2021 Toyota Fortuner now more LEGENDery and DREAMy

[suxeL]

couldnt help myself on the wordplay and will attach pictures later (or if someone wants to volunteer thanks)

Toyota Fortuner SUV refreshed for international markets - Autoblog

A mid-cycle update on the Toyota Fortuner gives the seven-seat SUV new looks and upgraded power.

www.autoblog.com

-Triple Beam LEDS with some sort of Dream marketing buzzword
-Apple&Auto
-More POWAH

Alongside the unveiling of the globally marketed Toyota Hilux, a new Toyota Fortuner SUV also debuted this week with refreshed looks, increased power, and better efficiency. Aiming to balance daily refinement with rugged capability, the updated 7-seater will hit showrooms later this summer In markets such as Australia, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, among others.

The Fortuner rides on the same platform as the Hilux, and in Australia, it sits next to the Kluger (Highlander, in America), Prado (Lexus GX, in America), and Land Cruiser 200. The lineup stands as proof that adventure-ready SUVs are currently incredibly popular around the globe and not just in the U.S.

The biggest changes to the 2020 Fortuner come under the hood. The Fortuner, which is set up with GX, GXL and Crusade trim levels, is only available with a 2.8-liter turbocharged four-cylnder diesel engine. On the updated 2020 model, it will make 201 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, improvements of 27 horsepower and 37 lb-ft.

In addition to its improved power, the turbo-diesel is more efficient, as well. Thanks to various changes including improved cooling, Toyota says the Fortuner's city fuel efficiency saw a 17-percent improvement. The Fortuner's maximum braked towing capacity is also bumped up by roughly 660 pounds to 6,834 pounds.

While the outgoing model had a softer exterior design, the updated Fortuner features a more aggressive front fascia and overall tougher look. It incorporates a larger grille, a reworked bumper with integrated skid-plate design, bigger fog-lamp bezels, and skinnier LED headlights. A special model called the Legender is available to extra equipment and a more aerodynamic design.

From my understanding the Fortuner is a status symbol in certain markets, while in other markets its sits as a more value oriented model for folks who dont want the prado's higher price tag. Either way, the update brings a nice slick styling which with the Hilux refresh is solid and great in my eyes.

Due note that as of now their higher $$$ SUVs lack any sort of infotainment upgrades the lower cost models like the fortuner have been given. This may indicate that until a complete redesign, those vehicles are left out, or that as we get closer to MY21 changes, those vehicles will be given the same infotainment upgrades.

 

[ssun30]

The Fortuner is nothing fancy. It is inferior to LCP derivatives (including 4Runner and GX) in both quality and offroad capability. The 4.0L gas version was imported briefly into China and was poorly received (on the other hand the 4R TRD Pro is highly sought after). The only thing it has over LCP derivatives is value and stock ground clearance. So I don't understand why Americans get so excited about this thing when they have the most capable LCP in their market.

 

[suxeL]

The Fortuner is nothing fancy. It is inferior to LCP derivatives (including 4Runner and GX) in both quality and offroad capability. The 4.0L gas version was imported briefly into China and was poorly received (on the other hand the 4R TRD Pro is highly sought after). The only thing it has over LCP derivatives is value and stock ground clearance. So I don't understand why Americans get so excited about this thing when they have the most capable LCP in their market.

In those markets folks are buying new GXes for the tough terrain in their local nordstorm or walmart parking lot. So while excellent clearance and multi terrain systems are great, android carplay are probably features that are more relevant, and that are already in their low rent models should be a no brainer.

Inferior Fortuner should mean superior LCP should already have AA/CP.

 

[Gecko]

From what I have always read, the Fortuner is more akin to a modern day Nissan X-Terra... smaller and narrower than a 4Runner, but off road oriented and BOF.

 

[suxeL]

From what I have always read, the Fortuner is more akin to a modern day Nissan X-Terra... smaller and narrower than a 4Runner, but off road oriented and BOF.

Yup. I loved this particular reviewer who addresses the Fortuner market vs Prado

 

[spwolf]

From what I have always read, the Fortuner is more akin to a modern day Nissan X-Terra... smaller and narrower than a 4Runner, but off road oriented and BOF.

it started as 3rd world project SUV... these days it does look better and better and it makes little bit more sense since Prado is very expensive vehicle.

 

[Trexus]

Looks good! Love the triple beams LED's. Bring the Fortuner and Fortuner Legender to North America...

 

[Levi]

Prado is underpowered for the price (same engines as Prado), and not full status symbol of Landcruiser, again under powered, no V6 diesel.