Let’s be real—SUVs these days either look like angry robots or oversized jellybeans. But the 2025 Toyota Fortuner GR Sport? It somehow manages to walk that fine line between tough and tasteful.
It’s the kind of vehicle that says, “Yes, I’ve got a mortgage and kids, but I can still go off-road if I feel like it.” And it means it. Toyota didn’t reinvent the Fortuner with the GR Sport—they just gave it the glow-up it deserved. A bold grille, sharper lights, and enough road presence to make auto-rickshaws rethink their life choices.
Toyota Fortuner GR Sport Car
If you’ve ever drooled over the Fortuner but thought, “Eh, it could use a little more flair,” the 2025 Toyota Fortuner GR Sport might just hit that sweet spot. It’s got the rugged bones of the Fortuner we know and love, but now with a sportier twist—and honestly, it’s about time.
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A Look That Means Business
This isn’t just a facelift. The GR Sport version genuinely looks like it skipped leg day never. The front grille? Massive. Aggressive. Trapezoid-shaped with just the right amount of chrome to say, “I clean up nice, but I can throw down too.”
The LED headlights are dusk-sensing (because who wants to remember to turn those on?) and those line-guides make night driving feel a bit more sci-fi. Around back, you’ve got those new split LED tail lamps that light up with a clean, sharp glow. It’s all just… cool. Not over-the-top, but just enough to make people look twice at the traffic signal.
That Diesel Punch Under the Hood
Let’s talk performance. The Fortuner GR Sport is running a 2.8-litre diesel engine—yeah, the same 2755cc unit Toyota’s known for, but here it’s tuned just right. We’re talking 201 bhp and 500 Nm of torque. That’s plenty of grunt for overtakes, highway pulls, and even those weekend getaways where roads stop but your plans don’t.
It’s mated to a smooth automatic transmission and a DOHC turbo setup. Translation: it won’t throw you back in your seat like a sports car, but it’s got enough muscle to make you feel in control—confident, not cocky.
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Real Talk: Mileage
This is where things get real. Big SUVs and great mileage don’t usually go in the same sentence, but the Fortuner GR Sport is surprisingly efficient. Toyota claims 14.2 kmpl on highways and about 12 kmpl in city traffic. That’s with ARAI numbers, but real-world drivers are reporting pretty close to that—especially thanks to the idle start-stop system (which, by the way, actually works well and isn’t annoying).
Features That Actually Matter
Now here’s the stuff you’ll appreciate every single day. Safety-wise, it’s fully loaded: 7 airbags (including one just for the driver’s knees), ABS, EBD, traction control, ESC… the works. There’s also a rear camera with guidelines (thankfully accurate) and ISOFIX mounts for child seats. So yeah, family-ready.
Creature comforts? Check. Ventilated front seats (a godsend in Indian summers), automatic climate control, cruise control, and even a height-adjustable driver seat that won’t make you feel like you’re driving a truck from the ‘90s. It’s comfortable without feeling cushy.
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And Now, the Price Tag
Here’s where it gets interesting. The ex-showroom price in New Delhi for the GR Sport 4X4 Diesel AT sits at Rs. 52.34 lakh. On-road, you’re looking at around Rs. 62.34 lakh—give or take, depending on your city (it’s closer to Rs. 63.22 lakh in Mumbai, for example).
Now I know, that’s not pocket change. But when you consider what you’re getting—a proper SUV with street presence, off-road cred, decent mileage, and Toyota’s bulletproof reliability—it starts to make sense. Compared to pricier, tech-heavy rivals that may or may not hold up in Indian driving conditions? This one feels like a safe (and smart) bet.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Fortuner GR Sport isn’t pretending to be something it’s not. It’s still the tough, no-nonsense Fortuner under the hood, but with a sportier suit and just enough polish to keep it interesting. If you want something that turns heads but still works hard when the going gets rough, it’s worth a test drive.
Is it perfect? No. It’s a bit pricey, and some features you’d expect at this price (like a full digital driver display or ADAS) are still missing. But overall? It’s a Fortuner with attitude—and I kinda love that.