The Toyota Fortuner is a pickup-truck-based passenger vehicle (PPV) produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota for some Asian, African and Latin American markets.
Assembled in India, Thailand, South Africa and South America, the Fortuner is built on the well-established platform of the Toyota Hilux pickup truck. It features three rows of seats and is available in rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive among others. The Fortuner is part of Toyota’s IMV project in Thailand, which also includes the Toyota Hilux and the Innova(in Indonesia). The car was designed in Thailand by Thai and Japanese engineers.
A number of engine options are available depending on the country of sale, including a 2.7 liter 2TR-FE and 4.0 liter 1GR-FE V6 petrol with Variable Valve Timing and 2.5 2KD-FTV and 3.0 1KD-FTV common rail variable geometry turbocharger Diesel models.
The Toyota Fortuner is sold in Malaysia in 2 variants – 2.7V and 2.5G.The 2.7V carries a 4-cylinder, in-line 16-valve, DOHC, VVT-i petrol engine, with a maximum output of 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) at 5200 rpm and maximum torque of 241 N·m (178 lb·ft) at 3800 rpm. 2.7V is available only in 4-speed automatic transmission with ECT.
The 2.5G has a DOHC Turbo diesel engine with a maximum output of 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) at 3600 rpm and maximum torque of 260 N·m (190 lb·ft) at 1600-2400 rpm. 2.5G was initially available with a 5-speed manual transmission only, but for the 2009 model year facelift it has been replaced by a 4-speed auto
Trim levels are G and G Luxury for rear-wheel drive diesel and gasoline, and V for four-wheel drive Diesel and gasoline. The common rail turbo intercooled diesel has functional scoop on its hood.
The model is not sold in North America, but the FJ Cruiser, which is, is of similar size and design.
In 2007 Toyota Thailand dropped the four-wheel drive gasoline model and replaced it with a two-wheel drive gasoline version.
This car is the best selling in its category (SUV/PPV) in the Philippines and Thailand.
2009 Model
A minor redesign of the Toyota Fortuner was launched in August 2008. It features new projector headlamps and fascia, new rear lights, DVD Navigation system, blue-tooth connectivity, new light sand interior, electronic adjustable driver seat in 4×4 V trim, rear cool air conditioning from ceiling for second and third row, newly developed Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control and Electronic Brake Force Distribution, with Brake Assist replacing LSPV in some models only. It is also All Wheel Drive (AWD) for the first time. Its newly redesigned front grille and front lamps are in the style of the Toyota Landcruiser. There are basically four models, the fifth being the Vigo V with GPS.
The Fortuner is designed with various safety features inside and out. The Anti-lock Braking System or ABS enables the driver to steer the Fortuner to avoid collision, even during hard braking. Life-saving dual SRS Airbags for the driver and passenger reduce the chances of serious injury especially from major frontal collisions. Toyota’s Global Outstanding Assessment or GOA puts a premium on passenger on protection and this enables the Fortuner to have a reinforced cabin, side impact beams, head impact protection, special crumple zones, collapsible steering column, and an anti-intrusion brake pedal.
When it comes to city motoring, high performance driving goes hand in hand with your safety and well being. Fortuner offers a synergistic array of active and passive safety systems designed to inspire confidence and ensure your comfort and safety
