This thing would never sell Stateside...would be too expensive too

 

I`m not to sure about that, as hypothetically it already sells well and named.... the 4Runner.

 

The off road crowd would be happy with another choice...Toyota has already enough regular SUVs that are fine for soccer practice.

 

These are very popular in South Asia. Very sturdy vehicle this new one comes with a Turbo Diesel (204hp and 500Nm) & can be had with Manual transmission

 

Started life targeted towards developing nations, and now its become quite expensive and premium in those same markets. Not quite Prado level as its more costly, but certainly the globalized 4runner. Good package nonetheless

 

IIRC....Fortuner has an independent rear suspension versus the solid axle on the rear of Prado/GX.

 

Really I thought it was still solid axle, since its coming off the hilux?

 

Yeah.. just checked



https://www.toyotabharat.com/documen...e-fortuner.pdf

 

Yes you are correct this isn't a mainstream vehicle, sort of a high end SUV for folks who rarely use its off road capabilities

 

I guess that is considered solid ...


https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/...oyota-fortuner

Mechanical changes from the Hilux centre on the rear of the chassis, where a five-link coil-spring live axle replaces the Hilux’s leaf-spring live axle. Disc brakes also replace the Hilux’s rear drums, and the wheelbase is shorter by a significant 335mm.


Comparison
https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/...parison-review

 

I just remembered, Tyler went to Vietnam for his wedding and rented one

 

Well there goes 14 minutes of my life lol.

 

especially the last minute and a half...lol