Cairo – (Masaader News)
Toyota today announced the launch of the 2018 Fortuner in Egypt to unveil a second-generation model, which builds on its heritage of being a durable sport utility vehicle (SUV) with impressive off-road capabilities. With the new Fortuner, Toyota has focused on creating a more distinctive, sleek, and powerful design while improving performance and adding a wide variety of features to increase convenience, safety, and ride comfort.
Sharing Toyota’s development philosophy for the vehicle, the Fortuner’s Chief Engineer, Masaaki Maeda, 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. It debuts a compelling design with a strong identity, expressing refinement and innovation as well as functionality and toughness. It also epitomizes Toyota’s focus on developing vehicles with impressive quality, durability, reliability (QDR) and off-road ability. The result of this is a comprehensive revamp, creating a unique SUV that is 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 has a tough yet smart design and is available with a choice of two petrol engines – a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, which produces 163 hp and 245 Nm of torque, and a 4.0-liter V6 engine, which churns out 234 hp and 376 Nm of torque. The engines are mated with a 6-speed automatic transmission, which maximizes engine potential and features multi-stage gears optimized to improve drive force in the low-speed range.
The Fortuner’s ample cabin space is complemented by superb convenience features such as the automatic dual air conditioner, the tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel and a paddle shift that allows gear changes without releasing the wheel. Other innovative touches (model dependent) include a 7-inch tablet-inspired multimedia touchscreen, a Smart Entry and Start system, second-row seats with one-touch operation and a power back door system ensuring easy opening of the vehicle’s trunk. Additional features comprise a full-color display, the Rear View Monitor System, conveniently-positioned AUX and USB ports, and a 6-speaker specialized audio equalizer.
As with any other Toyota model, safety remains a top priority, and the new Fortuner comes equipped with a comprehensive array of safety systems to protect its occupants. These include Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), three-point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seatbelt with a pretensioner and force limiter function, among many others.
In terms of colors, there are six exterior colors to choose from including Phantom Brown ME, Nebula Blue ME, Super White 2, Billet Silver, Attitude Black MC, and Gray ME. As for the seats, a richly textured brown shade further enhances the sense of material quality available for the luxurious genuine leather seats. Additionally, the Fortuner is available with 18-inch alloy wheels.
Combining powerful aesthetics with an enhanced suite of features, and outstanding driving dynamics, the new Toyota Fortuner is sure to win the hearts and minds of customers in Egypt.
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