Production[edit]

While the first generation Fortuner was developed in Thailand by Thai and Japanese engineers, the
facelifted version of the Fortuner, as well as the Hilux and Innova, was designed in Australia by
Toyota Australia, which is also responsible for developing the second generation Fortuner. [2]
For the medium pick-up based SUV segment, Toyota offers the Hilux Surf (Japan), 4Runner (North
America) and Land Cruiser Prado (Europe and Australasia). However, in some Central and South
American countries and New Zealand, Toyota offers the Fortuner alongside the 4Runner and Land
Cruiser Prado, like in Panama, Ecuador, Colombia, and Guatemala.
Specialized variants with a naturally aspirated 5L-E engined is offered to governments, organisations
and the UN alongside other utility vehicles such as the Prado, Hilux, HiAce, and the 70 and 200
series Land Cruisers.[3][4]

First generation (AN50/AN60; 2004)[edit]

First generation (AN50/AN60)

Toyota Fortuner 2.5 G (KUN60; pre-facelift)

Overview

Toyota Hilux SW4

Also called
Toyota SW4

Production November 2004 – December 2015

Assembly 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: Samut

Prakan; Chachoengsao (TMT)
Venezuela: Cumaná

Vietnam: Vĩnh Phúc

Designer Kaoru Hosokawa (2002)

Satoshi Yokoi (2008 facelift: 2006)

Body and chassis

Related Toyota Hilux (AN10/AN20/AN30)

Toyota Innova (AN40)

Powertrain

Engine Petrol:

2.7 L 2TR-FE I4

4.0 L 1GR-FE V6

Diesel:

2.5 L 2KD-FTV common rail I4

2.5 L 2KD-FTV turbocharged common

rail I4
3.0 L 1KD-FTV turbocharged common

rail I4
3.0 L 5L-E turbocharged common rail

I4

Transmission 5-speed manual

4-speed automatic

5-speed automatic

Dimensions

Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)

Length 4,705 mm (185.2 in)

Width 1,840 mm (72.4 in)

Height 1,850 mm (72.8 in)

Curb weight 1,710–1,980 kg (3,770–4,365 lb)

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 and above
the RAV4. Model codes included: TGN50, GGN60, TGN60, KUN60.
Rear view (pre-facelift)

Initially, the Fortuner was sold with 4 different types of 2 petrol engines and 2 diesel engines. All
variants were offered in RWD or 4WD 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 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in about 11 seconds (less than 10
seconds for 3.0-litre engine).[5] It was launched to commemorate Pertamina's successful expedition
from Jakarta, Indonesia to Rome, Italy (a distance of roughly 20,000 kilometres) using a group of
Fortuners.[6]

