The
Toyota Fortuner, also known as the
Toyota SW4, is a medium-sized
SUV based on the
Toyota Hilux. Originally assembled only in Thailand, but later also in Indonesia and other countries, 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
Kijang Innova (in Indonesia). The vehicle was designed by
Toyota Technical Centre Australia.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.
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 the four-wheel drive gasoline model and replaced it with a two-wheel drive gasoline version.
This car was the best selling in its category (SUV/PPV) in the
Philippines and currently
Thailand.
The Fortuner is not offered in
Japan,
Europe,
North America,
Australasia, and
China, where the
Hilux Surf is for the Japanese market and
4Runner in North America represent Toyota in the medium...
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