Toyota Fortuner Legender

Positives:

• It has wireless smartphone charging, kick sensor for the powered bootlid, and dual-zone climate control with roof-mounted air vents for the second and third rows.

• The front ventilated seats, eight-way power-adjustable driver seat, and the ergonomic cabin layout provide comfort for extended journeys.

• The spacious second-row seating, ergonomic controls, and ample headroom ensure comfortable long drives.

• There’s tilt/telescopic steering adjustment, cruise control, and an eight-inch infotainment (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), ensuring ease of use and connectivity for tech-savvy users.

• It has ample storage spaces throughout the cabin, including two gloveboxes and numerous cupholders, allowing passengers to store items easily.

Negatives:

• At this price point, there’s no sunroof and limited modern tech features such as a digital driver’s display or 360-degree camera, which more affordable cars offer nowadays.
• On a sunny day, the roof AC vents for the second and third rows take time to reduce cabin temperature initially as the roof is hot.

Positives:

• The Fortuner Legender comes equipped with seven airbags, vehicle stability control, hill-start assist, ABS, and rear parking sensors with MID integration.
• It also gets downhill assist control, TPMS (optional), overspeed warning, and ISOFIX child seat anchors to improve family safety and handling in varied terrains.
• With advanced braking, 4WD and safety systems, the Legender instils confidence during emergency braking and uneven road conditions, maintaining stability and driver control.
• The Fortuner Legender has received a five-star ANCAP crash safety rating.

Negatives:

• The absence of ADAS features reduces its appeal to safety-focused buyers looking for features like auto-braking or adaptive cruise control.

Positives:

• With its distinctive split quad-LED headlamps, waterfall LED DRLs, sequential turn indicators, and catamaran-style bumpers, the Legender stands out with a refined yet rugged appeal.

• The dual-tone black roof combined with 18-inch multi-layered machine-cut alloy wheels and the signature Legender badging add to its stylish exterior.
• It gets a glossy black trim, dark wooden colour, and silver accents that enhance the luxurious feel.

• There’s contrast stitching, dual-tone upholstery, and ambient lighting, all of which lend a premium touch.

Negatives:

• While practical, the black-and-red interior theme may feel dark, potentially reducing the sense of space for some passengers.
• Shiny interior panels and a low-quality look from plastics could detract from the overall premium feel expected in this segment.