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FourWheelDrift · 19th July 2008, 16:35

Toyota Fortuner minor facelift for Aug 2008 :

AutoIndustrie: Toyota Fortuner Minor Change (Facelift), August 2008.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Toyota Fortuner Minor Change (Facelift), August 2008.

An Indian automotive blog [COLOR=#336699]AutoINcar[/COLOR] has managed to get hold images of the new Toyota Fortuner Minor Change (Facelift). The images are supposedly leaked from some sales guide training material in Thailand, one of the main production hubs for the Fortuner. Sales are expected to begin by August 2008, thus expect sales in the regional ASEAN markets of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to follow soon.

Images courtesy of [COLOR=#336699]AutoINcar[/COLOR]

The images above are based on Thai-specs model. SatNav have been available as an optional item on many Thai Toyota models for quite some. It is left to be seen if Fortuners (or even Innovas) in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore will be offered the SatNav option.

As the Fortuner, Innova and Hilux are all derivatives of the [COLOR=#336699]IMV platform[/COLOR], do expect facelift versions of the Hilux, Innova to be released almost the same time well.

In typical Toyota fashion, meaning "if it ain't broken don't fix it," expect only minor changes to the exterior styling and interior trim. Much of the inside bits will be carried over from the current model.

I have driven this car before, never really liked it. Steers like its on stilts, bloody heavy and thirsty. A full tank can barely cover 400km! Even if you ignore the fuel prices, the inconvenience of frequent refueling alone is enough to put me off. Not to mention the fact it is just environmentally irresponsible to be seen in a Fortuner in this age of climate change talk. A 4x2 version sold in Singapore and Indonesia would make more sense since its 4WD capability is hardly used by most of its owners anyway.

It makes me wonder what's the point of this car? The sheer size and weight of the vehicle would make its off-road credentials highly questionable. Try asking any avid off-roader for his opinion how soon will this SUV be bogged down in soft ground and tight forest trails.

Posted by AutoIndustrie at [COLOR=#336699]10:36 PM[/COLOR]

19th July 2008, 16:35	#12 (permalink)
FourWheelDrift BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 201	Toyota Fortuner minor facelift for Aug 2008 : AutoIndustrie: Toyota Fortuner Minor Change (Facelift), August 2008. Thursday, July 3, 2008 Toyota Fortuner Minor Change (Facelift), August 2008. An Indian automotive blog [COLOR=#336699]AutoINcar[/COLOR] has managed to get hold images of the new Toyota Fortuner Minor Change (Facelift). The images are supposedly leaked from some sales guide training material in Thailand, one of the main production hubs for the Fortuner. Sales are expected to begin by August 2008, thus expect sales in the regional ASEAN markets of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to follow soon. Images courtesy of [COLOR=#336699]AutoINcar[/COLOR] The images above are based on Thai-specs model. SatNav have been available as an optional item on many Thai Toyota models for quite some. It is left to be seen if Fortuners (or even Innovas) in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore will be offered the SatNav option. As the Fortuner, Innova and Hilux are all derivatives of the [COLOR=#336699]IMV platform[/COLOR], do expect facelift versions of the Hilux, Innova to be released almost the same time well. In typical Toyota fashion, meaning "if it ain't broken don't fix it," expect only minor changes to the exterior styling and interior trim. Much of the inside bits will be carried over from the current model. I have driven this car before, never really liked it. Steers like its on stilts, bloody heavy and thirsty. A full tank can barely cover 400km! Even if you ignore the fuel prices, the inconvenience of frequent refueling alone is enough to put me off. Not to mention the fact it is just environmentally irresponsible to be seen in a Fortuner in this age of climate change talk. A 4x2 version sold in Singapore and Indonesia would make more sense since its 4WD capability is hardly used by most of its owners anyway. It makes me wonder what's the point of this car? The sheer size and weight of the vehicle would make its off-road credentials highly questionable. Try asking any avid off-roader for his opinion how soon will this SUV be bogged down in soft ground and tight forest trails. Posted by AutoIndustrie at [COLOR=#336699]10:36 PM[/COLOR]