| Toyota Hilux SW4 | Toyota SW4 }} | Argentina:
Zárate (
TASA) | Egypt:
Cairo (AAV: from 2012) | India:
Bidadi (
TKM) | Indonesia:
Karawang,
West Java (
TMMIN) | Kazakhstan:
Kostanay (from June 2014) | Malaysia:
Shah Alam (
UMW) | Thailand:
Ban Pho;
Samrong Tai (
TMT) | Venezuela:
Cumaná | Vietnam:
Vĩnh Phúc | Pakistan:
Karachi (
IMC) }} | Satoshi Yokoi, Hideo Morita and Hiroyuki Kawagishi | Satoshi Yokoi, Shigetoshi Kouzai and Naoto Furukado (2008 facelift) }} |
Toyota Hilux (AN10/AN20/AN30) |
Toyota Innova (AN40) }} |
Petrol: | 2.7 L
2TR-FE I4 (TGN51/61) | 4.0 L
1GR-FE V6 (GGN50/60) |
Petrol flex-fuel: | 2.7 L
2TR-FBE I4 (TGN51/61) |
Diesel: | 2.5 L
2KD-FTV D-4D turbo I4 (KUN50/60) | 3.0 L
5L-E I4 (LAN50) | 3.0 L
1KD-FTV D-4D turbo I4 (KUN51/61) }} | 5-speed
manual | 4-speed
automatic | 5-speed automatic }} }} The first generation Fortuner was unveiled in December 2004 at the Thailand International Motor Expo and was available for sale in early 2005. It is positioned below the
Land Cruiser Prado and above the
RAV4. At first, the Fortuner was sold with 4 different types of 2 petrol engines and 2 diesel engines. All variants were offered in 4×2 (RWD) or 4×4 configuration, with 5-speed manual transmission and a 4 or 5-speed automatic transmission. In August 2012, the 2.5-litre common-rail turbodiesel
2KD-FTV engine was upgraded to a variable nozzle turbocharger (VNT) which was already equipped in the 3.0-litre common-rail turbo diesel
1KD-FTV since its introduction in 2005 to increase power and torque about 60%, also reducing fuel consumption up to 30%. With this VNT equipment, the Fortuner could now accelerate from in about 11 seconds (less than 10 seconds for 3.0-litre engine). It was launched to commemorate
Pertamina's successful expedition from
Jakarta,
Indonesia to
Rome,
Italy (a distance of roughly ) using a group of Fortuners.
Variants A number of engine options are available depending on the country of sale, including a 2.7-litre
2TR-FE and 4.0-litre
1GR-FE V6 petrol with
Variable Valve Timing and 2.5-litre
2KD-FTV and 3.0-litre
1KD-FTV common rail variable geometry turbocharger diesel models. Grade levels are G and G Luxury for
rear-wheel drive diesel and petrol, and V for 4×4 Diesel and petrol. The common rail turbo intercooled diesel has a functional scoop on its hood. In 2007, Toyota Thailand dropped the 4×4 petrol model and replaced it with a two-wheel drive petrol version.
Markets Argentina In Argentina, it is assembled in
Zárate and sold as the Toyota SW4 in petrol and diesel versions. It is the only D-segment SUV made in Argentina. As of 2020, the Argentine version has over 40% locally and 60% regionally made parts.
Brazil Like in Argentina, it is known as the SW4 in Brazil and sold since 2006. In this market, there were 3 engine options offered: 3.0-litre 1KD-FTV diesel, 4.0-litre 1GR-FE V6 petrol and 2.7-litre 2TR-FE
flex fuel (petrol and ethanol).
Brunei Launched in 2005, the Fortuner in Brunei is available in 2.5-litre manual G grade and 3.0-litre automatic V grade. The 2.5 G was available in 4×2 while the 3.0 V had full-time 4×4.
Colombia The Fortuner was unveiled in Colombia in 2005 and launched in 2007 as a replacement for the locally assembled
Prado that had been under production for 9 years without any changes. The Prado continued in production until 2009. A new grade was added in 2010, the Fortuner Urbana, with a petrol 2.7 L engine in 4×4 and 4×2 models. The Fortuner is available in the following grade levels: • Fortuner Urbana 4×2, with a 2.7-litre engine. • Fortuner Urbana 4×4 with a 2.7-litre engine. • Fortuner Plus Diesel, with a 3.0-litre turbo engine. All of them come standard with a 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission.
Ecuador The Fortuner was unveiled in South America –
Ecuador in 2005 and launched in 2007. Versions of the Fortuner have come from Venezuela and Thailand. There are various grade levels available, originally only 4×4 and 4×2 options using a V6 4.0-litre petrol engine were sold. Since 2010, a 2.7-litre engine option was introduced. New facelift models were also introduced. All grades come standard with a 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission.
Egypt The Fortuner was unveiled in Egypt in 2010 and launched in 2011. It is available in two grades with two petrol engines: the 4-litre V6
1GR-FE, and the 2.7-litre inline-four
2TR-FE. All have automatic transmission and 4×4. Starting from April 2012, the car was assembled in Egypt at Arab American Vehicles.
