Toyota Fortuner News in Malaysia

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) a subsidiary commissioned to develop diesel engines for automobiles has become the latest offshoot in a series of certification scandals that have affected the larger Toyota Motor Corporation in recent months. A recent investigation revealed irregularities concerning power output certifications for 3 diesel engines found in 10 Toyota models, crucially the Toyota Hilux and Fortuner which are also sold in Malaysia. TICO scandal affected vehicles Model (Engine)

Arvind

Jan 29, 2024

When Toyota unveiled the all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (250 Series) in August, it also revealed two silhouettes of what could be future extensions of the Land Cruiser line-up at the end of the livestream. Not long after, Japan’s biggest carmaker applied the Land Hopper name for trademark at the Japan Patent Office. While many in the automotive media speculated that this is the name given for either of the two Land Cruiser-looking derivatives or even for the production version of the 500

CY Foong

Oct 23, 2023

At the end of the global debut of the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 250, the all-new successor to the Prado, Toyota teased two SUVs. One resembled the Compact Cruiser EV while the other looked like a larger Harrier. Still, with a legendary name like Land Cruiser, all eyes were on the boxy-looking SUV rather than the curvy but unassuming crossover (or the scooter/trike in the foreground). Though nothing official has been made about the 2 SUVs, there are speculations that these could be electrified var

CY Foong

Aug 22, 2023

Fending off tough terrains, uncertain conditions and stiff competition – Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Indonesia emerged champions of the 28th Asian Cross Country Rally (AXCR 2023) . After 7 days and 2,000 km of gruelling racing, the team TGR Indonesia's two Toyota Fortuners posted a solid P1 and P2 finishing in the T1 category (prototype cross-country vehicles), ahead of the team TGR Thailand, placing sixth in a Toyota Hilux, and defending champions Mitsubishi Ralliart who placed third overall, in

Arvind

Aug 21, 2023

Befitting its sporty badge, Toyota Thailand has now introduced a more powerful version of the 2023 Toyota Fortuner GR Sport. Improving on the GR Sport model first introduced in 2021 – the third GR Sport model introduced in Thailand – the range-topping 2023 Fortuner GR Sport now offers more power from its 2.8-litre turbodiesel engine, and several equipment upgrades. Also- read: Third GR Sport model launched in Thailand, say hello to the 2021 Toyota Fortuner GR Sport Starting with the highlights,

Arvind

Aug 3, 2023

The next-gen, all-new 2024 Toyota Fortuner is reportedly in the works and Indian news outlet GaadiWaadi has seemingly unearthed a 'first-look' photo of sorts. It's blurry, but there's enough details to tell that Toyota's next-gen workhorses will very likely follow the brand's recent design language as seen in the latest Land Cruiser, or even the latest Tacoma. Either way, an upgrade is due soon as the current-gen Fortuner debuted in 2015. Though the origins of today's rendering is still unknown

Sanjay

Jul 17, 2023

Following Honda Malaysia’s announcement as the No.1 non-national passenger car brand in 2022, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has released sales figures for the year. A total of 100,042 Toyota vehicles were sold which puts it as the best-selling non-national brand in Malaysia. Meanwhile, Honda sold over 80,200 units in Malaysia in 2022 which should place it behind Toyota. However, if you exclude the Hilux (27,198 units) and the Hiace (390 units) from Toyota’s numbers, Honda by technicality retains its n

CY Foong

Jan 6, 2023

A majority of Toyota models see a price revision today, and it continues with these ladder-frame trio: the Hilux, Fortuner, and Hiace all see an increase of RM 3,000 to RM 5,000. 2022 Toyota Hilux new prices (4WD) Variant Price S/Cab 2.4 MT RM 98,800 (up RM 3k) D/Cab 2.4E MT RM 112,880 (up RM 3k) D/Cab 2.4E AT RM 114,880 (up RM 3k) D/Cab 2.4V AT RM 139,880 (up RM 3k) D/Cab 2.8 Rogue AT RM 152,880 (up RM 3k) 2023 Toyota Fortuner prices Variant Price 2.4 AT RM 184,880 (up RM 5k) 2.7 SRZ AT RM 191,

Sanjay

Jan 4, 2023

At a media event in Kuala Lumpur today, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) President, Ravindran K., says that the company has achieved 90,595 units sold in Malaysia to date. The figure includes sales from its Lexus division. Representing a 44% increase over November 2021, sales are led by the segment-leaders - the Toyota Hilux, Toyota Fortuner, and the popular Toyota Corolla Cross. In terms of what to expect, Ravindran also mentioned that 'several Toyota bZ4x' cars are here already to undergo testing, and

Sanjay

Dec 5, 2022

UMWT Toyota Motor (UMWT) has updated the Toyota Hilux, Toyota Innova, and Toyota Fortuner for 2022, with all three Innovative International Multi-Purpose Vehicles (IMV) receiving small creature comfort improvements. All three ladder-frame cars now come bundled with a new 9-inch headunit, this time bringing wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Previously, the Innova and Fortuner both had 9-inch screens, except phone connectivity was wired. Also Read: Pros and Cons: 2021 Toyota Fo

Sanjay

Sep 8, 2022