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Published on July 12th, 2015 | by Subhash Nair

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Upcoming Toyota Fortuner Leaked!

There’s something about Toyota’s Thailand facilities and an inability to keep secrets. Back before the new Hilux was released, we got countless leaked images and even a Thai-bound video spot finding its way to the internet.

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Just yesterday we got wind of this: Spyshots of the new Toyota Fortuner, derived from the previously mentioned Hilux. This leak comes a few months ahead of its officially planned launch.

We can safely assume that the Fortuner will be powered by one of the Hilux’s purportedly incredible diesel units. There’s the 2.8-litre and the 2.4-litre which produce 177 bhp/450 Nm of torque and 160 bhp/400Nm of torque respectively. Both are impressive, considering how fuel efficient they are.

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Like the Hilux, the Fortuner has its looks revised to keep it up to date with Toyota’s current sporty image. This means a lot more aggression and harder character lines. Over at the front we find a very large radiator grille, which in true Toyota style is finished in chrome.  The rear end of the Fortuner is very similar to the one on the yet-to-be-released (in Malaysia) Toyota Harrier. Could we see this 7-seater introduced to our market before the Harrier? Only time will tell.

 


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