Al-Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor of Toyota in the UAE, has launched the second generation of the popular Toyota Fortuner seven-seat SUV, featuring fully redesigned exterior and interior styling, coupled with legendary off-road performance synonymous with Toyota SUVs.

 

Renowned for its durability, on-road comfort and off-road prowess, the new Fortuner features a more distinctive, sleek and powerful design with improved driving dynamics and fuel consumption, as well as a wide variety of features for additional convenience, safety and ride comfort.

 

Saud Abbasi, managing director of Toyota at Al-Futtaim Motors, said: “The medium SUV segment constitutes 46 per cent of the volume SUV market in the UAE and the Fortuner has played a major role in maintaining Toyota’s leadership of this segment in the past five years. 

 

"For the last ten years the Fortuner has catered to a very specific demographics in the SUV market. Thanks to its excellent capability on and off-road, good fuel economy and versatility, the car has always been considered as the ideal commuting vehicle for medium to large families, with 2 or more children. 

 

"With the new enhancements, we believe the car will not only continue to appeal to these families but will even see an increased interest among young Emiratis and Westerners looking for a strong SUV that can combine unbeatable off-road capabilities with premium looking interior.”

 

Toyota has created a new 'Solid Fluidity' design language for the Fortuner which expresses toughness and wideness through the high body axis, the bulging wheel arch flares as well as the chunky trapezoidal front bumper. 

 

Sophistication on the other hand is reflected in the detailing – slender headlight clusters that are fused with the front fenders, the three lines that score the sculpted roof line and flanks, as well as the sleek rear combination lamps that blend with the complex surfaces of the rear body.

 

The exterior has been completely overhauled, and the new Fortuner now stands longer, wider and lower. The large, slanted upper grille is framed by thick chrome plating that extends around the sleek, aggressive Bi-beam LED headlamps with integrated Daytime Running Lights (DRL), while the prominent trapezoidal front bumper creates a sense of depth.

 

The Fortuner has a tough yet smart rear design that defies the typical unrefined image of an SUV. The rounded upper body is highlighted by chrome-plated moulding that wraps around from the sides to the back glass and is in contrast to the shape of the rear bumper, which has protruding corners.

 

The elegant interior features coloured accent stitching throughout, metallic ornamentation and detailed ‘Fortuner’ script on the upper glove box release button and rear door trim ornament.

 

The Fortuner’s ample cabin space is complemented by superb convenience features, culminating in a sublime driving experience. The interior exhibits the toughness of an SUV, tempered with the elegance of a premium sedan. 

 

Other innovative touches (model dependent) include a seven-inch tablet-inspired multimedia touchscreen display that allows easy operation of on-screen features, a Smart Entry and Start system, an electronic 4WD switch and second-row seats with one-touch operation for ease of folding. 

 

Passengers in the second row seats also get an eight-inch RSE, which includes plenty of entertainment options for kids. The third row seats are equipped with a fixed hook attachment for simple and convenient stowage. There are no fewer than 15 storage areas in the new Fortuner.

 

With a full-colour display, the Rear View Monitor System ensures peace of mind when reverse parking. The Auxiliary (AUX) and Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports have been equipped near the console tray, where small items can be stored. 

 

Smartphones and portable media devices can be used freely. The Fortuner also has a six-speaker specialised audio equalizer to achieve low-distortion playback at low range and a clear playback at middle to high range.

 

The Fortuner has a 4.2-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) type Multi-information Display which is flanked by strips of blue ambient light on each side. It is located on the dashboard in between the speedometer and the RPM gauge. It shows driving information, Eco Drive Indicator (Eco Judge/Eco Wallet), idling-stop time and also has an audio operation function. An entertainment display function is also provided.

 

Meanwhile, the new Fortuner now enjoys a six-speed automatic transmission which maximises engine potential and multi-stage gears optimised to improve drive force in the low-speed range. 

 

The car is available in a 2.7-litre four-cylinder engine which produces 164hp and 24.9 Kg-m of torque and the 4.0-litre V6 engine, which churns out 235hp and 38.3 Kg-m of torque. - TradeArabia News Service