- Toyota Fortuner
Infobox Automobile
name = Toyota Fortuner
aka = Toyota Hilux SW4
predecessor = Toyota Hilux Sport Rider
manufacturer =Toyota
production = 2005—present
class =sport utility vehicle
platform = IMV
body_style = 5-door SUV
engine = 2.7 & 4.0VVTi gasoline , 2.5 & 3.0 D4-DDiesel
layout = Front engine,rear-wheel drive /four-wheel drive
length = Auto mm|4695|1
width = Auto mm|1840|1
height = Auto mm|1790|1 (without roof rail)
weight = approx. Auto kg|1800|0
wheelbase = Auto mm|2750|1
similar =Isuzu MU-7
related = Toyota Hilux VigoToyota Innova The Toyota Fortuner is a pickup truck-based passenger vehicle (PPV) produced by the Japanese
automaker Toyota for someAsia n,Africa n and Latin American markets.Assembled in Asia 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 orfour-wheel drive among others. The Fortuner is part of Toyota's IMV project which include the Hilux, Innova and the Fortuner.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-FTVcommon rail variable geometry turbocharger Diesel models.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.In 2007, Toyota Thailand dropped four-wheel drive gasoline model, replaced by two-wheel drive gasoline until now.
This car is the best selling in its category (SUV/PPV) in the
Philippines andThailand .Malaysia
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 at 5200 rpm and maximum torque of 241 Nm 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 at 3600 rpm and maximum torque of 260 Nm 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rpm. 2.5G was initially available with a 5-speed manual transmission only, but for the 2009 model year facelift it has been replaced by a 4-speed auto. [ [http://paultan.org/archives/2008/08/14/toyota-fortuner-facelift-initial-details-revealed/ Toyota Fortuner facelift initial details revealed] ]2009 Model
Minor-redesigned Toyota Fortuner was launched in August 5th. It features new projector headlamps and fascia, new rear lights, DVD Navigation system, blue-tooth connectivity, new light sand interior, electronic-adjustable driver seat, rear cool air conditioning from ceiling for second and third row, newly developed Vehicle Stability Control and also fitted Traction Control, Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Brake Assist replaced LSPV in some models only. It is also All Wheel Drive (AWD) for the first time. Its newly redesigned front grille and front lamps reminds one of Toyota Landcruiser. There are basically four models, the fifth model is the Vigo V with GPS. [ [http://www.sonirodban.com/toyota-fortuner-2009.html - Initial information and pics of 2009 LHD and RHD Toyota Fortuner 2009] ]
See also
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Toyota Hilux
*Toyota Innova References
External links
* [http://www.sonimotorsthailand.com/fortuner.html Detailed specs and pics of Toyota Fortuner]
* [http://paultan.org/archives/2005/06/12/toyota-fortuner-suv/ Paul Tan's page on Fortuner]
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