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delivers 110kW and 400Nm (the latter
peaking between 1 600 and 2 000r/min.
It sends the power to the rear wheels via
a six-speed automatic gearbox.
There is plenty of grunt available at
low engine speeds, ideal for tough and
tricky low-speed 4×4 driving.
A transfer case allows for the selection
(via a dash mounted dial) between the
default 2H, 4H (four-wheel-drive high
range) and 4Low (four-wheel-drive low
range). Together with the independent
double wishbone front suspension and
multi-link rear set-up, the drivetrain
offers a hardy, tough and capable off-
road option in its class.In June 2019, Toyota’s Fortuner
was, by some way, the brand’s
best-selling derivative in the entire
passenger car line-up. More than
1 400 units found new homes in
that month alone.
Although most Fortuners will
probably never see a Grade 5 trail
in their lifetimes and spend the
majority of their lives around town,
the good news is that, if you do plan
to tackle that trail, the 2.4GD-6 4×4
AT is a lot more capable than its
suave looks may suggest.
It is powered by Toyota’s 2.4-litre
turbodiesel four-pot engine thatIn the Toyota’s 4×4 armoury
you’ll find a hill assist control (HAC)
system, traction control (TRC) and
a rear differential lock. There’s a
claimed 279mm of ground clearance,
a 29 degree approach angle and a
25 degree departure angle.
This is topped off with 265/65 R17
tyres which are better suited to 4×4
driving than lower-profile items.
All things considered, there’s
much more to the Toyota Fortuner
2.4GD-6 4×4 AT than just being a
populist seven-seat city slicker.More information: toyota.co.za
WIN A BRAND-NEW
TOYOTA FORTUNER 4 ×4
The annual Toyota Fortuner 4×4 Challenge is back and will be taking
place this October. Here’s everything you need to know if you fancy
parking a brand-new Fortuner in your driveway.