Toyota Fortuner Legender 2025 launched with bold changes, new features and sophisticated design and reaffirmed its status as India’s most premium full-size SUV. The flagship variant of the Fortuner range is a blend of ruggedness and luxury that has very much hit the neck, right in the style and substance quotient.
Premium Price with Smart Upgrades
The new Fortuner Legender 2025 would be priced from below ₹50.09 lakh (ex-showroom), with the new mild-hybrid system being offered! If you are opting for the diesel, price starts at ₹44.1 lakh and extends upwards based on the powertrain (4×2 or 4×4) and gearbox. While it lies in the pricey part of the SUV spectrum, this can be justified with its great offering of features, performance, Toyota’s legendary reliability.

Strong Performance Meets Hybrid Efficiency
The Fortuner Legender 2025 is available with two engine options:
2.8L turbo diesel with 204 hp / 500 Nm (420 Nm in MT variants)
Petrol Version: Specifications: 2.7 litre petrol engine Displacement: 2720 cc Engine:type: 2.7L DOHC 16 VALVE Inline- 4 cylinder Maximum power: 163 bhp@ 5200 rpm Maximum torque: 245 Nm @ 4000 rpm Overall length: 4,445 mm Overall Width: 1,825 mm Overall Height: 1,685 mm Wheelbase: 2,570 mm Fuel tank capacity: 70 liters Persons capacity: 7 Turning radius: 5.6 m dry disc and calipers Ventilated disc and calipers tires: 215/65R16 7.5J X 16 alloy wheels and tires Air conditioner:
Standard (Automatic) Upholstery:premium Cd/MP3 player+bluetooth+USB/Ipod Jack/AUX IN standard Child protector: standard child lock Side Woop rubber (back door) Body cover: standard Car mat: standardatoes not include any insurance or transportation, ex-showroom.
Of the lot, the most exciting feature on this model is the all-new 48V mild-hybrid diesel option. Quartett mild- hybrid system provides added low-end performance, improved fuel economy, along with an easier start-stop operation. It’s engineered to provide up to 25% better fuel mileage than the base diesel engine, with a focus on being smarter at city and highway driving.
Distinctive Exterior Design
Aesthetic-wise, the 2025 Fortuner Legender distinguishes itself from the regular Fortuner with a muscular, sporty appearance:
- Futuristic quad-LED headlamps with sequential turn signals
- Slightly more aggressive front grille in gloss black and sportier bumpers
- Black Contrast Roof (available with select dual-tone colors)
- Smart looking 20-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
These details lend the Legender an air of premium and sporty road presence, for urban elegance and off-road prowess.
Interior Comfort and Features
And slip inside, there’s luxury and space waiting for you, in a Fortuner Legender. Interior highlights include:
- Rich semi-leather covering with contrast stitching
- Ventilated and power-adjustable front seats
- Ambient interior lighting and high-quality soft-touch materials
- Panoramic sunroof and Rear AC Vents ( Comfort to the highest level.
All three rows of seats get improved comfort thanks to better padding and improved cabin insulation.
Tech-Forward Dashboard and Connectivity
The 2025 Fortuner Legender is loaded with plenty of tech to further spice up the drive:
- 3 inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- 10-inch digital instrument cluster
- And front and rear parking sensors rear and 360-degree camera
- Wireless phone charging, connected car tech with remote vehicle control
- Reactive voice control, navigation, and OTA software updates
These changes ensures that the Legender keeps in tune with luxury for now and also with practicality in the modern era.
Peace of Mind, On and Off (the Road)
Fortuner Legender’s Safety Toyota has provided the Fortuner Legender with a very useful safety package.
- Seven airbags, ABS with EBD, hill assist, vehicle stability control
- Adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and pre-collision warning (on higher trims)
- Downhill assist control with a locking rear differential for difficult types of terrain
And thanks to its ladder-on-frame construction and 4×4 low and high range modes, it’s still one of the most off-road capable SUVs in its class.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Bold design, from elite luxury to chic glamour
- Efficient mild hybrid with potent diesel engine
- Packed with new features and tech upgrades
- Known for off-road capability and Toyota reliability
Cons
- On-road cost of top variants is over ₹55 lakh
- No full-electric or plug-in hybrid edition
- Continues with halogen fog lamps on some trims
Final Verdict
The Toyota Fortuner Legender 2025 makes for the ideal SUV for someone who desires a premium, compelling, and rugged vehicle but with the added safety of Toyota’s after-sales support. Be it the daily urban drives, weekend trips, or the off-roading experience, the Legender makes every journey a stylish, confident affair.” “
Building off the new Fortuner’s already impressive offering – introducing the more powerful 150 kW powertrain, mild-hybrid technology and additional comfort features on our 2021 specification level – the 2025 model will cement the Fortuner name as the true embodiment of elevating your journey,” said Glenn Crompton, vice president of marketing at Toyota South Africa Motors.