After plenty of leaks and spyshots, the 2016 Toyota Fortuner has finally been unveiled in Thailand. The second-generation Hilux-based seven-seater SUV has been totally redesigned with a sleek new look, a more premium-looking interior and a range of new engines.
Looks handsome, doesn’t it? While we’ve seen the design as early as March, it remains very forward-looking, with slim headlights flanking a heavily-chromed grille. Under this, a chiselled bumper with chrome inserts brings on a very macho look.
Along the side, the prominent haunches give the new Fortuner a strong stance, enhanced by optional 18-inch wheels shod in 265/60 rubber (standard fitment in Thailand). The beltline also kinks upwards towards the rear, and blacked-out pillars give it a “floating roof” look. Finishing off the look are equally slim tail lights, fitted with LED light guides.
The interior takes a decidedly upwards step in perceived quality – there’s a sophisticated-looking upright dashboard design with synthetic leather and stitching, a three-spoke steering wheel derived from the new Hilux Revo and a Camry-style Optitron instrument cluster with a large colour TFT LCD multi-info display. The 50:50-split third row still flips up onto the bodyside, instead of folding flat into the floor like on most rivals.
As with the Hilux Revo, the lineup includes two new GD turbodiesels – a 2.8 litre 1GD-FTV that develops 177 hp at 3,400 rpm and 450 Nm from 1,600-2,400 rpm, as well as a 2.4 litre 2GD-FTV that pushes out 150 hp at 3,400 rpm and 400 Nm from 1,600-2,000 rpm. Taking over from the current 2.5 and 3.0 litre options, they feature common-rail direct-injection and variable nozzle turbocharging; the 2.8 litre also gets auto start-stop.
Also available is a 2.7 litre petrol mill, now lighter and with Dual VVT-i, improved combustion and and less friction; it churns out 166 hp at 5,200 rpm and 245 Nm at 4,000 rpm.
In Thailand, only the base 2.4G gets a six-speed “intelligent” manual transmission with rev-matching; the 2.4V, 2.7G and 2.8G receive the new six-speed automatic with paddle shifters as standard, with only the 2.8 litre oil burner getting the option of four-wheel drive. We expect both the automatic gearbox and 4WD to be standard on our cars.
Under the skin, the Fortuner features larger cross sections for its ladder frame, and sits on double wishbone front suspension and five-link rear suspension with coil springs. The rear differential lock also has its componentry placed within the differential housing for improved off-road protection.
Surprisingly, the standard kit list in the Land of Smiles is vast – the range kicks off with the 1,199,000 baht (RM133,500) 2.4G with fog lights, keyless entry, push-button start, a tilt- and telescopic-adjustable steering wheel, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a 220 V power socket, three airbags (including one for the driver’s knee), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), traction control, Trailer Sway Control (TSC) and hill-start assist.
Moving up to either the 1,369,000 baht (RM152,400) 2.4V or the 1,449,000 baht (RM161,300) 2.7V nets you dual-beam LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, puddle lights, brown leather upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a powered tailgate, auto air-conditioning for all three rows, a touchscreen navigation system, a reverse camera and side and curtain airbags.
At the top of the range, the 1,529,000 baht (RM170,200) 2.8G also receives cruise control, while the 1,599,000 (RM178,000) 2.8G 4×4 gains tan leather upholstery and hill descent control. So, what do you think of this new Ford Everest rival?
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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; fresh water crossing shown)
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- 2015 Reveal of All New Toyota Fortuner. (Crusade pre-production model shown; fresh water crossing 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.)
GALLERY: Toyota Fortuner live from Thai showroom
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Tip: If you want to buy this vehicle in Malaysia, stick plenty of graphics on the car to deter car thieves.
First 2 years is should be ok la..
when more on the road then become thief magnet.
This car very cheap cheap. Memang benar, kerajaan BN tunai janji rendahkan hRG kereta.
Saya saying kerajaan yang prihatin!
Who is going to buy at this price? I pass Sam Loo’s house, I heard him crying like a baby while holding a dildo. Poor Sam Loo (ori1) and Same Lorrrr, now, lagi sales will be ZERO
The question we must be asking is, where is Najib’s promise?
