UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), the sole authorised importer and distributor of Toyota vehicles in Malaysia, today introduces the 2nd generation Toyota Fortuner, alongside the 8th generation Toyota Hilux.
The Fortuner has been available in our market since the first generation and it is locally assembled at UMWT’s own plant in Shah Alam, Selangor. Following the launch of the previous generation model in 2005, over 20,000 units were assembled locally and sold throughout Malaysia.
At launch, the all-new Toyota Fortuner comes in two variants with a choice of one 2.7-litre petrol engine and one newly-developed 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine.
The 4-cylinder 2.7-litre petrol engine in the 2.7 SRZ variant is carried over from the previous generation model, however, it now has Dual VVT-i, which means that the valves on the exhaust side also have infinitely-variable opening and closing times for optimum efficiency. The engine outputs 166PS at 5,200rpm and 245Nm of torque at 4,000rpm.
The new 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine found in the 2.4 VRZ variant on the other hand, produces a maximum output of 150PS at 3,400rpm, 4% higher than the output of the 2.5-litre engine used in the previous generation model. Torque is also substantially higher, with 400Nm available between 1,600rpm and 2,000rpm, which is 17% more than the previous engine with a bigger displacement.
Both engines are equipped with 6-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission (ECT). If you wish to change your own gears, the Fortuner 2.7 SRZ also comes with manual gear selection using paddle shifts located at the back of the steering wheel.
The all-new Fortuner now comes with a fresh new styling and the change in the design is quite startling as the model now has a more premium appearance. In view of greater use on highways and at higher cruising speeds, aerodynamic performance has also been given attention. This has not only helped to give better stability at high speeds but also reduces wind noise.
The interiors are also even more passenger car-like than before with high-quality materials and additional convenience features. For a more pleasant drive, the levels of Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) have been lowered so significantly that you won’t even noticed that you’re sitting in an SUV. Considerable effort went into suppression of NVH, starting with an improved body structure that helps prevent road and mechanical noise from entering the cabin as well as a generous use of insulating materials.
As in many premium SUVs nowadays, the all-new Fortuner comes with a Smart Entry and Push Start System. Additionally, a new feature which will delight owners is the power rear door on the Fortuner 2.7 SRZ that allows the rear door to open and close automatically at the touch of a button.
Being a leading manufacturer of automobiles, Toyota has always been conscious of the need to ensure that its vehicles are safe for its users. Should there be an accident, the occupants should have the best possible protection against injuries. With this in mind, the latest Fortuner come with many Active and Passive safety features which are similar to what is offered in passenger cars.
For example, ABS is standard for every variant of the Fortuner along with 3 front SRS airbags (the third one is for the driver’s knee) and 3-point auto-retracting seatbelts for every occupant. For the 2.7 SRZ variants, there’s also 4 additional airbags at the outer sides of the front seats and over the windows for a total of 7 airbags.
A new feature available in the all-new Fortuner is the Active Traction Control (A-TRC) which mimics the function of the limited-slip differential (LSD) for maximising traction on challenging terrain or surfaces. This will give the driver more confidence from behind the wheels.
As with all the latest models offered by UMW Toyota Motor since April 1, 2016, the all-new Fortuner come with a 5-year warranty, subject to terms and conditions. The fully-backed warranty is transferable to the next owner if it is still in effect when being sold off.
The all-new Fortuner will available at Toyota showrooms sometime in June this year with on-the-road price of RM186,900 for the 2.4 VRZ AT 4X4 and RM199,900 for the 2.7 SRZ AT 4X4. Prices are inclusive of GST and Insurance.
There are 6 colours for you to choose from; Silver Metallic, Medium Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, Attitude Black, Avant-Garde Bronze Metallic, and Super White II. The last two exterior colours are new to the Fortuner range.
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