Toyota Fortuner Overview

The Fortuner is Toyota's most popular midsize SUV that has been in production for 10 years and counting. It had two facelifts and a minor engine upgrade but it remained to be one of Toyota Motor Philippines' best-selling models. It rides on the same platform as the Hilux but with a bigger space enough to seat seven people.

The second-generation Fortuner features an aggressively-designed exterior and fascia giving it a sleek and edgy look. The redesigned front grille is accentuated by chrome outlines which are also present on huge fog lamps on the bumper. The headlamps and the taillights have both narrowed down from before, similar to that of the Rav4's, which keeps it inline to Toyota's global style language.

Inside, the entirety of the Fortuner's interior is a combination of dark brown, black, and wood trims that radiates class and elegance. Combine this with premium touchscreen entertainment system with navigation – that also comes with a DVD player for the top-of-the-line variants – and you got yourself an enjoyable ride.

In the Philippines, the Fortuner is available in two new diesel engine types (2.4-liter and 2.8-liter) that are relatively small but can produce higher output. If you want the one that runs on gasoline, there's a G variant that runs on a 2.7-liter dual VVT-i engine.

For added safety, V variants include features like Stability Control, Active Traction Control, Hill-start Assist Control, and Trailer Sway Control. The all-new Toyota Fortuner is available in these color options: Super White, Silver Metallic, Attitude Black Mica, Gray Metallic, Phantom Brown Metallic, Avant-Garde Bronze Metallic, and the premium White Pearl option that will cost you an additional P15,000.