Where is Najib’s promise? Najib promised 30 million people 2 years ago before the election that he would reduce car prices by 30 percent.
He said the 30 million people need not worry because BN always kept their word and never mungkir janji. He said if people voted for BN, he was 100% sure to reduce car prices by 30 percent.
Najib, in his speech told people that BN knew how much people suffered paying for their cars and he felt very sorry for the people, thus, he was sure to reduce car prices by 30%.
It is a well know fact, that we Malaysians are paying 3x the global prices of cars. And double whammy, not only we pay 3x the global prices of cars, our cars are stripped down so bad, it hardly lacks any safety features. Even our top D segment cars each have about 20 less safety features than the same car costing 3 times less overseas. For example, a 10 airbag Toyota Camry CBU in the US cost US$22,000. In Malaysia, this cost RM180k. And loads of safety spec taken out. For example Tyre Pressure Monitoring System and many others. Camry Hybrid in the US is US26,000. Come to Malaysia, should be tax free. CKD it using Malaysian parts should be even cheaper. But here sell RM175k
Now, what happened Najib? Where is your promise?
Najib also said that by 2020, we would become high income nation. He said our GDP per Capita would be US$48,000. That would mean, per month, the average Malaysian would be earning US$4000 (RM15,000) per month.
Raja Nazrin, Sultan of Perak said this was pure lies. He said it is an utter lie because 78% all EPF contributors are earning RM1200 and below.
Do you see the average Malaysian earning RM15k per month by 2020?
You must be the hailat kimchi driver who trade in your san fe to me at RM 25k. You bet me, if not, I will not accept the trade in. Work hard so you can own Lexus like me one day.
do you know that above price is Thailand price
If Camry top of the range also got no vsc, you think this jamban got VSC???? Pay RM133k for a car that has no VSC????? Ha ha ha ha
RM60k Picanto also got vsc and 6 airbags
Worst we won’t get that kind of price in fact…
Greedy AP system owners and Govt taxes and UMW will makeup the price to RM 180k(lowest spec) !!!
People no more buying Toyota la. It has worse RV than kimchi. 2013 Altis 1.8 now selling for RM65k. 2015 brand new Altis selling for RM139. In less than 2 years, Altis can drop more than HALF
Anyway, only an idiot will buy Toyota. 2010 Altis and 2010 Camry got VSC.
2015 Camry and 2015 Altis got NO VSC
Checked on the website and both camry and altis got VSC wor. Im confused.
Its obvious that this sorhai was shown the Hilux.
Any kimchis more than 24 months old will now fetch less than RM10k, if dealer accepts
My son used SamShowedMeTheHilux identity, what he said is correct, even his Saga RV worth more than Kimchis. I hope my son can get good income like me, I hope he can make RM6k per month just like me so he can afford a Lexus.
6k monthly salary can afford a Lexus, the biggest joke I ever heard ! Lollllllll , your income 6k as low as my driver, he is only driving a local car.
above car using AP that is free…not same AP use by AP king
Bodoh beli kete ini. Woi, ni Hilux lah
Kalau free u maukah? ;-)
I really wish the Malaysian version will come with the tan interior. Black interior is so, so dull.
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Enoughlaa…komen tu always copy paste maa, people already know laa. Up to them what they want to buy, full safety packages wth 5 stars ancap bukan garenti u will safe from crash.
Saya cadangkan semua kereta tukar nama bila masuk msia supaya ada identity Malaysia.
Macam kereta ni, pangill Toyota Jebat atau Toyota Tuah
Dude, are you NOT TIRED posting the same thing over and over again?? We all know how good and bad toyota is: Im driving a camry and im not the happiest customer too. You always come out and give impression that you were raped by toyota or something. We pity you but please say something more constructive .
We pity you more bro, because you are a Camry buyer!
You gotta kerlian these sorhais,
Just imagine an RM140k Sonata or K5 12 months on is only worth RM25k
I would be as bitchy as them
I think there is no staff in charge of spamming.
copy and paste over and over..
the owner of this blog doesnt seem to worry of loosing readers.
