Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has announced it has handed the Fortuner an array of specification upgrades. See pricing below…
In terms of convenience items, the 2.8-litre turbodiesel models have received an upgrade to a dual-zone climate control system. The range-topping, VX derivative, meanwhile, gains a panoramic view monitor, complete with selectable view, and an 11-speaker JBL Premium Audio system. Owing to owners preferring the satellite navigation software offered by smartphone apps (via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), onboard sat-nav has been omitted.
All Fortuner models have received an “enhanced” Smart Entry system, replete with “additional” safety measures. In addition to this set-up, VX variants have been fitted with the Japanese car manufacturer’s Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) system, which comprises blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
The exterior colour palette of the 2.4- and 2.8-litre (bar the VX models) remains unchanged, with a total of seven exterior colour options on offer. For the VX, though, Toyota has ditched Pearl White in favour of a new hue, Platinum White Pearl.
Engine options remain unchanged, with the 2.4-litre and 2.8 GD-6 soldiering on in Toyota’s popular bakkie-based SUV. The 2.4-litre unit produces 110 kW and 400 Nm, which can be had equipped with either a six-speed manual gearbox or automatic transmission featuring a similar number of cogs. Exclusively available with a six-speed self-shifter, the 2.8-litre models produce 150 kW and 500 Nm.
As standard, all models ship with Toyota’s nine services or 90 000 km service plan and three-year/100 000 km warranty.
Toyota Fortuner line-up:
2.4 GD-6 RB MT: R599 000
2.4 GD-6 RB AT: R621 400
2.4 GD-6 4×4 AT: R651 700
2.8 GD-6 RB AT: R724 400
2.8 GD-6 4×4 AT: R798 000
2.8 GD-6 RB VX AT: R764 600
2.8 GD-6 4×4 VX AT: R837 100