Toyota Fortuner mild hybrid launched at Rs 44.72 lakh

    Bookings for the Fortuner and Legender 48V mild hybrid variants start today, and deliveries will begin from the third week of June.

    Published On Jun 02, 2025 12:36:00 PM

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    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.

    1. Toyota Fortuner’s 2.8-litre diesel engine gets 48V mild-hybrid tech
    2. 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
    VariantPrice (in Rs, lakh)
    Petrol 4x2 AT35.37
    Diesel 4x2 MT36.33
    Diesel 4x2 AT38.61
    Diesel 4x4 MT40.43
    Diesel 4X4 AT42.72
    Legender 4x2 AT44.11
    Diesel 4x4 AT Neo Drive44.72
    Legender 4x4 MT46.36
    Legender 4x4 AT48.09
    Legender 4x4 AT Neo Drive50.09
    GR-S 4x4 AT51.94

    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

    Toyota Fortuner Legender 48V mild hybrid launched

    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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