Fortuner redefines style, comfort

Manama: Toyota Bahrain unveiled the all-new Toyota Fortuner yesterday at the Toyota showroom in Sitra, in the presence of Ebrahim K. Kanoo’s top management and Toyota officials. The new Fortuner is a second generation model which builds on its heritage of being a durable sport utility vehicle (SUV) with impressive off-road capabilities.

Sharing Toyota’s development philosophy for the vehicle, the Fortuner’s Executive Chief Engineer, Hiroki Nakajima, explained: “Our development concept was to build a true SUV that has style and confidence. The all-new Fortuner is the outcome of our continuous efforts to redefine toughness while offering our customers powerful vehicles with drastically improved off-road capabilities. To ensure peace of mind for our customers, we developed a new stronger frame which enables the vehicle to withstand rough road conditions, in addition to an improved four-link suspension system for a more comfortable drive. The new engine offers high torque at lower RPMs. Furthermore, the design concept is rough but cool, with three bold, iconic lines. On top of all of this, the all-new Fortuner offers premium utility and safety features.”

According to Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative, Middle East and North Africa Representative Office, Toyota Motor Corporation, “The all-new Fortuner is a completely redesigned SUV that enhances driving confidence on every level while setting a new standard for SUVs all around the world. The result of this is a comprehensive revamp, creating a unique SUV that’s every bit as comfortable on the school run as it is on the region’s toughest off-road trails. We sincerely appreciate the support of all our customers and we look forward to delighting them with this latest model.”

The Fortuner is available with a 2.7-litre four-cylinder petrol engine which produces 164hp and 25.0 Kg-m of torque and a 4.0-litre V6 engine, which churns out 235hp and 38.3 Kg-m of torque. The Fortuner offers a 6-speed automatic transmission which maximises engine potential and multi-stage gears optimised to improve drive force in the low-speed range.

The Fortuner is equipped with comprehensive safety systems to protect its occupants. These include Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). It also  comes with the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) for the front seats along with a knee airbag for the driver. In terms of seatbelts, a three-point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelt is equipped on all seats.
A pretensioner and force limiter function are also provided for the front seat belts. A top tether anchor compatible with the Child Restraint System (CRS) is present for the second-row seat.

For more information, visit the Toyota showroom in Sitra, call 17730730 or visit toyota.com.bh