Toyota has unveiled a second generation
of its famous sport utility vehicle, Fortuner, riding on the global
success of the outgoing model.
The 2016 seven-seater family SUV was
unveiled simultaneously last week in Australia and Thailand. No date has
been fixed yet for its launch in other markets, including Nigeria.
Like its other Toyota siblings, the Fortuner has been rated well among its peers and enjoys a topnotch position in its segment.
Coming in the middle of the RAV4 and the
Land Cruiser Prado (Lexus GX), the Fortuner is the Toyota’s challenger
to the new Ford Everest, which is similarly based on the Ranger pickup,
says a report by Autoblog.
The
report describes the vehicle as all-new from the ground up, featuring
an updated ladder-frame platform, new design, premium interior and a new
range of engines.
The Executive Director, Sales and
Marketing, Toyota Australia, Mr. Tony Cramb, says, “Fortuner shares the
rugged underpinnings of the ‘unbreakable’ HiLux, allowing owners to
travel to — and return from — places many other SUVs simply can’t go.
“Its strength and refinement ensure that
the vehicle is equally at home on the school run as on the toughest
off-road trails. At the same time, Fortuner’s unique design suits the
advanced tastes of modern SUV buyers while being equipped with a
comprehensive list of features appreciated by families and business
owners.
“Fortuner provides a diesel alternative
to the petrol-only Kluger range as the new entry point for customers
looking to purchase a large Toyota diesel SUV.”
The Toyota Fortuner comes in two diesel
engines and one petrol unit spread across four different variants. The
diesel variants consist of the 2.4G 4×2 6MT, 2.4V 4×2 6AT, 2.8V 4×2 6AT,
2.8V 4×4 6AT, while the only petrol offering is the 2.7V 4×2 6AT.
Another report by Indianautoblog also
presents the standard features in the new Fortuner. For instance, it
says the vehicle comes equipped with smart key system with keyless
entry, start/stop button, knee airbags, ABS with EBD, Brake Assist,
Vehicle Stability Control system, Hill Assist Control, emergency light
system.
Its other interesting detail divulged is that the dashboard panel looks different from the Hilux Revo.
The next generation Toyota Fortuner is expected to arrive from March 2016.
From a distance, the Fortuner shares the rugged look of the Toyota Hilux pickup.
The 2.7 litre petrol version of the vehicle is currently being distributed in Nigeria by Toyota Nigeria Limited.
A report obtained from the TNL’s website
states that the Fortuner owns the moment creating a striking new look
with its muscular yet stylish presence, redesigned bumpers, radiator
grille, headlamps and rear combination lamps.
This is said to be further complemented
by 17” alloy wheels, colour-coded exterior mirrors (electrically
adjustable with integrated indicators), a chrome rear door garnish and a
rear spoile with a high-mount stop lamp.
It presents its HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlamps as optimising visibility and keeping its occupants safe on the road.
Its newly adopted body-colored outer mirrors with side turns signal lamps accentuate the high-class look.
The redesigned aluminium side step is
equipped with a black plastic cover, emphasising the intrepid look; just
as its cover surface is grooved to prevent slipping when running the
vehicle on muddy terrain.
In addition to the straight-line-themed
sharp form, the use of a lamp configuration giving a sense of depth, and
the cylindrical-shaped projector lamp located centrally on the vehicle,
convey a high-class, advanced look.
While assimilating the boldly carved- out, inverted trapezoid theme,
The report says the new vehicle’s design has been modified to bring out its prestige and refinement.
It says, “The distinctive rear
combination lamps sport two sets of round graphics. The complete lamp is
changed to a clear lens configuration, giving a more clear-cut
impression and advanced look.
“A high-class look is presented by using a
three-dimensional design of substantial volume that matches the form of
the licence plate. The vehicle’s name logo is placed in the centre of
the garnish, fostering a clear rearview impression.”
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