New Toyota Fortuner pairs stylish design, advanced connected technology with off-road capabilities

Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, the authorized distributor of Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia has launched the new Toyota Fortuner, introducing a refreshed design and upgraded features that promise a more refined experience for drivers and passengers. The seven-seater Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) builds on the model’s heritage as a stylish, yet durable SUV with four-wheel-drive powered off-road capabilities.

The new Fortuner’s exterior design has been notably enhanced, with its large front grille and silver bumper strips creating a stronger sense of rigidity and dependability. The SUV’s appearance also benefits from the newly designed Light Guiding Headlights with Daytime Running Lights, coupled with a pair of stylish LED Guiding Taillights that make it stand out after dark. 

Drivers and passengers can enjoy a range of intelligent features designed to enhance convenience and safety, making for a highly comfortable drive, and a more elegant way to get out there and explore. These include an 8-inch Audio-Visual Navigation touchscreen that comes with Apple CarPlay and Toyota’s T-Connect app. The innovative T-Connect app creates a seamless connection between the vehicle and driver to offer peace of mind in all driving conditions, make car maintenance a seamless and simplified task, and bring occupants a wide variety of entertainment content for a more pleasurable ride.

The Fortuner is available in a choice of highly efficient petrol and diesel engine variations. The petrol engines include a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, which produces 164 hp and 245 nm of torque, and a 4.0-liter V6 engine that churns out 235 hp and 376 nm of torque. The diesel options include a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine that produces 147 hp and 400 nm of torque, and a 2.8-liter engine capable of generating 201 hp and 500 nm of torque - all delivering one exciting and powerful driving experience. The Fortuner’s 6-speed automatic transmission maximizes engine potential and features multi-stage gears that are optimized to improve drive force in the low-speed range. The gear ratios have been set to provide a strong acceleration with powerful torque, making the car an ideal choice for off-road adventures. The 2020 Fortuner is also available in a 5-speed manual transmission variant. 

As with any other Toyota model, safety remains a top priority for the new Fortuner, which incorporates a comprehensive array of features designed to protect its occupants. These include SRS airbags for the front seats along with a knee airbag for the driver, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS), and Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), to name just a few.