It's actually smaller than the previous 1KD-FTV engine, but it produces 9% more power at 177 PS and 31% more torque at 450 Newton-meters. Powering the Fortuner 4x4 is the 2.8L 1GD-FTV. Again, Toyota paid attention to what customers want by reworking the coil springs and dampers for suspension to lean towards the comfort side of the spectrum, and we'll test that fully. The Fortuner, like the Hilux, gets a much beefier frame than the predecessor, further enhancing overall durability and rigidity. It seems Toyota paid good attention to ergonomics for this one with the ease of folding up the third row. All it takes is a little effort to fold them up the rest of the way and hook them onto the D-pillar as opposed to the ceiling grabhandles like before. The big improvement is in the third row, as the 50/50 split seats are actually spring loaded, meaning that if you fold and disengage them from the floor, they pop up halfway by themselves. The cupholders that were previously at the base of the center console have now migrated to the fold down center armrest. The Fortuner is still a seven seater: two in front, three in the middle and two in the back, all wrapped in rather supple leather. What's new for the Fortuner is the stability control, the power tailgate, the color LCD screen for the multi-info display and trip computer, as well as the Power and Eco modes for the automatic gearbox. There's even a power liftgate in the back for convenience. What looked really nice was the black leather used on the primary controls (steering and shift knob) and the premium brown leather upholstery for all seven seats.īeing the top spec variant, this one ticks all the available boxes for features such as DVD playback (from the AVT unit), satellite navigation, climate control, power seats, push-start, and other niceties.
The new Fortuner continues its trend of a predominantly black interior with light gray on the pillars and ceiling, accented by some details like metal trim pieces such as the Fortuner-branded button for the upper glove compartment and the satin finish (faux) wood on the shifter panel. The interior is likewise all-new, and almost completely distinguishes itself from its pick-up brother. The back has likewise been stylized, this time with slimmer wraparound taillights that seamlessly integrate themselves with the rear chrome garnish. The beltline appears higher (giving the impression that it rides above all), the B-, C- and D-pillars are all blacked out to create one continuous greenhouse around the car, and there's an unusual little upward kink below C-pillar.
What really drew the eye, however, is the greenhouse.
They widened the fenders without the use of plastic cladding, made the wheelarches more square-ish, and fitted a handsome set of 18-inch, 12-spoke alloys. When viewed from the side you'll see that Toyota has worked to break up the normally slab-sided nature of SUVs. The grille is smaller than before, but it accentuates the vertical chrome bars and the much slimmer LED headlamps. The look certainly isn't conservative, and it starts with the eye-catching lower bumper it seems to be inspired by the Toyota Mirai with those triangular slots for the foglamps and the overall attention to detail. For style, Toyota really worked to bring a Fortuner that looks good both in photos and in the metal.
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