Toyota Fortuner Legender 2025 Review: A Premium Full-Size SUV Breakdown

Toyota Fortuner Legender

Toyota Fortuner Legender– A flagship successor of the Fortuner line up that radiates an aura of heavyweight wrestler from a Royal Family. A four-door moving muscle with plush poise- an assertive statement for undaunted ones.

This full-sized luxury SUV is engineered with a reliant 2.8L turbocharged diesel engine and fused with a 6-speed automatic transmission that emerges as a bold testament to enduring appeal of SUVs.

Its unmistakable silhouette, commanding front fascia, and exclusive dual-tone paint editions provides it edge and positions it to stand tall against premium adversaries such as Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq, and Ford Endeavour.

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Legender’s heavenly and state-of-the-art amenities such as bi-projector LED lamps, a bold tailgate with kick sensor and a rich interior crafted with contrast- trimmed leather upholstery makes it one of the best SUVs of the 2025. 

Discover more about this assertive-filled innovation and its grandeur specifications that leave perspectives and car enthusiasts in awe of it.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type:2.8L 4-cylinder, Turbocharged Diesel Engine
Displacement2755 cc
Power Output:204 PS @ 3000–3400 rpm
Torque500 Nm @ 1600–2800 rpm (Automatic)
(420 Nm for Manual variant, if applicable)
Number of Cylinders:4
Fuel Type:Diesel
Emission StandardBS6 Phase 2 (RDE Compliant)

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic with Sequential Shift
Number of Gears:6
Drive Type: (FWD / RWD / AWD / 4WD)Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
(Note: 4WD is available in select variants, but the Legender is primarily offered in RWD in India)

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length:4,795 mm
Overall Width:1,855 mm
Overall Height:1,835 mm
Wheelbase:2,745 mm
Ground Clearance25 mm (unladen)
Kerb Weight:Approx. 2,180 – 2,210 kg 
(varies slightly by variant)
Boot Space296 litres (with all three rows up)
Expandable when third row is folded

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Tank Capacity:80 litres
Mileage (City):Approx. 10–11 km/l
Mileage (Highway):Approx. 13–14 km/l
Mileage (ARAI/Company Certified):14.22 km/l (for 2.8L Diesel AT variant)

Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension:Double Wishbone with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension:4-Link with Coil Spring & Lateral Rod
Front Brakes:Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes:Ventilated Disc
Steering Type:Power-Assisted (Hydraulic) Rack & Pinion

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type: (Steel/Alloy)Dual-Tone Machined Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size:265/60 R18 (All-Terrain Tyres)
Spare Tyre:Full-Size Steel Spare Wheel with 265/60 R18 Tyre

Capacity

Seating Capacity:7 Seater (3 Rows)
Number of Doors:5

Features & Technology

Infotainment System:8.0-inch Smart Touchscreen Audio System
JBL Premium 11-Speaker Sound System (including subwoofer)
Connectivity: (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, etc.)✔ Apple CarPlay (Wired)
✔ Android Auto (Wired)
✔ Bluetooth, USB, and AUX compatibility
✔ Smart Device Link (SDL)
Instrument Cluster: (Analog/Digital)Analog with 4.2-inch TFT Multi-Information Display (MID)
AC Type: (Manual/Automatic/Climate Control)Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Climate Control with Rear AC Vents
Other Features:Wireless Charging Pad

Ambient Illumination

Ventilated Front Seats

Powered Tailgate with Kick Sensor

Keyless Entry with Push-Button Start

Power Adjustable Driver & Co-Driver Seats

Leather Upholstery with Contrast Stitching

Multi-Function Steering Wheel with Paddle Shifters

Cruise Control

Connected Car Features (via Toyota i-Connect)

Safety

Airbags7 Airbags(Driver, Passenger, Side, Curtain, and Driver Knee Airbag)
ABS with EBD:✔ Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
✔ Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Traction Control:✔ Traction Control System (TCS)
ESC/VSC:✔ Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
✔ Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Brake Assist
ISOFIX✔ ISOFIX Mounts on Second Row Seats
Parking Sensors/Camera:✔ Front & Rear Parking Sensors
✔ 360-Degree Panoramic View Camera
✔ Rear View Monitor with Dynamic Guidelines

Price (If applicable)

Ex-Showroom Price:₹43.66 lakh (for 2.8L Diesel 4×2 AT variant – Delhi)
(Price may vary slightly across cities and states)
On-Road Price:₹51–52 lakh
(Includes RTO, insurance, handling charges, etc.)

Note: The Toyota Fortuner is not sold in the U.S. market.

2025 Fortuner Legender crafted by Toyota is not an iteration of a reliable brand but a full-size luxury SUV where elegance meets all-terrain authority. 

A Japanese sumo with a street swagger that churns up 204 PS and 500 nm of torque and reaches up to a top speed of 190 km/h demanding command.

Equipped with a 8.0-inch Smart Touchscreen paired with JBL Premium 11-Speaker Sound System (including subwoofer) enriches your driving experience and makes it enduring whether your detouring or navigating highway stretches.

In a nutshell it is an ideal ride for striking presence seekers, performance purists, and unprecedented interior luxury fanatics.

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