In India, Toyota chose to bring the Fortuner in CKD form and is in its second generation. Surprisingly subtle, despite its size and height, the sides seem to be inspired by those of the Mercedes M-Class. Facelifted recently, the Fortuner is 4695mm long, 1840mm wide and 1790mm tall; it is structured on a wheelbase of 2750mm. Tall and impressive, the front features projector lamps, Toyota business grille and a chunky bumper with skid plate and fog lamps. Carrying a trace of Toyota Harrierвs design cues, the scoop on the bonnet may add to the aggressive stance. It also channelises air to the intercooler. Wearing 17-inch wheels and 265/65-R17 tyres, which nicely fill up the bulging wheel arches, the tailgate and rear lamps of the Fortuner seem to pick up a cue or two from the Land Cruiser.

Equipped with airbags в for the driver and passenger, ABS and EBD, the Fortunerвs body is bolted to the chassis. The steering of the SUV offers good feedback. Delivering a good ride, courtesy the gas-filled shock absorbers and a lateral control rod, the handling of the Fortuner is good for an SUV that weighs close to two tonnes.

Quite spacious inside, accommodating seven passengers in good comfort, the SUV is dressed in beige and grey. If the dashboard hints at any commonality with that of the Innova, the same is not true for the interiors. Well-put together, the interior displays high standards of fit and finish, done tastefully. While entry to the third row is by folding one of the second row seats (with 40: 60 split), the seats are comfy в especially the one at the front. A chunky steering wheel with multi-function switches offers good grip; the position is commanding. Door pockets and various other storage arrangements allow for a fair deal of storage. Behind the third row, there is a storage space of 200-litre.

Pushed into corners, the Fortuner does show an amount of roll; it however behaves admiringly well. Aiding traction on slippery surfaces as well as off-the-road is the all-time (shift-on-the-fly) 4WD. Feeling agile, the tyres have it well planted. Small ruts and streams are tackled without difficulty, and aiding movement under the most severe conditions is the added benefit of lockable differentials and a two-speed low ratio transfer case.

В Automotive platforms help to save costs and accelerate development. A pick-up truck-based sports utility vehicle, the Fortuner shares the platform with the Innova. They can also stretch across continents and in recent times, even across companies. A good example of how versatile a platform could be is the Toyota Fortuner. The best part is that they can deliver diverse autos в from hatchback to a full-blown truck. Both are part of Toyotaвs ambitious IMV programme that has the main manufacturing base in Thailand and stresses upon procuring nearly 100 per cent of vehicle components from sources outside of Japan.

Also supporting good off-road ability as well as on-road performance is the 171PS, 2,982cc common-rail diesel engine belonging to the D-4D family. The 16-valve, DOHC motor delivers 343Nm of peak torque starting at 1,400rpm and is available up to 3,400rpm. Offering good drivability in town and an ability to cruise at good speeds, the D-4D unit feels refined and tractable. Supply to the wheels is via a five-speed gearbox. Capable of achieving a top speed of close to 170kph, braking on the Fortuner is by a set of vented discs at front and drums at the rear.

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