During a recent announcement on UMW Toyota’s imminent arrivals for 2016 – new Hilux, Alphard and Vellfire – no mention was made about the Fortuner (or Innova for that matter). However, thanks to Hakimin Zahid, who spotted the SUV in Shah Alam, we could soon see the seven-seater debut here as well.
Like the new Toyota Hilux that was sighted earlier, the Fortuner seen here has nearly every badge, decal and what not, taped over. That means it’s hard to tell if the example seen here carries the new GD-series turbodiesel engines or the new 2.7 litre Dual VVT-i four-cylinder petrol mill (2TR-FE).
The former is available in 2.4 (1GD-FTV) and 2.8 (2GD-FTV) litre capacities, with power outputs rated at 150 hp/400 Nm and 177 hp/450 Nm, respectively. The petrol powerplant meanwhile, churns out 166 hp and 245 Nm.
Given that the current Fortuner offered to Malaysians can be had with a 2.7 litre petrol or 2.5 litre turbodiesel, we expect the mix bag of the new engines to be present at launch as well, although it is uncertain if we will get both GD engines.
In Thailand, the engines are mated to a new six-speed automatic (previously a four-speed) with two- and four-wheel drive available. Expect our local, new Fortuner to follow suit, with 4WD being favoured.
Based on the photos, it’s hard to tell if the new slim headlights are of the LED variety although the partly-visible LED DRLs to hint at such a lighting setup. However, what is clearly evident are the 18-inch alloy wheels, body decals and door visors.
Although no interior shots were provided, we already know that the Fortuner gets a more sophisticated-looking interior that is noticeably different from the Hilux, which it is based on.
Highlights include a Camry-style Optitron instrument cluster with a large colour TFT LCD multi-info display, seven-inch infotainment display, electric-powered seats and automatic air-conditioning. However, it is yet unknown if we will get such goodies. Looking forward to the new Fortuner’s arrival?
GALLERY: 2016 Toyota Fortuner
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown)
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- Toyota Fortuner Crusade interior with fawn leather accented trim (Pre-production model shown.)
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- Toyota Fortuner Crusade interior (Pre-production model shown.)
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- Toyota Fortuner Crusade interior with fawn leather accented trim (Pre-production model shown.)
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- Toyota Fortuner Crusade interior (Pre-production model shown.)
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- Toyota Fortuner Crusade interior with fawn leather accented trim (Pre-production model shown.)
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- Toyota Fortuner Crusade interior with fawn leather accented trim (Pre-production model shown.)***
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- Toyota Fortuner Crusade interior with fawn leather accented trim (Pre-production model shown.)
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- Toyota Fortuner Crusade interior with fawn leather accented trim (Pre-production model shown.)
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- Toyota Fortuner GX interior (Pre-production model shown.)
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- Toyota Fortuner GX interior (Pre-production model shown.)
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- Toyota Fortuner GX interior (Pre-production model shown.)
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- Toyota Fortuner GX interior (Pre-production model shown.)
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- Toyota Fortuner GX interior (Pre-production model shown.)
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just dont buy underpowered petrol.
Sub-standard T engines
Toyota Fortuner is a failure. To the public, it hardly sold few hundred units. Why it is kept alive is because Government departments are strictly told to support GLC UMW and buy the Fortuner.
Nobody buys Fortuner at all. 90% Fortuner you see on the road is Government vehicles. The other 10% you see thinking it is private buyers, it is actually Government servants given the option to buy older Fortuner cars cheaply.
the truth is, you buy this car RM180k, sell 2 years time also, to get RM80 also you are lucky cause there is really no 2nd hand market or public wanting this car
Syukurlah saya boleh beli kereta ini selepas 5 tahun kerajaan pakai. Semua staff kerajaan dapat diskaun 80%.
OMG…this will be SAM LOO favourite new lousy car. lol
I’m so looking forward to the Fortuner with UMW Tuning
as usual , they use normal formula for their car
Bodykits > safety
so expect more bodykits rather than safety .. ;p
syukurlah orang Malaysia semua ada Proton dan tak payah beli kete ni. Proton lagi syiok, boleh tarik awek
Eee sindir ke tu??
Sukurlah dear leader boleh pakai kete ni.
kami bn support barang buatan malaysia, Proton!
Forgip my RBA clonetrooper for he onli got kindergarten education in reverse pyschology by DAP Institute. I have sent a formal complaint to highest tokong so they can slap’em around.
Don’t waste ur money on this junk, just wait for Pajero sport n it’s more advance
JPJ is eyeing on this one for sure… the current ones can be destroyed dy
Those Santa Fe and Sorento owners will be crying to trade in their 25k junk for this nice SUV when it launch
Trade in last year Fortuner how many can get?
The front end looks weird from the side. Middle and back looks fat but the front looks small
Thx god, atlast someone noticed…
That’s one fugly-looking car I will never ever cought dead driving in……
With drum brakes at rear and uncommunicative steering? Unless you are going into the jungle. On road you better have a pair of strong hands and extra alert. It’s very stressful on tarmac. Anyway, for your family and children please choose a ride with at least 6 airbags and if possible with an Euroncap 5*.
God this looks ugly…
This looks better. Bring good value and superb resale value as well. Better than crv or cx5, even BMW x5
Saw that in Rantau Panjang
One year only sale 200 units
That is the sales figure for a month, averagely 200-250 units of Fortuner per month for Y2015. Outsale all it’s competitor in the segment.
really has no nice angle this thing..hideous…when was the last time we saw a really good looking toyota???
Altis…Vios…
Looks the business. Definitely nicer looking than the outgoing model. Only question is the engine and specs that will be offered locally. Have to compare those to the new Pajero and Santa Fe before making decision.
my pren all said this fortuner like sampan/boat from side.
same for new harrier…like tongsan on the road.
I saw many times with new hilux at Padang Besar with thai registartion..The design for hilux is ok because it use to angkut barang and off road but fortuner the design look no more like real suv just like normal crossover available on market.UMW known for ripping good spec just leave it with 2 airbag and no VSC even for top range model.I just hope they properly give us a propper spec just like our neighbourhood.
Yeah I have to agree – NO SEVEN airbags, no ESP/VDC, no Hill Start Assist, no Brake Assist, NO BUY!!!
aku tak akan beli ini kereta.
In malaysia, this fortuner is OUTDATED and OVERPRICED
That I am sure of.
This is toyota all new innova launches in malaysia why ?
Kahkahkah glad I bought the xtrail. Way better looking and creature’s comfort
Stay away from new sushis
Get a new Tucson or Santa Fe instead
look at umw toyota website now..
1) SEDAN – vios, altis, camry, camry hybrid -> who wants to buy these cars now? so many alternatives with better spec
2) MPV – avanza, innova -> all sub standard car for SEA
3) SUV and 4wd – hilux, rush, fortuner -> except hilux for its purposes, all substandard car for SEA
4) VAN – hiace -> this is ok
UMW Toyota going to sink this year for sure..
I’d rather buy the Ford Everest instead of this stripped Toyota
I’d rather buy Ford Everest than this stripped Toyota.
I’d rather buy Everest instead of this stripped Toyota
Fortuner that not has fortune at all