Mumbai, May 26 -- The Toyota Fortuner series has stood strong as an individual brand, thanks to its impressive load-bearing capacity and long-standing reliability. The cumulative sales figure now stands at a little over three lakh units. Here's why both these SUVs have made a mark in the Indian market.

The Fortuner's updated 2.8-litre turbo diesel motor is configured to churn out 201bhp and 500Nm torque, as opposed to the earlier version's 175bhp and 420Nm. These power figures make it a dependable people and cargo mover. Its bulletproof reliability is not only globally acclaimed, but also translates to phenomenal resale values, marked by previous-gen models which haven't depreciated much over time.

The Fortuner Legender is a sportier it...