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)

In this article, we’ll dive into the 2021 Toyota Fortuner 2.8 VRZ and scrutinise it through the WapCar’s Ratings test. The Toyota Fortuner is a 7-seater SUV that competes against the Mazda CX-8, Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line, and Hyundai Santa Fe. 2021 Toyota Fortuner 2.8 VRZ: Driving Performance – 30/50, strong powertrain 2021 Toyota Fortuner 2.8 VRZ - Facts and Figures Engine 2.8-litre turbodiesel 4-cylinder Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission Power 204 PS @ 3,000 - 3,400 rpm Torqu

Parked alongside the 2021 Toyota Innova facelift at UMW Toyota Motor's (UMWT) Shah Alam headquarters is this, the range-topping 2021 Toyota Fortuner 2.8 VRZ. But for RM 207k, is there more to it than just the hullaballoo surrounding its new engine? It's pricier, but how different? Before we begin - the table above is how the Fortuner line-up is marketed now, after the variant shake-up. The Fortuner range recently underwent a facelift exercise, with every variant getting a visual nip-and-tuck, as

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has launched the 2021 Toyota Fortuner in Malaysia via an online event just a moment ago. Three variants of the locally-assembled (CKD), 7-seater sports utility vehicle (SUV) are offered, and prices start from RM 167,357.40. But that's not all, the 2021 Toyota Innova facelift was also launched alongside this SUV. Toyota Fortuner variants and prices Although technically there's still three variants, the 2.4 variant is only available in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan. Here's the

The Toyota Fortuner is in its second generation, and last week we welcomed the facelifted version in Malaysia. Now, there's news that seemingly confirms the third-generation, all-new Fortuner's debut in 2022. Yoshiki Konishi, chief engineer of Toyota Motor Corporation, told Indian media that “We’ll launch it next year.” So what can we expect? What's new: new EPS, better VSC, improved ADAS Chief among the updates is electric power steering (EPS) that will replace the current model's hydraulic pow

A facelift for the Malaysian Toyota Fortuner is due soon. Judging by the Thai-spec Toyota Fortuner, the 2021 facelift is bound to bring some significant changes (if the Legender variants were to make it to our shores). Since the Toyota Hilux has received a facelift very recently, it is reasonable to expect the Toyota Fortuner to follow suit. The first-generation Toyota Fortuner (2004) was developed by Thai and Japanese engineers in Thailand. The first-gen received two facelifts (2008 & 2011), an