The Toyota Fortuner mild hybrid has launched in India, with prices starting at Rs 44.72 lakh. Badged as Neo Drive by Toyota India – the same nomenclature is used for the Hyryder and Glanza’s mild-hybrid variants – the mild-hybrid tech has also been introduced in the Legender variant, and is priced at Rs 50.09 lakh. The Japanese brand has confirmed bookings for the mild-hybrid variants open today, and deliveries are scheduled from the third week of this month.
- Toyota Fortuner’s 2.8-litre diesel engine gets 48V mild-hybrid tech
- Fortuner and Legender Neo Drive get more safety kit
Toyota Fortuner mild hybrid price and variants
Other than the Fortuner GR-S, the mild-hybrids are the most expensive variants
Toyota Fortuner prices, ex-showroom | |
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Variant | Price (in Rs, lakh) |
Petrol 4x2 AT | 35.37 |
Diesel 4x2 MT | 36.33 |
Diesel 4x2 AT | 38.61 |
Diesel 4x4 MT | 40.43 |
Diesel 4X4 AT | 42.72 |
Legender 4x2 AT | 44.11 |
Diesel 4x4 AT Neo Drive | 44.72 |
Legender 4x4 MT | 46.36 |
Legender 4x4 AT | 48.09 |
Legender 4x4 AT Neo Drive | 50.09 |
GR-S 4x4 AT | 51.94 |
The new mild hybrid variants sit high on the Fortuner’s range, with just the GR-S variant priced higher. Compared to the Fortuner and Legender 4x4 AT variants, their respective mild-hybrid versions are priced Rs 2 lakh more.
Toyota Fortuner mild hybrid tech explained
Same 2.8-litre diesel engine gets 48V hybrid assist

The same 204hp, 500Nm 2.8-litre diesel engine now gets assistance from a 48V hybrid system that includes a belt-integrated starter generator and a lithium-ion battery. The system enables auto start-stop that enhances fuel-efficiency, and is also said to deliver smoother low-end acceleration, along with a quieter drive.
Toyota Fortuner, Legender Neo Drive gets more features
A 360-degree camera is on offer with the mild-hybrid variants
While there are no changes to the exterior– other than a Neo Drive badge – or the interior – the dual-tone leather upholstery, etc continue – the features list has seen an upgrade. Along with 7 airbags, hill ascent and descent assist, a traction control system), and ISOFIX mounts, the Neo Drive variants get a 360-degree camera.
All prices, ex-showroom
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