Variants[edit]
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.
Trim 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 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[edit]
Argentina[edit]
In Argentina, it was assembled in Zárate and sold as the Toyota SW4 in petrol and diesel versions. [7]
Brazil[edit]
Like in Argentina, it is known as the SW4 in Brazil. In this market, there are two trims available.
Diesel 3.0-litre 16-valve turbo with automatic 5-speed transmission and Flex (petrol) 2.7-litre 16-
valve VVT-I with 4×2 traction, 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic.
Brunei[edit]
Launched in 2005, the Fortuner in Brunei is available in 2.5-litre manual G trim with and 3.0-litre
automatic V trim. The 2.5 G is available in 2WD while the 3.0 V has full-time 4WD.
Colombia[edit]
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 trim 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 trim 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.[8]
Ecuador[edit]
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 trim 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. [9] All trims come
standard with a 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 6-speed automatic transmission.
Egypt[edit]
The Fortuner was unveiled in Egypt in 2010 and launched in 2011. It is available in two trims 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. The car is assembled in Egypt at Arab American Vehicles.
India[edit]
Toyota launched the Fortuner in India in 2009. [10][11] It is assembled at the Bidadi, Karnataka plant
of Toyota Kirloskar Motor from imported CKD kits.[12] Fortuner production increased to more than 950
vehicles per month from the initial 500 units per month.
Initially there was only one trim sold, which is the 3.0-litre 1KD-FTV engine 4×4 model, with leather
upholstery, manual transmission and climatronic as standard. [13] At the 2012 Indian Auto Expo,
Toyota launched the 3.0-litre 4×2 option in both manual and automatic transmission. [14][15] 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. [16][17] This 2.5-litre
variant was only available in 4×2 configuration.
Indonesia[edit]
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 and 2.7 V trim levels. The rear wheel drive
2.7 G was offered in the base trim with fabric interior and the Luxury with leather interior and
premium sound system. The V trim with the 3.0-litre diesel engine 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 trim was later added to the market in 2007 and adds a four-wheel drive powered by a 2.5-
litre diesel engine rated at 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp). It is mated to a 5-speed manual. 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 new trim level was added to the lineup, which is the 2.5 G with a 4-speed automatic
transmission. The 2.5 G 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 to a variable nozzle turbocharger (VNT), rating the engine power output
to 106 kW (144 PS; 142 hp).[18]
Kazakhstan[edit]
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. [19]
Malaysia[edit]
The Toyota Fortuner was launched in Malaysia in August 2005. It was initially made available with
two trims: the 2.5 G and the 2.7 V.[20]
In August 2008, the first facelift for the Toyota Fortuner was made available in Malaysia with four
trims: 2.5 G, 2.5 G TRD Sportivo, 2.7 V and 2.7 V TRD Sportivo. [21]
In October 2011, the second facelift for the Toyota Fortuner was made available in Malaysia again
with four trims: 2.5 G, 2.5 G TRD Sportivo, 2.7 V and 2.7 V TRD Sportivo. [22]
In October 2013, the Fortuner underwent a minor update. Changes included different colour for the
wheels and black upholstery. Four trims were available: 2.5 G, 2.5 G TRD Sportivo, 2.7 V and 2.7 V
TRD Sportivo. ISOFIX is standard across the range.[23]
In February 2015, another minor update occurred. Changes included smoked head and tail lamps,
bumper-mounted LED DRLs, different TRD Sportivo decals. It was available in five different colours:
Attitude Black, Grey Metallic, Medium Silver Metallic, Solid White and Silver Metallic. Four trims
were available: 2.5 G, 2.5 G TRD Sportivo, 2.7 V and 2.7 V TRD Sportivo. [24]
The 2.7 V and 2.7 V TRD Sportivo carries 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 has an 2.5-litre diesel engine.
It was initially available with a 5-speed manual transmission only, but for the 2009 model year facelift
it has been replaced by a 4-speed automatic. In August 2012, together with the Hilux, the engine has
now received a variable nozzle intercooled turbocharger upgrade otherwise known as VNT.[25]
Philippines[edit]
The Fortuner was introduced in 2005. It fills in the gap between the smaller RAV4, and the more
premium Land Cruiser Prado. It is sold in 2 trim levels: the entry level G, and the top-spec V.
The G models have 3 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 comes with a 4-speed
automatic transmission, or a 5-speed manual. The G trim features fabric seats, fabric interior trim,
powered windows, and climate control AC. As for the V models, engine options are 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 is equipped with the 1KD-FTV engine with D-4D
technology and comes with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a low range transfer case. The V
trim has all the features of the G trim plus leather interior, leather seats, steering wheel controls,
power driver seat (2011 facelift), rear parking sensors (2011 facelift), and HID projector headlights
(2011 facelift). The Fortuner was refreshed in October 2011, with 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 new model will have
improved fuel efficiency and produce additional engine power by 40% and increase torque by 30%.
A new feature for the Fortuner 4×4 V fiesel, 4×2 G diesel automatic trim levels was an audio system
with GPS.[26]
GCC[edit]
A Saudi Arabian version of the Fortuner

In Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the Fortuner was launched in 2005. There are two trims sold in Saudi
Arabia, called the "GX" and the "VX" trims. 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[edit]
The Fortuner was introduced in 2005 in Singapore by the authorised dealer in only 2.7 V variant. It
received a facelift in 2008 and 2011 with changes to the headlamp and tail lamp clusters in its first
facelift and received new bumpers and grill design with new black wood grain trim in its interior with
new headlamp and clear tail lamp clusters for the second facelift. Later models included a
touchscreen telematics navigation system. Some problems include parking because of its height of
1.85 m not being able to clear the height limit in some car parks.
South Africa[edit]
The Fortuner was unveiled in South Africa in 2005 and launched in 2006 where it is the best-selling
SUV since launch.[27] 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[edit]
Two trims 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[edit]
In February 2009, Toyota Motor Vietnam (TMV) started to produce Fortuner – SUV of IMV series.
And the Fortuner has soon occupied the first position in medium high SUV segment in Vietnam with
the accumulated sales of nearly 25,000 units with a steady SUV market share at 64% with 6,129
units sold in 2012.[28]

Facelifts[edit]
2008[edit]
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 trim, 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. It is also All Wheel Drive (AWD) for the first time. Its newly redesigned front grille and front
lamps are in the style of the Land Cruiser 200 Series.