Toyota Fortuner: Even More At Home... On- Or Off-Road
Toyota has expanded the appeal of its Fortuner SUV with more power and torque, better fuel consumption, increased braked towing capacity, higher equipment levels, easier parking and a freshened design.
Fortuner's latest engineering advances benefit from similar updates that have also been applied to the HiLux.
Announcing the details of the 2020 facelift, Toyota Australia Vice President Sean Hanley said the company's commitment to making ever-better cars had made Fortuner even more at home, on- or off-road.
"Fortuner is something of a wolf in sheep's clothing: it has the space, comfort and convenience of a premium SUV while its rugged underpinnings make it an enthusiastic off-road explorer ready for any adventure," Hanley said. "Our continual improvement of vehicles ensures Fortuner will thrive in Australia's harsh environments as a diesel alternative to Kluger and an affordable choice for those who aspire to own a LandCruiser."
An upgraded engine delivers an extra 27hp (20kW) of power and 50Nm of torque from Fortuner's 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine, lifting maximum outputs to 201hp (150kW) and 500Nm.
The performance jump comes from a larger new water-cooled heavy-duty ball-bearing turbocharger with a newly-developed variable nozzle vane mechanism, as well as measures to increase engine rigidity, cooling and efficiency.
Yet the substantially higher outputs, applied to the road through a six-speed automatic transmission, do not come at the expense of economy with fuel use cut by 11.6-percent on the official combined cycle.
Consumption at just 13.16km/L (7.6 litres/100km) provides a theoretical range of more than 1,000km from the 80-liter fuel tank. The improvement is even better on the urban cycle at 10.99km/L (9.1 litres/100km), a reduction of 17.3 percent.
Combining the beefier yet more frugal engine with Fortuner's rugged frame, all-coil suspension and strong upper body has enabled its maximum braked towing capacity to be expanded by 300kg to 3100kg.
Handling has also benefited from a new variable-flow power-steering pump that offers more assistance at parking speeds while delivering a more direct feel at highway speeds. A rear differential lock continues to enhance off-road performance.
Expanded safety features include the addition of front parking sensors that, along with the existing rear sensors, warn the driver of nearby objects.
Advanced Toyota Safety Sense technologies include a pre-collision safety system with pedestrian (day and night) and cyclist (daytime) detection, lane-departure alert with steering assist, and high-speed active cruise control.
All Fortuner equipment grades benefit from exterior styling changes, including a revised front end that centers on a larger black grille. A restyled lower front bumper has been divided to produce a 'skid-plate' underrun for a tougher, more integrated look. Slimmer Bi-LED headlamps also contribute to the 'meaner' look while some variants depending on the market benefit from high-grade headlights and a stylish new taillight design, 17-inch alloy wheel or a newly-designed 18-inch alloy with a flanged-spoke design.
Inside, the interiors have changed to a dark-grey fabric while the leather-accented interior is available in either black or fawn.
Instrument dials have a new font and a satin finish to the outer rings while the 4.2-inch multi-information display now provides front-tire angle and DPF status.
New range-wide features include an 8-inch (+1 inch) multimedia screen operated by buttons rather than by touch. The system now incorporates access to Apple CarPlay5, Android Auto and the myToyota app as well as enhanced voice activation.
Other standard equipment includes an air-conditioned cool box, audio and phone controls mounted on the steering wheel, soft-touch instrument panel, 60/40 tumble-and-slide second-row seat, tilt-and-telescopic steering column, and six-way driver and four-way front-passenger seat adjustments.
Some variants, again depending on the market, can be specified with satellite navigation and DAB digital radio, automatic climate-control air-conditioning. Other standard equipment includes keyless smart entry and start, roof rails, fog lamps (now LED), privacy glass, and downhill assist control.
An option pack includes leather-accented seats and eight-way power adjustable front seats--both of which are standard on the top-spec'd variant. The top-of-the-range model now has an electro-chromatic rear-view mirror and darker woodgrain-look trim on the center console, in addition to its other luxury fittings that include a power tailgate and an 11-speaker premium JBL sound system.
