Price cuts of up to $5500 and more equipment mark Toyota’s new strategy with its HiLux-based Fortuner wagon as it takes aim at more budget-conscious family buyers.
The entry-level GX has been reduced by $5400 to $42,590 plus on-road costs, while the mid-spec GXL falls $5500 to $47,490 and the flagship Crusade is now $56,990, a drop of $5000.
Automatic transmissions are available to GX and GXL grades for an addition $2000, while the shift in features means the top-spec Crusade loses its manual gearbox option.
As prices fall, the equipment list takes a sharp rise with the GX gaining 17-inch alloys to replace the steel wheels and rear parking sensors for easier manoeuvrability.
The GX variant carries over its standard levels of equipment including an air-conditioned cool box, six-speaker audio, projector headlights, LED tail lights, Bluetooth connectivity and hard-wearing cloth seat upholstery.
Moving up to the GXL grade, satellite navigation displayed on a 7.0-inch touchscreen now becomes standard, along with Toyota Link connectivity and digital radio, in addition to keyless start and entry, halogen foglights, roof rails, a colour multi-information display, privacy glass and downhill assist control.
Opt for the automatic GXL and buyers can fit out the cabin with dark-brown leather and electric-adjustment front seats for an additional $2500.
At the top of the price list, the Crusade’s equipment is expanded by an 11-speaker JBL audio system, eight-way electric adjustment for the front seats, heated front seats and LED fog lights.
The Crusade’s leather interior, electric tailgate, climate-control air-conditioning, LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels with a full-size spare, a 220-volt socket and an electric-adjustable driver’s seat carry over from before.
Options on all variants include metallic paint at an extra $550.
All Fortuner variants feature seating for seven and luggage versatility with a two-three-two seat arrangement and a 60:40 split centre seat with a one-touch slide and tumble feature. The two seats in the third row fold up against the sides.
Cargo space is 200 litres with all seats in position and up to 1080 litres with the centre and rear row folded.
The Fortuner shares the HiLux drivetrain with a 130kW 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine that has 420Nm of torque for the six-speed manual versions and 450Nm of torque for those with the automatic transmission. It can tow 3000kg (manual) or 2500kg (automatic).
Toyota claims a fuel economy average of 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres for the manual and 8.6L/100km for the automatic.
Options on all variants include metallic paint at an extra $550.
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