Let’s face it – if you’re after an SUV that has presence, presence and, er, presence, there’s not much out there that matches up to the Fortuner. An instant hit even before it was launched, the big Toyota racked up sizzling sales figures and led to a cease-and-desist as far as bookings were concerned, simply because the company couldn’t keep up with demand. The Fortuner continues to sell apace, and now there’s a new model for your kind consideration. Read on for the details!
How is it new, then?
In brief, it’s lighter. How? They’ve jettisoned the 4x4 unit, so the new Fortuner 4x2 is 90 kg (MT) and 85 kg (AT) lighter than the 4x4.
What does that translate to?
The Fortuner is now livelier to drive, since it carries less bulk. It surges forward under acceleration much better, making it easier to drive too. Handling, although not of a sportscar standard, sees an improvement as well, since it carries less weight through corners – body roll is still in evidence.
Has the ride quality changed?
Not discernibly, no. Although the suspension is dealing with less weight, the ride is still relatively plush – it does tend towards the springier side of things, though.
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