India Toyota launched the Fortuner in India in 2009. It is assembled at the Bidadi, Karnataka plant of
Toyota Kirloskar Motor from imported CKD kits. Fortuner production increased to more than 950 vehicles per month from the initial 500 units per month. Originally, there was only one grade model sold, which was the 3.0-litre
1KD-FTV engine 4×4 model, with leather upholstery, manual transmission and climatronic as standard. At the 2012 Indian Auto Expo, Toyota launched the 3.0-litre 4×2 option in both manual and automatic transmission. The top-of-the-range Fortuner 3.0 4×4 AT was introduced to the Indian market in January 2015 along with a 2.5-litre
2KD-FTV engine with 5-speed manual and 5-speed automatic transmission. This 2.5-litre variant was only available in 4×2 configuration.
Indonesia The Fortuner was introduced on 8 July 2005 at the 13th
Gaikindo Auto Expo in
Jakarta. Initially, the Fortuner was imported from Thailand and sold in 2.7 G (4×2) and 2.7 V (4×4) grade levels. The rear wheel drive 2.7 G was offered in the base grade with fabric interior and the Luxury with leather interior and premium sound system. The 3.0-litre diesel engine option is not sold in Indonesia, due to the heavier tax regulations imposed on vehicles with diesel engines larger than 2.5-litre. The 2.5 G model was later added to the market in 2007, powered by a 2.5-litre diesel engine rated at . It is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. Since then, the Fortuner is assembled locally at the
Karawang plant to fulfill the local market and exports to the Middle East (
GCC) market. In mid-2009, a newer variant was added to the lineup, which is the 2.5 G with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The 2.5 G grade can be ordered with "
TRD Sportivo" body kits, which is also available as dealer installed options for other models. In August 2012, the 2.5-litre common-rail turbodiesel
2KD-FTV engine was upgraded with a variable nozzle turbocharger (VNT), rating the engine power output to . The 2.5 G 4×4 grade with automatic transmission was released in August 2014.
Kazakhstan In June 2014, Toyota announced that complete knock-down (CKD) production of the Fortuner at a production facility of Saryarka AvtoProm LLP (SAP). Plans call for a production of approximately 3,000 units annually and the hiring of an additional 100 employees in SAP.
Malaysia The Toyota Fortuner was launched in Malaysia in August 2005 with two grade models: the 2.5 G and the 2.7 V. In August 2008, the first facelift for the Toyota Fortuner was made available in Malaysia with four grade models: 2.5 G, 2.5 G TRD Sportivo, 2.7 V and 2.7 V TRD Sportivo. In October 2011, the second facelift for the Toyota Fortuner was made available in Malaysia again with four grade models: 2.5 G, 2.5 G TRD Sportivo, 2.7 V and 2.7 V TRD Sportivo. In October 2013, the Fortuner underwent a minor update. Changes included different colour for the wheels and black upholstery. Grade levels remained the same as the previous model.
ISOFIX became standard across the range. In February 2015, another minor update occurred. Changes included smoked head and tail lamps, bumper-mounted LED DRLs, different TRD Sportivo decals. The 2.7 V and 2.7 V TRD Sportivo carried a 2.7-litre petrol engine. It was available only in 4-speed automatic transmission with ECT. The 2.5 G and 2.5 G TRD Sportivo had a 2.5-litre diesel engine. At the outset, available with a 5-speed manual transmission only, but for the 2009 model year facelift it was replaced by a 4-speed automatic. In August 2012, together with the
Hilux, the engine received a
variable nozzle intercooled turbocharger.
Pakistan The Fortuner was launched in Pakistan in 2009 but later started to be locally manufactured in February 2013. Initially offered in two variants, Fortuner 2.7 VVT-i and TRD Sportivo, all with the 2.7-litre
2TR-FE engine.
Philippines The Fortuner was introduced in 2005. It fills in the gap between the smaller
RAV4, and the more premium
Land Cruiser Prado. It was sold in two grade levels: the entry-level G, and the top-spec V. The G models had three drivetrain options available; the 2.7-litre
2TR-FE petrol engine with VVT-i, or the 2.5-litre
2KD-FTV engine with common rail diesel (
D-4D) that either came with a 4-speed automatic transmission, or a 5-speed manual. As for the V models, engine options were limited to diesel engines with automatic transmissions only with a choice of the 2.5-litre
2KD-FTV or the 3.0-litre
1KD-FTV. The top-of-the-line 4x4 model was equipped with the
1KD-FTV engine with D-4D technology and came with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a low range transfer case. In October 2011, the Fortuner received a new front fascia, headlights and tail lights alongside the facelifted Innova and Hilux. The drivetrains remain the same. In September 2012, the 2.5-litre
2KD-FTV diesel engine was upgraded with Variable Nozzle Turbocharger (VNT) with intercooler. According to Toyota Motor Philippines, the engine would have improved fuel efficiency and produce additional power by 40% and increase torque by 30%. A new feature for the Fortuner 4×4 V diesel and 4×2 G diesel automatic variants was an audio system with GPS. ====
GCC ==== In
Saudi Arabia and the
UAE, the Fortuner was launched in 2005. There are two grades sold in Saudi Arabia, called the "GX" and the "VX" grades. The GX came with the 2.7-litre engine and 5-speed manual as standard (4-speed automatic is an option) and optional 4×4 whereas the VX came with the 4.0-litre V6 1GR-FE with standard 4×4 and all wheel drive with either a 5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. There is no diesel variant available. In the UAE, when the facelifted version was released the Fortuner was available in two variants, the 2.7-litre petrol engine and 4.0-litre petrol engine. In 2015 the Fortuner in the UAE came available with TRD body kits. As of 2015, the Fortuner is available in four variants: 2.7 EXR, 2.7 TRD Sportivo, 4.0 GXR, 4.0 VXR and 4.0 TRD Sportivo.
