Toyota being at the biggest seller in the SUV/PPV class in Philippines bring in a more powerful Fortuner for the year 2013. 2013 Toyota Fortuner fall under a mid-size SUV category and is getting its platform based from the Toyota Hilux.
However this trim is only available in chosen countries including Philippines where this unit being sold like pan cakes. You will be amazed to see the numbers fast years model of this SUV roaming and running around the streets and provinces of the Philippines.
[xyz-ihs snippet="POSTADS"]No doubt that the 2013 Toyota Fortuner will still be a hit. Toyota just recently launches the 2013 Fortuner which said to have more power, aggressive torque and added valuable features.
Here are some run down of the newest additions to the 2013 more powerful Fortuner.
It receives a minor facelift by giving it a brand new look of its face and some alternative minor detail upgrades.
From the outside you will notice new hood scoop design for the top mount intercooler (now in the middle, as opposed to the smaller, off-center scoop for the previous 3.0 model). The rest are most likely the same with the previous models like what there 2011 has.
Inside the cabin not much are changed except with a new audio system for the higher variants. Whereas their higher models will be having a DVD system with iPod compatibility, Bluetooth and satellite navigation.
2013 Toyota Fortuner their 3.0V engine and transmission doesn’t have much changed and still remains the same as it is 7 years ago. The 3.0L DOHC 16-valve Inline-4 common rail direct injection diesel (D4-D in Toyota speak) engine for the IMV line already had the Variable Nozzle Turbo (VNT) with a top mount intercooler. The 3.0 D4-D engine produces 163 metric horsepower at 3400 rpm and 343 Newton meters at 1400-3200 rpm.
There 2.7 liter also remain the same with VVT-i helping it to produce 160 PS and 241 newton meters.
The major difference is on their 2.5 liter D4-D engine, as it now gets a Variable Nozzle Turbo (same as the 3.0 liter version) that significantly boosts its power. While the old engine does just 102 PS and 260 newton meters, the new system gives a 40% kick in power at 144 PS and 30% more torque at 343 Newton meters (matching the 3.0L engine). As published in www.autoindustriya.com
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When it comes to security and safety the new Fortuner chooses to retain the previous features such as dual airbags, high strength body and ABS. Also its been standard to have keyless entry for all trims.
Finally the 2013 Toyota Fortuner is available in following variants. Namely, shades of either Lithium, Silky Gold Mica Metallic, Dark Steel Mica Metallic, Xteme Black and the Freedom White color is just available for the G and E variants.