Secretly he/she is Sam Loo’s cousin trying to brainwash our minds with Toyotas.
you might wanna see the brochure again. there is no 2.7G and 2.8G.
Is this new fortuner based on the hilux platform ? The old one had rather bad comfort due to the same platform as the hilux making it rather bumpy . Hopefully it isn’t :/
Looks great. Hope it’s price and equipped right in Malaysia. Might consider getting it then.
Toyota Fortuner is nothing more than a Hilux with covered top.
But Toyota charges a premium for it.
And some people buy it and act as though they have made it in life and mistaken it for luxury vehicle.
So true brother. It is just a Hilux. that is why Sam Loo (ori1) only friend now is his dildo. Sales are so bad.
Its charges a ‘premium’ because the hilux has no excise duty as a commercial vehicle. Jeez i get annoyed by toyota too but the ignorance in the comment segment is ridiculous.
Hilux, Ranger, Navara.
if come with same taxation structure as SUV.
it would be around RM135k + –
When Estima want to be 4X4. Tadaaa!
more like RM180K in Malaysia
Have you all sit in a covered top Hilux (Fortuner) before?
The suspension is like there is no suspension.
You can feel all the bump and lump on the road, each of it.
seems like Toyota was doing a great job for better road feedback in another way…
just like a Honda HRV…..
Thud Thud… Thud Thud…
The front looks like wild boar with shiny tusks, seriously.
133k too expensive, should be below 100k
it’s beyond expectation.
looks like a RM300k Toyota.
just below Lexus NX.
wow, finally toyota gets serious about its cars. this is a really sharp looking car! nice! now, about that avanza…..
Not sure with the hate, I surprisingly like it. Just make sure full safety and it should be a good buy.
152k for the 2.4V is a good buy compared to the existing Fortuner variants and specs we have today. Hopefully it will be similar price range when UMW launch it.
12 months old Tucson : starting to accept trade in again ~ RM25k if no phyisical paintwork damaged
I think it looks good.
RM133k would be great for Malaysian market but it will be more like add another RM40K to that.
when come to Malaysia.
RM 133k become RM 331k.
Toyota Fortuner full specs, a whole new luxury level.
just below Lexus RX.
i cant be the only one who thinks the front resembles the last gen VW Touareg…looks good , as usuall with these suv,s that are based on their pickup platforms , the rear and the rear quarter looks odd….
but generally its not bad , we can finally shed a tear for the departing 4 speed auto…
my expectation:
Toyota Fortuner
2.4 G M/T = RM 180k
2.8 V A/T = RM 270k
Lexus NX 200t
RM 299k to RM 385k
iPhone owner upgrade to another iPhone.
Fortuner owner, gonna upgrade to another Fortuner.
UMW Toyota hasn’t lost their mind yet. 2.8V for RM270k?? you might as well ask them to point guns to their heads and pull the triggers.
the 2.4 and 2.8 diesel engines might not make way here with our diesel quality
Am I the only one here who notice how beautiful the design is?
This will sell well.
As for the thieving issue in Malaysia (especially the east), it is a sad reality.
Hi Guys
See video test of 4×4 4 door in Thailand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM3udF7dwgI but everything is in Thai
The more refined X-trail is a better buy
I thought X-trail is a smaller vehicle. Not in the same category.
OMG!!! That is a sorry looking Fortuner…
I dont think ppl gonna buy this dinosour…for that price.
Sam Lorr and family gonna eat grass bcoz his sales are zero….
Quite nice looking. But hope toyota Malaysia will bring in the new diesel engines.
Looks like a Korean design vehicle now, not too bad.
CUT the crap if UMW Toyota DOES NOT OFFER 7 airbags ACROSS the range because the Fortuner, being very properly a family-oriented SUV with seven proper seats….Malaysian versions of this kind of vehicle has gotta be compliant to at least ANCAP (Australia) as well as Euro NCAP, in order to make this vehicle WORTH THE BUY as a daily driver and family transporter….Malaysia had better wake up from being complacent to peg to only the ASEAN NCAP standard…
In Sabah, this new Fortuner became normal sight.