Singapore The Fortuner was introduced in 2005 in Singapore by Borneo Motors (Toyota's authorised dealer in Singapore), with the 2.7 V grade being the only available model. It received two facelifts, with changes to the headlight and tail light clusters in its first facelift in 2008, and new bumpers and grill design, new headlamp and clear tail lamp clusters, and blackwood grain trim in its interior for the second facelift in 2011. Later models included a touchscreen telematics navigation system. Due to the car's height (1.85 m), the car cannot clear the height limit in some Singaporean car parks.
South Africa The Fortuner was unveiled in South Africa in 2005 and launched in 2006 becoming the best-selling SUV since its launch. Toyota released an updated model in 2009. In 2011, the Fortuner benefited from another facelift, together with its sibling the
Hilux. A 2.5-litre diesel engine was added to the newly facelifted range. Again in 2013, the
Fortuner received some minor interior upgrades notably for the first time; the introduction of a black leather interior. The sound system was also upgraded together with the navigation system.
Venezuela Two grades are available for 2011 – 4×4 and 4×2 – both with the 4.0-litre V6 engine. The assembly plant is located in
Cumaná.
Vietnam In February 2009, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) started to produce the Fortuner. It quickly occupied the first position in the medium high SUV segment, with the accumulated sales of nearly 25,000 units with a steady SUV market share at 64% with 6,129 units sold in 2012.
Facelifts 2008 A minor redesign of the Fortuner was launched in July 2008. It was first unveiled in Thailand, and then at the 16th
Indonesia International Motor Show. It features new projector headlamps and grille, new rear lights,
Bluetooth connectivity, new light sand interior, electronic adjustable driver's seat in 4×4 V model, rear air conditioning from ceiling for second, and third row which was originally located on the sides. Electronic Brake Force Distribution, with Brake Assist replacing LSPV in some models only. File:Toyota Fortuner in Pattaya (cropped).JPG|Fortuner 3.0 (KUN61; first facelift, Thailand) File:2008-2010 Toyota Fortuner, first generation, rear view.jpg|2008–2010 Fortuner G (AN60; first facelift, Vietnam) File:FortunerKUN60GTRDSportivo.jpg|2009 Fortuner 2.5 G TRD Sportivo 4x2 (KUN60; first facelift, Indonesia)
2011 The second facelift Fortuner was introduced in July 2011. It was first unveiled in Bangkok, Thailand. The front fascia was completely revised with a new fender, hood, grille, headlamps, tail lamps, bumper and fog light housing, similar to the
J200 Land Cruiser. The tail lamps were redesigned with clear housing similar to the first generation
Lexus RX. The rear bumper, rear garnish plate were also revised. Changes in the sides includes new sharper fender flares, LED integrated side view mirrors and the wheels was also redesigned similar to the 2012
Hilux. Minor changes were also made to the interior including the centre console, steering wheel and audio/video system were also upgraded. The Fortuner later also received a new VNT (Variable Nozzle Turbo) intercooled turbo engine. File:2013 Toyota Fortuner 2.5 G wagon (KUN60; 12-16-2018), South Tangerang.jpg|2013 Fortuner 2.5 G 4x2 (KUN60; second facelift, Indonesia) File:2013 Toyota Fortuner 2.7 G LUX wagon (TGN61R; 12-16-2018), South Tangerang.jpg|2013 Fortuner 2.7 G LUX 4x2 (TGN61; second facelift, Indonesia) File:Toyota Fortuner (first generation) second facelift (rear).jpg|2012 Fortuner 2.7 G (KUN60; second facelift, Philippines) File:2014 Toyota Fortuner 2.5 G TRD Sportivo wagon (KUN60R; 12-16-2018), South Tangerang.jpg|2013 Fortuner 2.5 G TRD Sportivo 4x2 (KUN60; second facelift, Indonesia) File:2013 Toyota Fortuner 2.5 G VNT TRD Sportivo (rear), West Surabaya.jpg|2013 Fortuner 2.5 G TRD Sportivo 4x2 (KUN60; second facelift, Indonesia) File:Toyota Fortuner interior.jpg|Interior (second facelift) == Second generation (AN150/AN160; 2015) ==