcoming three-row SUV reserved for our market is reported to be produced at this new plant. The SUV, which is a longer version of the Corolla Cross, could go on sale in the latter half of 2026. However, there is no official confirmation.