Having just tested the Nissan Patrol with a petrol V8 which is smooth and quiet, it was a bit of a surprise to walk up to an idling Toyota Fortuner.
The rattling sound of a diesel engine was obvious on the outside, but while it is a large SUV with good off-road capabilities, on the inside, a relatively quiet, solid ambience.
In this latest model, the 2.8 litre turbo diesel delivers 150kW (up 15%) and 500Nm (Up 11%).
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Fuel consumption has been reduced by 11.6 per cent on the combined cycle, and an even bigger percentage reduction on the city cycle, ,Towing capacity is increased to 3,100kgs.
Toyota pitches this between their Prado which is made for the roughest off-roads conditions, their Kluger which is more urban oriented.
Coming with seven seats., the Fortuner is priced from $49,000 plus on road costs.
Im David Brown
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Overall Rating - 8.2/108.2/10
Summary
Toyota pitches this between their Prado which is made for the roughest off-roads conditions, their Kluger which is more urban oriented.
Coming with seven seats., the Fortuner is priced from $49,000 plus on road costs.