Fortuner's latest engineering advances benefit from similar updates that have also been applied to the HiLux.
Announcing the details of the 2020 facelift, Toyota Australia Vice President Sean Hanley said the company's commitment to making ever-better cars had made Fortuner even more at home, on- or off-road.
"Fortuner is something of a wolf in sheep's clothing: it has the space, comfort and convenience of a premium SUV while its rugged underpinnings make it an enthusiastic off-road explorer ready for any adventure," Hanley said. "Our continual improvement of vehicles ensures Fortuner will thrive in Australia's harsh environments as a diesel alternative to Kluger and an affordable choice for those who aspire to own a LandCruiser."
An upgraded engine delivers an extra 27hp (20kW) of power and 50Nm of torque from Fortuner's 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine, lifting maximum outputs to 201hp (150kW) and 500Nm.
The performance jump comes from a larger new water-cooled heavy-duty ball-bearing turbocharger with a newly-developed variable nozzle vane mechanism, as well as measures to increase engine rigidity, cooling and efficiency.
Yet the substantially higher outputs, applied to the road through a six-speed automatic transmission, do not come at the expense of economy with fuel use cut by 11.6-percent on the official combined cycle.
Consumption at just 13.16km/L (7.6 litres/100km) provides a theoretical range of more than 1,000km from the 80-liter fuel tank. The improvement is even better on the urban cycle at 10.99km/L (9.1 litres/100km), a reduction of 17.3 percent.
Combining the beefier yet more frugal engine with Fortuner's rugged frame, all-coil suspension and strong upper body has enabled its maximum braked towing capacity to be expanded by 300kg to 3100kg.
Handling has also benefited from a new variable-flow power-steering pump that offers more assistance at parking speeds while delivering a more direct feel at highway speeds. A rear differential lock continues to enhance off-road performance.
Expanded safety features include the addition of front parking sensors that, along with the existing rear sensors, warn the driver of nearby objects.
Advanced Toyota Safety Sense technologies include a pre-collision safety system with pedestrian (day and night) and cyclist (daytime) detection, lane-departure alert with steering assist, and high-speed active cruise control.
All Fortuner equipment grades benefit from exterior styling changes, including a revised front end that centers on a larger black grille. A restyled lower front bumper has been divided to produce a 'skid-plate' underrun for a tougher, more integrated look. Slimmer Bi-LED headlamps also contribute to the 'meaner' look while some variants depending on the market benefit from high-grade headlights and a stylish new taillight design, 17-inch alloy wheel or a newly-designed 18-inch alloy with a flanged-spoke design.
Inside, the interiors have changed to a dark-grey fabric while the leather-accented interior is available in either black or fawn.
Instrument dials have a new font and a satin finish to the outer rings while the 4.2-inch multi-information display now provides front-tire angle and DPF status.
New range-wide features include an 8-inch (+1 inch) multimedia screen operated by buttons rather than by touch. The system now incorporates access to Apple CarPlay5, Android Auto and the myToyota app as well as enhanced voice activation.
Other standard equipment includes an air-conditioned cool box, audio and phone controls mounted on the steering wheel, soft-touch instrument panel, 60/40 tumble-and-slide second-row seat, tilt-and-telescopic steering column, and six-way driver and four-way front-passenger seat adjustments.
Some variants, again depending on the market, can be specified with satellite navigation and DAB digital radio, automatic climate-control air-conditioning. Other standard equipment includes keyless smart entry and start, roof rails, fog lamps (now LED), privacy glass, and downhill assist control.
An option pack includes leather-accented seats and eight-way power adjustable front seats--both of which are standard on the top-spec'd variant. The top-of-the-range model now has an electro-chromatic rear-view mirror and darker woodgrain-look trim on the center console, in addition to its other luxury fittings that include a power tailgate and an 11-speaker premium JBL sound system.
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