New Delhi : Toyota Motor has launched its popular and powerful SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) Fortuner GR Sport in Thailand. According to media reports, Toyota Thailand has introduced the 2023 Fortuner SUV range in the market by updating it lightly. The 2023 Toyota Fortuner is sold in three variants Leader, Legender and GR Sport. The GR Sport is the latter variant, which gets a significant update in the form of a power bump. The 2023 Toyota Fortuner GR Sport now packs more power and torque from its 2.8-litre diesel engine, making it stand out from the lineup.
Toyota Fortuner GR Sport Engine
The 2.8-litre diesel motor on the 2023 Toyota Fortuner GR Sport now makes 221 Bhp and 550 Nm of peak torque. This is around 19.7 Bhp and 50 Nm more than the current Fortuner GR Sport sold in Thailand. The oil burner is mated only to a 6-speed manual transmission, which sends power to all four wheelers via Four Wheel Drive (4WD).
Toyota Fortuner GR Sport Features
In addition, the 2023 Toyota Fortuner range gets features including a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. It also gets a TPMS while the entry-level leader trim gets wireless charging this time. The sportier GR Sport variant has been upgraded with new monotube dampers, GR-special brakes and bigger 20-inch alloy wheels. The cabin has been swam with aluminum pedals. It gets GR-branded sports seats, a key fob and start-stop button. The Fortuner GR-Sport also gets Toyota Safety Sense.
made in thailand
The Toyota Fortuner is manufactured in Thailand. Hence its prices start from 1.939 million baht (approximately Rs. 46 lakh). This model comes from the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) route in India. Hence, it is likely that Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) will launch a more powerful Fortuner in the near future. It will definitely appeal to people who are more into SUVs. However, it is also expected that Toyota Motor can make the global debut of the new generation SUV by the end of 2024.
Fortuner Sport was launched in India on May 2022.
Toyota launched the sports variant of its most popular Fortuner in the Indian car market in May 2022. Toyota launched this car in only one variant. This variant is known as the Toyota Fortuner GR Sport variant. And it was launched as the top model of the Fortuner lineup. The GR Sport variant has been launched in 4X4 trim and the car is fully loaded with features. The global debut of this car was done in August 2021 and this year it was launched in the Indian market with new features and updated exterior design.
Fortuner Sport Exterior
Talking about the exterior of this car, you will get to see a lot different in it as compared to the ongoing model. In this car you get sporty body kit and dark chrome grille. The car gets chunky bumpers at the front and rear. GR markings have been given on the grille, bumpers, front, side panels and tailgate of this car. Talking about the exterior features of this car, you will get 18 inch dual tone alloy wheels, ORVMs, door handles, air dam, chrome finish on windows and doors, in this car you will not see much change at the rear but rear bumper Help in giving it a powerful look.
Fortuner Sport Features
You will get to see a lot of new features in the Toyota Fortuner Sport GR variant. You have been given 7 airbags in this car, which makes this car very good in terms of safety. In this car, you will get quad-LED headlamps, LED fog lights, dual zone climate control, ABS with EBD, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs, powered tailgate, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, cruise control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Talking about driving modes, in this you get to see 3 driving modes Eco, Normal and Sport mode.
fortuner sport engine
Toyota Fortuner Sport GR Variant Variant has been given a 2.8 liter 4 cylinder diesel engine. This engine produces 201bhp power and 500Nm torque. The company has also given a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox in this car.