Expected to go on sale in Thailand first, the new Fortuner Commander gets subtle cosmetic updates and a retuned suspension.
Toyota has revealed a new limited-run special edition of the Fortuner for the Thailand market. Based on the standard Fortuner, the new Fortuner Commander is limited to 1,000 units and gets a number of cosmetic updates along with a retuned suspension.
- Fortuner Commander claimed to offer improved ride
- Cosmetic tweaks include use gloss black trim and black finished roof
- Cabin gets new upholstery added kit
Toyota Fortuner Commander: what’s different?
Compared to the standard Fortuner, the Commander gets a number of small cosmetic tweaks. Starting from the front the silver and chrome insets on the bumpers and skid plate are finished in black. Moving further back the Fortuner Commander sits on the same alloys as the Legender with the roof also finished in a contrasting shade of black.
Round the back the chrome detailing between the tail-lamps is also blacked out.
Inside, the Fortuner Commander gets a dual tone dark red and black leather upholstery – similar colour option to the India-spec Fortuner Legender though the seats get more subtle inserts.
The Fortuner Commander also gets some additional features over the standard SUV including a 360 degree camera, blind spot monitoring and a rear cross traffic alert.
Toyota Fortuner Commander: Changes under the skin
Starting with the engine and gearbox, Toyota has made no changes here. The Fortuner Commander available with a 150hp 2.4-litre diesel engine paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox. The Fortuner in international markets is available with both 2.4 and 2.8-litre diesel engines though we in India only get the more powerful 2.8 diesel in the India-spec model.
Toyota though has tweaked the suspension on the special edition model and claims that it offers an improved ride quality as compared to the regular Fortuner.
Toyota India line-up
Toyota, in the past, has offered special editions based on the Fortuner though there is currently no news if we will get this special edition in India. Toyota is currently expected to launch facelifted versions of the Glanza and Urban Cruiser in India. The two models are expected to arrive following the launch of their Maruti siblings. Also on the cards is Toyota’s new mid-size SUV.
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