The 2018 Toyota Fortuner is a midsize SUV that comes with an efficient powertrain and adventure-ready appeal to become a strong contender in the closely contested midsize SUV segment of the UAE car market. While SUVs are the vehicle of choice for many people in the UAE, finding an SUV that delivers superior performance, utmost comfort and incredible safety to the occupants at a relatively affordable price is quite difficult.
Many popular car brands target the competitive SUV market in the country with some of their best offerings. Nissan Patrol, Toyota Land Cruiser, Jeep Compass, Cadillac Escalade, Land Rover Range Rover, Bentley Bentayga, BMW X5 and Mitsubishi Pajero are some of the famous names in the UAE’s SUV market. The long list of available options in the market shows buyers’ interest in the SUV segments in the UAE and with so many choices, making the right decision can be difficult. Among these bulky SUVs, the 2018 Toyota Fortuner brings something new for the SUV enthusiasts with its welcoming styling, uncompromising performance and family-friendly interior.
Engineered to be a vehicle that delivers a thrilling performance both on and off the road, the all-new Toyota Fortuner comes with an option between two engines and features performance-enhancing attributes suitable for in-city rides and off-road trips.
Here is a review of the 2018 Toyota Fortuner available in the UAE with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and more.
Design of the 2018 Toyota Fortuner
Offering a bold design that embodies functionality and utility, the 2018 Toyota Fortuner delivers a striking appeal that guarantees a second look. The exterior has been slightly redesigned to further augment the ruggedness of the vehicle while the interior has now become even more spacious with plenty of legroom and headroom so that the 7 occupants can enjoy the ride.
Exterior
With a slightly retouched design for a modern-day adventure vehicle appeal, the 2018 Toyota Fortuner has a rugged front fascia and a wide stance that looks ready to take over any terrain. Beginning from the front fascia, the 2018 Fortuner has a wider and larger grille with bold chrome accents that add to the aggressive appeal of the vehicle. Below this grille is a larger air dam that improves the engine cooling function of the vehicle and adds to its aerodynamics as well.
Instead of two air intakes, there are two black cutouts that feature the new LED fog lamps on the lower bumper to improve the visibility of the road and surroundings for the driver. The hood has been contoured to give an edgy look to the vehicle and enhance its aerodynamics at the same time. From the sides, the SUV looks even more impressive, thanks to the high ground clearance of the vehicle. As for the wheels, the EXR and GXR trims will feature 17-inch alloy wheels while the VXR trim will have larger 18-inch alloy wheels.
Chrome accents can be found around the grille, fog lamps, headlamps, around the windows, tailgate and the rear lower bumper. The exterior of the 2018 Toyota Fortuner is available in 8 colors that are Super White, White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, Attitude Black, Avant-Grande Bronze Metallic, Phantom Brown Metallic and Nebula Blue Metallic.
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Interior
The interior of the 2018 Toyota Fortuner has been designed to be bold and comfortable at the same time. The sporty appeal of the exterior is reflected in the ergonomically designed interior, thanks to the use of chrome accents and faux wood paneling around the cabin.
The seats are upholstered with premium fabric materials to enhance the in-cabin comfort of the occupants. The cabin is spacious enough to accommodate 7 occupants easily in three rows of seats with many convenience features such as glove box cooler, push start button, power windows and more.
Other than that, the in-cabin technologies and features include Manual Air Conditioning System, Leather and Wood-trimmed Steering Wheel, 4.2-inch Color TFT Driver Display, 6-speaker Audio System, Bluetooth, 7-inch Touchscreen Display and a lot more. The optional interior features include 8-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System, Navigation System, Leather Seats, Automatic Air Conditioning System and more.
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Performance of the 2018 Toyota Fortuner
The 2018 Toyota Fortuner is a powerful SUV both on and off the road, thanks to its dynamic performance. This all-wheel drive SUV is available in the UAE with two engine options and three trim levels that are EXR, GXR and VXR.
The first engine option is a 2.7-litre inline 4-Cylinder engine (standard on EXR trim) that is capable of producing 164 horsepower and 241Nm of torque. When paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, the 2018 Fortuner has a top speed of 170 Km/h and can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in 11.3 seconds. If the engine is paired with the optional 6-speed automatic transmission, the SUV has a top speed of 180 Km/h and can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in 12.2 seconds.
The second engine option is a 4.0-litre V6 engine (standard on GXR and VXR trims) that is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This engine is capable of producing 235 horsepower and 343Nm of torque, which enables the vehicle to go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 9.0 seconds and have a top speed of 187 Km/h.
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Safety Features
Designed to be the perfect vehicle for adventure enthusiasts and families alike, the 2018 Toyota Fortuner has been fitted with many new advanced safety features that ensure a safe commute for its occupants. By adding a wide range of active and passive safety features, the engineers at Toyota have succeeded in securing a place in the competitive SUV market of the UAE.
Some of the standout safety features of the 2018 Toyota Fortuner include:
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution System
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Vehicle Stability Control
- Rear Center Parking Sensors
- Advanced Air Bags System
- Automatic Disconnect Differential System
- Cruise Control System
- ISO-FIX
- Brake Assist
- Hill Start Assist
The optional safety features of the 2018 Toyota Fortuner include:
- Rear View Camera
- Rear Different Lock System
Price of the 2018 Toyota Fortuner in the UAE
The 2018 Toyota Fortuner is already available in the UAE in three trim levels that are EXR, GXR and VXR. The starting price of the 2018 Toyota Fortuner is AED 114,900 and it can go as high as AED 149,900 with the optional features, trim levels and the technologies selected.
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