Published on October 30th, 2013 | by Daniel Sherman Fernandez
0TOYOTA FORTUNER IMPROVED for 2013
The Fortuner has received improvement to freshen its image in its segment. The improved Fortuner has received upgrades in exterior with 17-inch new dark grey rims and black interior to bring more impressive and luxurious image. Not compromising on its safety features, it comes with ISOFIX, the new additional passive safety feature. The improvements as inspired by the customer feedbacks, makes it greater value for money with no price increase.
EXTERIOR DESIGN
The Fortuner 17-inch rims now come with a new dark grey color finished while maintaining its twin-spoke design. This enhances the Fortuner premium look.
INTERIOR DESIGN
In response to customer feedback, the previous sandbeige colour theme for the cabin has now been changed to black. This black interior colour suits SUV usage better. For a touch of class, the black combination leather upholstery of the Fortuner 2.7V variant has fine silver stitching. The driver also gets a 6-way power adjustable seat, enabling a comfortable position to be obtained without effort. The Fortuner 2.5G variants have fabric upholstery.
The dashboard, centre console and door trims also changed likewise in order to complement the new black interior color of Fortuner. For the Fortuner 2.7V, the new black dashboard is matched with the new design black woodgrain that conveys a prestigious and high-class image. In contrast, the Fortuner 2.5G with the new black dashboard is combined with silver elements to accentuate an advanced image.
SAFETY
Parents having small children would be pleased to know the fact that the improved Fortuner has ISOFIX anchorage points. These anchorage points provide convenient, easy and secure installation of compatible childseats at the second row.
WARRANTY
As with all the models offered by UMW Toyota , the Toyota Fortuner range comes with a 3-year/100,000 kms (whichever occurs earlier after first registration) warranty, subject to conditions stated in the Owner’s Handbook. This reflects the confidence that UMW Toyota Motor has in the superior build quality of its vehicles, a hallmark of Toyota products.
The improved Fortuner will be priced at On The Road price (Individual private registration with insurance, metallic color, Peninsular Malaysia) :
TOYOTA FORTUNER 2.7V (P) A/T TRD Sportivo : RM182,482
TOYOTA FORTUNER 2.7V (P) A/T : RM179,024
TOYOTA FORTUNER 2.5G (D) A/T TRD Sportivo : RM174,789
TOYOTA FORTUNER 2.5G (D) A/T : RM171,305