The TRD moniker is back! Yes, Toyota has launched new Fortuner TRD Sportivo in India at a sticker price of Rs. 31.01 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It is available only in one trim level i.e. 2.8L 4×2 AT and one colour shade i.e. Pearl white. The Sportivo edition is designed by Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Engineering Co. Manufacturing, Thailand.
The beast is powered by a 2.8-litre diesel turbo engine that makes 177hp of power and 450 Nm torque mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift, paddle shift and Shiftlock features. It gets four-wheel disc brakes and fine-tuned suspension.
Changes on the Sportivo include black front panels such as black front grille with TRD logo and red insert and refreshed bumper. The side features new alloy wheels, TRD Sportivo decals on door sills with red inserts while rear sports TRD Sportivo badging and dual tone bumper similar to the front one.
On the inside, the SUV features new floor mats, all black upholstery with Red stitch accents. Apart from that design and feature list remain same. The feature list includes 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, automatic climate control, LED headlamps with daytime running lights, automatic tailgate, push-start button, multi-info display, four-wheel disc brake system, seven airbags, reverse parking camera, hill start assist, traction control to name a few.
With an average monthly sale of 2,000 units, the company has sold over 21,000 units of the new model till date.