Live images of the 2012 India Spec Toyota Fortuner SUV; Launch at the 2012 Indian Auto Expo!

Another big ticket launch from Toyota Kirloskar Motors is the 2012 Fortuner SUV, which like the new Innova will also get a facelift. Of late, we have been getting many queries from our readers, who are eager to know when the new Fortuner will launch and whether it makes sense for them to wait for the new model. This story will address that along with giving you an overview of what to expect in the 2012 Toyota Fortuner.

Just like the 2012 Innova, the Fortuner sees a makeover on the outside. While the Innova’s facelift is quite mild, the Fortuner gets a much more aggressive makeover with an all new front end that borrows heavily from the likes of its more pricier siblings, the Prado and the Landcruiser SUVs. Toyota will introduce the long standing demand from many prospective customers and finally add a five speed automatic transmission to the Fortuner.

Also, the Fortuner will get a two wheel drive option and this move from Toyota is expected to allow the automaker to position the two wheel drive variant of the Fortuner as an entry level variant. This could make the Fortuner more  Following the launch at the 2012 Indian Auto Expo, expect deliveries of the new Fortuner to begin from the end of January 2012. Meanwhile, here is a round up of what to expect from the 2012 Toyota Fortuner SUV, which has been a best seller right from the word go.

* New front end with new headlamps, grille and bumpers

* New alloy wheels and a freshened up rear end

* Refreshed interiors with new center console

* 2 Wheel drive variants

* Automatic transmission

* Overall price of the facelifted Fortuner will increase although Toyota will launch a cheaper 2wd variant as entry level model.

* Deliveries will be quicker as production is being increased at the plant.

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