Toyota Legender

Latest Update - the Toyota Legender premium SUV gets a 48V mild hybrid diesel engine at a price tag of Rs 50.09 lakh (ex-showroom, Pan India). Similar to the Fortuner mild-hybrid, the Legender Neo Drive or MHEV gets the 2.8L turbo diesel engine with a 48V mild hybrid system. 

For people not in the know, the Legender is based on the Fortuner and comes as a more premium and sporty full-sized SUV. Both SUVs are built on the same IMV platform but with more distinctive styling elements both inside and out. The Legender offers better features with a higher driving experience in all-black elements.

Toyota Legender Price

The Toyota Legender is available in 3 variants for the same reason and purpose of driving. For more urban uses, 2WD (two-wheel drive) is priced at Rs. ₹43.35 Lakhs* (ex-showroom), and for the person who wants to head off-road, 4WD (four-wheel drive) is priced at Rs. ₹48.77 Lakhs* (ex-showroom). Both variants comprise all kinds of premium features along with that much-awaited Toyota reliability, which makes the Legender a luxury SUV market player to the eye.

Most Value For Money Variant

The most value-for-money variant, the 4WD Toyota Legender, could have more off-road capabilities added to that package together with the premium features offered by the Legender. It fits in well for those who are seeking a balance between luxury and ruggedness.

Key Features of Toyota Legender

The Toyota Legender is full of features that bring comfort and convenience. An infotainment system with an 8-inch size, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay comes as a standard accompaniment. Connected car features, wireless charging, and dual-zone climate control flesh out the tech-filled experience. Ventilated seats in the front and ambient lighting complement comfort, while a kick-to-open powered tailgate smoothes convenience. Paddle shifters are available to allow for sportiness in power delivery. With four-wheel drive, this SUV makes for a very relaxed highland drive and comes fitted with sleek 18-inch alloy wheels as a part of its premium look.

How fuel efficient is Toyota Legender?

The new Legender SUV delivers claimed mileage at 10 kmpl, which is pretty standard for a large diesel-powered SUV with off-road capability.

How Safe is Toyota Legender?

The Toyota Legender is coupled with a safety experience due to its advanced systems for a secure drive. It has 7 airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control System (TCS), and Hill Assist Control (HAC) for better control on varied terrains. It also includes ABS with EBD and Brake Assist for improved braking performance. Rear parking sensors and cameras have been provided to make it easier and more secure to park in tight spaces.

Colors Options

The Toyota Legender is available in one premium color: White Pearl Crystal Shine with Black Roof. It is a dual-tone color combination that serves to make the SUV unique and exquisite in the crowd.

Engine and Transmission

The car's engine comes with a 2.8-litre diesel that produces 201.20 bhp and 500 Nm of torque. The car boasts a 6-speed automatic for smooth shifting and also adopts paddle shifters in case of overtaking on highways or even when cruising. For its versions, the Toyota Legender is available in both 2WD and 4WD; the 4WD version is said to enhance the off-road capability.

The Toyota Legender NEO Drive features a 2.8-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged GD series engine coupled to a belt-integrated starter generator and a lithium-ion battery. The powertrain is capable of producing 204hp and 500Nm of torque. The auto start-stop system in the Legender improves its fuel efficiency, and offers smoother acceleration and NVH levels.

Boot Space and Dimensions

The Toyota Legender measures 4,795 mm in length, 1,855 mm in width, and 1,835 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,745 mm. A 296-litre boot space has enough space to accommodate bulky luggage and therefore proves effective for long drives on roads. It also houses an 80-litre fuel tank, thus requiring less refueling over longer periods of driving.

Competition Check

Positioning the Toyota Legender in a very competitive arena of SUVs against Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq, and MG Gloster, the big thing is that Jeep Meridian does offer a very urban-focused drive with less off-road ruggedness. Skoda Kodiaq shines both in luxury and refinement but still ends up nowhere near the Legender's rugged off-road capability. The big thing about the MG Gloster, although tech-heavy and spacious, perhaps is not as reliable as Toyota could be. The Toyota Legender differs from the rest because of its power play on the off-road, premium features, and trusted reliability that give it a prized position in its class.